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Whoa, the JBL Reflect Aware C Earbuds are Finally on Sale for $199

Tim August 3, 2016 32

The JBL Reflect Aware C earbuds, the ones that have been listed on HTC's website since the launch of the HTC 10, are finally available for purchase. Available in both White and Black, the price is set at $199, made specifically for devices that feature a USB...

Supposed Nexus Launcher Leaked This Week, You can Download It Today

Kellen August 3, 2016 178

Over the past couple of days, leaks of a "Nexus Launcher" have made various appearances, first as just a visual representation and then as an actual .apk file almost anyone could load. We promise we haven't been ignoring it, we've just been doing things like...

BlackBerry Launches Hub+ Suite of Apps for Android 6.0+ Devices

Tim August 3, 2016 9

BlackBerry announced the Hub+ suite of applications this morning, not limited to just BlackBerry devices. In fact, any Android device running Android 6.0+ can use these apps free of charge and ad-free, at least for a limited time. Inside this suite is the Hub...

Android Distribution Updated for August 2016 – Marshmallow Now Over 15%

Tim August 3, 2016 12

Google updated the Android distribution numbers while we were headed home from NYC yesterday, and wouldn't you know it, Marshmallow continues to climb. Up from last month's 13.3%, Android 6.0 now sits at 15.2%, a huge increase of over 1%. That might not sound...

DEAL: Galaxy Note 7 Pre-Orders at Sam’s Club Also Include $150 Gift Card on Top of Freebies

Kellen August 3, 2016 60

Pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 opened up last night at all of the major carriers, but let's not forget that various retailers have the phone available now as well. As of this morning, Sam's Club seems to have the best deal, which includes not only...

Poll: Are You Buying the Galaxy Note 7?

Kellen August 2, 2016 182

Alright, alright, I know I just said that we were trying to wrap up our Galaxy Note 7 coverage for the day, but we can't do that without asking if any of you actually plan to buy one. Below, you will find a simple poll with "Yes," "No," or "Still on the fence,...

Specs Comparison: Galaxy Note 7 vs. Galaxy S7, Moto Z, G5, OnePlus 3, and HTC 10

Kellen August 2, 2016 94

The day is coming to a close and even though you are probably burned out on all of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 coverage, since it has fully dominated the past several hours, we wanted to toss out a specs comparison of Samsung's latest flagship to the other top...

Instagram Intros Stories Feature, Because Forget Snapchat

Tim August 2, 2016 20

Snapchat introduced Stories this morning. Oh, wait, I mean Instagram. Let's try this again. Instagram introduced Stories this morning, a feature that 100% copies Snapchat's Stories feature. With Instagram Stories, users can upload different clips and shots...

Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 20

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 20

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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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 20

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 20

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 20

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 20

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 20

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 20

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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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