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Your Android Phone Can Now Cast Spells, “Lumos!”

Kellen November 1, 2016 16

Google has teamed up with Warner Bros. and JK Rowling to help promote the new Harry Potter-ish film, "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them." I know, I know, Harry Potter isn't in the film and it takes place before Harry ever makes his way to Hogwarts, but...

Ordering a Tango Phone? Google Highlights Apps and Games to Try in Google Play

Tim November 1, 2016 12

For those who are picking up or have already purchased the Phab 2 Pro from Lenovo, Google is highlighting the many apps you can use with Tango (the company's AR initiative), which happens to be the main selling point of the device. To spotlight a few of...

Google’s Daydream View Hits Stores November 10 for $79

Kellen November 1, 2016 41

Pixel owners, get ready for VR redemption. Google announced today that its Daydream View unit, which many of you likely get for free from pre-ordering Pixel phones, arrives November 10. The unit runs $79 for those who are interested in purchasing one out-right...

Report: Samsung Works on ‘Bezel-Less’ OLED Display for Galaxy S8

Tim November 1, 2016 115

As we continue to creep toward the new year, more reports concerning Samsung's next flagship device are making the rounds. In 2017, the first round of Samsung devices will be a big deal in terms of public adoption, considering the last flagship from the...

T-Mobile Adds Simple Choice Unlimited Customers to Pixel $325 Bill Credit

Kellen November 1, 2016 33

Last week, T-Mobile unveiled a new Pixel-related program that would show their customers some love, even though they weren't allowed to sell Google's new phones. For those interested in a T-Mobile ONE plan and a Google Pixel or Pixel XL, T-Mobile was willing...

Blue Coral Galaxy S7 Edge is Indeed Coming to the US This Year

Kellen October 31, 2016 44

Samsung confirmed this evening that the Galaxy S7 Edge will soon arrive at US carriers in Blue Coral. What's significant about Blue Coral? It's the blue and rose gold color scheme that was an early exclusive to the Galaxy Note 7 before that phone was...

Video: Google Pixel Review

Kellen October 31, 2016 89

Our written Google Pixel and Pixel XL review dropped last week, but we've had a number of you ask when the video review would be out. Does today work? It's out now! For those who weren't interested in reading the thousands of words put down in that review,...

DEAL: Verizon Promo Code Knocks 20% Off Phones, Brings 32GB Pixel XL to $615

Kellen October 31, 2016 181

Verizon is currently running one of the better deals on smartphones we have seen in a while. How does 20% off a phone sound? That includes Google's new Pixel and Pixel XL, by the way. If you head to Verizon to buy a phone and then do so with a device payment...

How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 181

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 181

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 181

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 181

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 181

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

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 181

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 181

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 181

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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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