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These Awesome Wooden Android Minis Will be Sold at SDCC, Online Later This Year

Tim July 13, 2016 13

There have been countless Android mini collectibles released over the years, but they were all made of the same plastic material. Don't get me wrong, I love all of the past minis, but this year, we are getting something very special. Produced by the one and...

ZTE Axon 7 Now Up for Pre-Order in the US at $399

Kellen July 13, 2016 50

The ZTE Axon 7, the latest affordable flagship from the Chinese manufacturer, is now available for pre-order in the US at a variety of retailers. With a starting price of $399, you certainly get a lot of bang for your buck here. As a recap, the Axon 7 was...

Pokemon GO Now Works With Android N!

Kellen July 13, 2016 36

Android N Developer Preview users who have been left out of all the fun that is Pokemon GO, can now catch 'em all. An update pushed this morning adds support for Android Nougat. Look, that phone above is the Nexus 5X and installation is possible! The rest of...

Report: Trading is Coming Soon to Pokémon GO, But so are Sponsored Locations

Tim July 12, 2016 79

Moving forward, we promise to not stupidly SEO spam about Pokémon GO (we've been pretty respectful, I think), but the latest news is important for those who have been enjoying the game. For anyone who knows what the old Pokémon cards were all about, trading...

Samsung Makes It Official: Galaxy Note 7 is Coming August 2

Kellen July 12, 2016 85

The rumors were spot in, as Samsung has announced this afternoon that they are hosting an Unpacked event at 11AM Eastern (8AM Pacific) on August 2nd to unveil "the latest in mobile innovation." In case you haven't been following along, that means that they...

Samsung Pay Adds Puerto Rico to List of Supported Countries

Kellen July 12, 2016 10

Live in Puerto Rico? Want to use your Samsung Galaxy phone to pay for things? Today, you can! Samsung announced this morning that Samsung Pay is now available in Puerto Rico and works with the country's largest bank, Banco Popular. The launch also includes...

Android Wear 2.0 Developer Preview 2 Released, Wrist Gestures for 3rd-Party Apps and More

Tim July 12, 2016 10

Developer Preview 2 has been launched for those running Android Wear 2.0, but take notice that Google and the Android team still label this build as "not intended for daily use." Catered to developers who want to get their apps prepared for the public launch...

T-Mobile Offers Families of Four or More Cheaper Plans, Free Galaxy On5 Phones

Tim July 12, 2016 33

It seems that T-Mobile announces a new "best deal ever" about once a week, and this week, it's no different. Beginning tomorrow, T-Mobile is kicking off its "Best. Deal. Ever." This deal is geared specifically toward families of four or more, who are preparing...

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

Kellen December 18, 2025 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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

Tim December 12, 2025 33

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 33

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 33

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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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