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Apple Music Jumps Out of Beta, Which It Probably had Some Dumb Exclusive On

Kellen August 3, 2016 23

Apple Music, a late-to-the-party and sloppily created music service that few would care about if it wasn't for Apple's large bank account and the company's willingness to empty that account into the pocket books of musicians for exclusive rights to songs and...

Google Wants You and Your Kids to Explore the Himalayas With Verne, a 500ft Yeti

Kellen August 3, 2016 2

Google's newest app on Android is a kids game that uses the power of Google Maps' 3D imagery to let you explore the Himalayas. It's called Verne: The Himalayas, and it lets you play as a 500 foot tall yeti named Verne whose playground is the Himalayas. Get it?...

Opinion: High Price of the Galaxy Note 7 Shouldn’t Piss You Off

Tim August 3, 2016 341

I can't tell you how many times I have read in the comments section of this site that the Galaxy Note 7 is priced too high. Is it? Let's dissect and discuss. The Galaxy Note 7 at full retail averages across the major US carriers at about $850. Some carriers...

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...

Galaxy Z TriFold In US Samsung Stores Tomorrow, But You Can’t Buy It

Tim January 22, 2026 60

Galaxy Z TriFold launch is literally right around the corner, with units headed to select Samsung Experience Stores across...

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What’s Your Carrier’s Device Unlock Policy: T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T

Kellen January 21, 2026 60

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 60

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

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Samsung Makes New Bixby Official in One UI 8.5 With Perplexity AI

Kellen January 20, 2026 60

The betas of One UI 8.5, as well as supposedly leaked screenshots, showed a potentially renewed investment in Bixby from...

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How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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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