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OnePlus 3T Images and Specs Outed Ahead of Unveiling

Tim November 15, 2016 26

OnePlus is set to announce the OnePlus 3T today, but the internet, as it tends to do, has beaten them to the punch. A cached version of the OnePlus website with all of the OnePlus 3T specifications and photos was posted to reddit this morning, taking away any...

Daydream View Free Promo Codes Arriving From Pixel Pre-Orders

Kellen November 15, 2016 22

If you pre-ordered the Google Pixel or Pixel XL, you more than likely earned yourself a free Daydream View, Google's mobile VR viewer. Pre-orders through the Google Store and Verizon included the freebie, and we started seeing redemption codes go out last...

eBay App Updated With New Browsing and Comparison Feature for Your Holiday Shopping

Tim November 14, 2016 11

The eBay app is being updated for Android and iOS in time for the holiday season, bringing a new shopping experience and comparison tool. According to the changelog, users can tap on different categories from the header, showing you an overview of "Browse"...

3 Android Apps Worth Downloading: GIPHY CAM, Google’s Wallpapers, and Battlefield Companion

Tim November 14, 2016 10

There's been a number of exciting app releases in the past months, so it's time we take a moment and highlight a few that we find ourselves using quite a bit. If you already using the soon-to-be-mentioned apps, you're a rockstar. If you don't use these apps,...

Question of the Day: What’s Your Current Phone?

Kellen November 14, 2016 825

2016 is quickly wrapping up and that means that phone manufacturers aren't necessarily planning to show off anything new for a while. The next wave of phone releases likely won't happen until the end of Q1 next year. So, there is a pretty good chance you have...

Huawei Executive Confirms Reasoning Behind Company’s Refusal to Produce Google’s Pixel Phones

Tim November 14, 2016 73

In early October, a report circulated that HTC was not Google's first choice for manufacturing the Pixel devices. In fact, Google first approached Huawei, the makers of the Nexus 6P, but due to Google's fierce desire to have no other branding on the devices...

Samsung Intros Rewards Program for Samsung Pay, Earn Points Towards New Devices or Visa Prepaid Cards

Tim November 14, 2016 15

Samsung Pay is introducing a rewards program for users this week, one that will have you racking up points for redemption towards new Samsung products, Visa prepaid cards, or even trips to Napa Valley or Las Vegas. Samsung Rewards works like many other credit...

DEAL: Start Your Smart Home With Samsung SmartThings Hub, Which is Just $50 Right Now ($50 Off)

Kellen November 14, 2016 28

Samsung's SmartThings line of products has been a leader in smart home controls for years now. It works with just about every new platform that is created, including Google Home and Amazon Echo and Philips Hue and Ecobee thermostats and smart locks and smart...

What’s Your Carrier’s Device Unlock Policy: T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T

Kellen January 21, 2026 28

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 28

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

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Samsung Makes New Bixby Official in One UI 8.5 With Perplexity AI

Kellen January 20, 2026 28

The betas of One UI 8.5, as well as supposedly leaked screenshots, showed a potentially renewed investment in Bixby from...

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How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 28

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 28

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 28

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 28

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 28

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Google’s Latest Ad Pokes at iPhone for Copying Its Features, iPhone 17 Rumors

Kellen May 6, 2025 26

The iPhone 17 won't arrive for months, likely after Google releases its Pixel 10 series. For the most part, all talk around...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 26

Some of you have been lucky enough to receive your Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro pre-orders a day early, thanks to Google's wildly...

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Pixel Watch 2 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 26

The Pixel Watch 2 has been on my wrist for a full week and my list of notes has only grown. I've tested sleep tracking, put...

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Video: Galaxy Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5 Unboxing!

Tim July 27, 2023 26

Samsung was gracious enough to send us its latest foldables devices, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. Naturally,...

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Google Pixel 7a Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen May 10, 2023 26

Because the Google Pixel 7a is available today for you to run out and buy at $499, you may not want to wait around for our...

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VIDEO: Galaxy S23 Ultra Unboxing!

Tim February 3, 2023 26

Unboxing time, baby! We have the Galaxy S23 Ultra in-house, a bit before they're set to make their way to buyers later this...

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Pixel 7 Pro: First 10 Things to Do!

Tim October 13, 2022 26

Fancy new Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro just show up at your doorstep? Perfect, then this video is for you. As is tradition, we've...

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Pixel Watch: First 10 Things To Do!

Kellen October 13, 2022 26

The day that most of you will receive your Google Pixel Watch from pre-orders is here. It's time for you to slap Google's...

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