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Video: Quick Comparison – Galaxy Note 7 vs. Galaxy Note 5

Kellen August 2, 2016 50

After we took a tour of the new Samsung Galaxy Note 7, we then pulled out a Galaxy Note 5 just to see how much these phones differ. Spoiler: they don't differ by much! Well, in some areas they do, if you consider the fact that the Note 7 has IP68 dust and...

Here is Samsung’s First TV Spot for the Galaxy Note 7

Tim August 2, 2016 8

With pre-orders going up this week and availability beginning August 19, you can expect to start seeing the Galaxy Note 7 on your TV very soon. Posted onto Samsung's channel on YouTube, this is the first commercial you will watch. The commercial attempts to...

Video: Galaxy Note 7 First Look and Tour!

Kellen August 2, 2016 14

Hey, so we had our hands on the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 a bit today. Interested in taking a look at it? Hopefully, you just said "Yes." We spent time with all three colors that will hit the US, the black, blue, and silver. Overall, in hand, I can't help but say...

Watch: Samsung’s Official Introduction Video for the Galaxy Note 7

Tim August 2, 2016 16

The Galaxy Note 7 has arrived, so prepare yourself for phablet story overload on every Android site you visit. Posted onto Samsung's YouTube channel, we have the official introduction video for the device, coming in at nearly 3 minutes long. In the embedded...

Galaxy Note 7 Pre-Orders Start Tomorrow, Free Gear Fit2 or 256GB Card With Purchase

Kellen August 2, 2016 104

The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 will go up for pre-order starting tomorrow (August 3) at your favorite US wireless carriers before it arrives in stores and on doorsteps August 19. If you order early, for a limited time, Samsung is tossing in some pretty decent...

Samsung’s New Gear VR Supports Micro USB and USB Type-C, 101 Degree Viewing

Kellen August 2, 2016 21

Alongside the Galaxy Note 7, Samsung also unveiled the new Gear VR headset today. The new Gear VR is an improvement in a number of ways, but maybe most importantly, because it should work with the Samsung device you own. According to Samsung, the new Gear VR...

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Specs (Official)

Kellen August 2, 2016 203

The Galaxy Note 7 is here and will be available in stores on August 19. It's a much improved Note with an iris scanner, refreshed S Pen and IP68 water and dust resistance, but you still need to decide if it's worth the upgrade or even worth you considering...

Samsung Announces the Galaxy Note 7 With Iris Scanner, New S Pen

Kellen August 2, 2016 32

I know you are probably watching along to the Galaxy Note 7 live stream, but the phone is now official. As we reported last week, the new Note does indeed arrive August 19 across the globe, with pre-orders opening up August 3. As for the rest of the story that...

Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 32

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 32

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 32

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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Pixel Watch 4 Updates Bring New Gestures, Smarter Smart Replies

Kellen December 9, 2025 32

The Pixel Watch 4 is seeing its own little Feature Drop this morning with a handful of new features. Google is adding a...

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Google Sends First Big Update to Android XR and Galaxy XR With PC Connect, More

Kellen December 8, 2025 32

Google finished hosting the latest in "The Android Show" today and the topic at hand was Android XR. We knew this show was...

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Samsung Launches One UI 8.5 Beta on Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen December 8, 2025 32

The signs suggesting that Samsung was about to release One UI 8.5 in some form were there, like this massive changelog and a...

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Samsung Pulls Out Galaxy S25 Ultra Deal I’ve Never Seen Before

Kellen December 7, 2025 32

Even with last weekend well behind us, there are still Cyber Week deals to be had through places like Samsung. They appear to...

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Google Added 9 Sweet New Features to Your Pixel in Big Update

Kellen December 2, 2025 32

Following the release of several beta builds over a number of months, Google released Android 16 QPR2 today in stable as the...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 50

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 50

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 50

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 50

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 50

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 50

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 50

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 50

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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