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Poll: Are You Buying the OnePlus 3?

Tim June 14, 2016 112

With the announcement and unveiling out of the way, along with all of the details made public that you might need to make an informed decision, what's your take on the OnePlus 3? Going to pick one up? Maybe wait for official Moto Z pricing, or maybe new a...

Nest Update Includes New Views for Farsight, Improved Energy History Views

Tim June 14, 2016 38

An update for the Nest thermostat is bringing new views for the Farsight feature, which is the information a Nest displays when it senses someone from across a room. Essentially, it's bigger text that allows you to view the target temperature that the...

OnePlus 3 Available on OnePlus Website for Purchase at $399, No Invite Required

Tim June 14, 2016 28

The OnePlus 3 from OnePlus is now available for purchase on the OnePlus website, no invite required, just the way it should be. As of right now, only the Graphite Grey model is available for $399, with no sign of the Gold. OnePlus also has a few add-ons you...

Spec Comparison: OnePlus 3 vs. HTC 10 vs. Galaxy S7 vs. LG G5 vs. Moto Z

Tim June 14, 2016 55

It's time to stack up the OnePlus 3 against the rest of 2016's flagship devices. The following comparison features the OnePlus 3, going up against the Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, LG G5, HTC 10, Moto Z, and Moto Z Force. Keep in mind, pricing has not yet been...

OnePlus 3 Specs (Official)

Tim June 14, 2016 78

With the OnePlus 3 now official, you are probably looking for a complete breakdown of its specs. Well, don't worry, we got you. Inside of the OnePlus 3's aluminum shell, you will find a Qualcomm-made Snapdragon 820 processor, 6GB of RAM, 64GB of built-in...

OnePlus Announces the OnePlus 3, Available Today for $399

Tim June 14, 2016 67

The OnePlus 3 is now official, available starting today for $399. For that price, buyers get a device featuring a 5.5" AMOLED display, Snapdragon 820 processor, 6GB of RAM, and much more. For anyone willing to try out the Loop VR experience, you can purchase...

How to Watch Today’s OnePlus 3 Launch

Tim June 14, 2016 38

Like we saw last year, OnePlus wants to annoy you. They don't want you to have an easy time viewing its unveiling of the OnePlus 3. Instead of just posting a livestream to YouTube, OnePlus is asking you to download an app from Google Play, and if you are...

T-Mobile Binge On Adds Support for PBS, Azubu, Dailymotion Games

Tim June 14, 2016 9

T-Mobile announced the sixth expansion of the Binge On service this morning, bringing the total number of supported streaming services to nearly 90. With Binge On, any video you stream over T-Mobile's data network from a supported provider (such as Netflix,...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 112

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 112

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 112

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 112

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 112

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 112

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 112

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 112

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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