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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 Note 7 Live Blog!

Kellen August 2, 2016 29

Today is Galaxy Note 7 day! That means a final unveiling of the phone with specs, imagery, confirmation on availability, and (hopefully) plenty of hands-on time for us to get you prepared for launch day. As a reminder, everyone gets to watch this event along...

These May be the Nexus 2016 Wallpapers, Download Away

Kellen August 1, 2016 18

Google hasn't even come close to showing off the new Nexus phone(s) for 2016, but that hasn't stopped a slow trollout of leaks involving them. We've heard the specs, seen mock-up renders, and now have supposed wallpapers from the device that you can download. ...

Chrome OS Beta Gets Google Play Access Today

Kellen August 1, 2016 24

At Google I/O, Google first announced that Google Play and Android apps would make their way to Chromebooks via an update to Chrome OS v53. The initial rollout came in the unstable developer channel and is expected to be stable later this year as availability...

Under Armour Launches UA Shop, App to Buy Shirts and Shoes

Tim August 1, 2016 25

A new app from Under Armour has hit Google Play, providing access for shoppers to acquire t-shirts, shoes, workout gear, and more all while being mobile. Using data provided via the Connected Fitness platform, the app can recommend items to you based on your...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 25

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 25

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 25

You may have forgotten the timeline, but Google was pushing to force all off of Google Assistant and onto Gemini by the end...

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What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 25

Google may have released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 at the worst possible time of the day, but we're still going to dive into it...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 25

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 released. Google shipped Android 16 QPR2 to stable channels this month as the December Pixel update,...

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Verizon Pixel 8, Pixel 9, and Pixel 10 Devices Get New December Update (Updated)

Kellen December 17, 2025 25

All of Google's still-supported Pixel devices received a huge QPR2 update in early December with new features and tons of bug...

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Google Makes Controversial Pixel Search Bar Change

Kellen December 17, 2025 25

Within the past several days, a group of Pixel owners noticed a change to the way the Search bar at the bottom of their Pixel...

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Samsung December Updates Continue Roll Out to All These Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 25

Samsung started sending December updates to a batch of devices earlier in the week, but they weren't quite done with 2025....

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 104

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 104

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 104

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 104

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 104

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 104

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 104

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 104

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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