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Galaxy Note 7 Owners, Don’t Forget Your Galaxy Game Pack on Google Play

Tim September 29, 2016 19

Before the Galaxy Note 7 was launched, Samsung hyped up the Galaxy Game Pack that would be provided to buyers. Basically, the Game Pack is a number of special in-game rewards for select titles on Google Play, exclusive to owners of the Galaxy Note 7. According...

Android Wear 2.0 Launch Pushed to 2017, Third Developer Preview Released

Tim September 29, 2016 59

Android Wear 2.0, the major update for Google's wearable OS that was unveiled at Google I/O this past May, officially got pushed back to "early 2017" this morning. When first announced, Google claimed that Android Wear 2.0 would launch this fall, but since...

Huawei Mate 9 Details, Renders Leak Ahead of Probable November 3 Announcement

Tim September 29, 2016 34

Details on the Huawei-made Mate 9 smartphone are hitting the web, a whole month before the device's probable November 3 unveiling. This morning, Huawei has been sending out "save-the-dates" for a press event to be held in Munich, but while this has been taking...

Question of the Day: What’s Your Most Underrated App?

Kellen September 29, 2016 251

Here's a fun topic for the day. Let's talk about the apps you absolutely love and probably can't live without, but that also happen to be quite underrated. What I mean by that is the apps that you don't necessarily see written up on Android sites all of the...

Google Shares a Bunch of New Voice Commands for Your Next Google Maps Adventure

Kellen September 29, 2016 14

Through a new blog post, Google is doing its best to make sure you are always getting the most out of one of its greatest apps, Google Maps. The post talks about using voice commands to get you to that next destination, tweak settings, avoid tolls, and even...

Wednesday Poll: What are You Most Excited for From Google’s Oct. 4 Event?

Tim September 28, 2016 187

October 4, which is next week, is a big major day for Android fans. Not only will Google be unveiling its new lineup of Pixel smartphones (Pixel and Pixel XL), but we suspect Google will also make available the following products: Google Home (powered by...

B&H Photo Will Let You Pre-Order the Unlocked LG V20 on October 2 (UPDATED)

Kellen September 28, 2016 58

LG and its carrier partners in the US don't seem to want to tell us when the V20 will be available for you and I to buy, but we are starting to get the feeling that October 2 may be the opening pre-order date. We say that because B&H Photo has a new...

T-Mobile Extends Offer of Free High-Speed Data in South America and Europe Until 2017

Tim September 28, 2016 3

T-Mobile announced this morning it will extend its current offering of free high-speed "unlimited" data to all users who are traveling throughout South America and Europe. Specifically, customers on a post-paid account receive this benefit at no extra cost,...

Galaxy S26 Ultra: 5 Reasons to Buy Samsung’s Newest Flagship

Tim February 26, 2026 3

We have the brand new Galaxy S26 Ultra from Samsung now up for pre-order. It's quite the looker, featuring a slightly updated...

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Android 17 Beta 2 Released for Pixel Devices!

Tim February 26, 2026 3

Android 17 Beta 2 has been released for Pixel devices. You'll find support for the build all the way back to the Pixel 6...

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There is a Free Double Storage Galaxy S26 Ultra Deal, Plus You Get a $200 Gift Card

Kellen February 26, 2026 3

Samsung is going softer than usual with its Galaxy S26 launch deals and it's kind of bumming me out. Where's the double...

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Samsung Quickly Smacking $700 Off Galaxy S26+

Kellen February 26, 2026 3

With the dust settled from yesterday's Unpacked event, we're still looking for the best Galaxy S26 deals to be had. We know...

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Samsung Quickly Slaps $500 Off Galaxy S26

Kellen February 25, 2026 3

The best Galaxy S26 deal is a quick $500 off from Samsung, thanks to a wide range of trade-in devices worth that much. Buying...

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Galaxy S26 Series Made Official, Starts at $899

Tim February 25, 2026 3

Samsung's Galaxy S26 lineup is now official, and for those who have been following Galaxy news for the past few months, the...

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The Nothing Phone 4a Comes in Pink

Kellen February 25, 2026 3

Earlier in the week, Nothing showed off its upcoming Nothing Phone 4a in a pretty typical mostly-white colorway. The phone...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Crazy New Privacy Display Feature

Kellen February 23, 2026 3

We showed you earlier that someone was able to buy a Galaxy S26 Ultra super early by paying an enormous sum of money in Dubai...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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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