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DEAL: Nexus 5X is Just $275 Today at eBay ($125 Off)

Kellen June 6, 2016 29

To end last week, the Nexus 6P saw a flurry of discounts from a variety of retailers by as much as $80. If you want a Nexus 6P, hopefully you took advantage. If you missed out on any of those deals, we have a new Nexus-related discount for you today that might...

T-Mobile Uncarrier 11 Includes T-Mobile Tuesdays and Stock Up

Tim June 6, 2016 104

The Uncarrier 11 event just wrapped up, and if you didn't watch, I can sum it up for you pretty quickly. If you are a T-Mobile customer, prepare for free pizza and a Wendy's Frosty dessert. If you aren't a T-Mobile customer, no pizza or Frosty for you! T-...

June’s Android Security Update Kicks Off Today With Factory Images, OTA Files

Kellen June 6, 2016 41

We teased this possibility on Friday, but Google has gone ahead and posted June's security patch for Nexus devices. When we say "posted," that of course means both factory images and OTA .zip files, so you should have no problems updating immediately without...

WATCH: T-Mobile’s Uncarrier 11 Live Stream

Kellen June 6, 2016 6

Ready to see what T-Mobile has in store for the next Uncarrier? You can watch it all right here as Uncarrier 11 unfolds. The event kicks off at 10AM Pacific (1PM Eastern).

OnePlus to Host Pop-Up Shops Featuring OnePlus 3 on June 15

Kellen June 6, 2016 9

On June 14, OnePlus will unveil the OnePlus 3 through a virtual reality portal called The Loop. On that same day, you will be able to order the phone in VR during an exclusive time period before sales open on OnePlus' website. But what if you aren't into...

Verizon’s “Can You Hear Me Now” Guy Now Works for Sprint

Tim June 6, 2016 33

"Can you hear me now?" It was a line that anyone who watched TV in the early part of this century would hear over and over again, thanks to Verizon. The actor in those commercials is Paul Marcarelli, and announced late last night, he has officially switched to...

Check Out These Moto Z Moto Mods That Will Add Leather, Wood, Color to the Phone

Kellen June 6, 2016 48

When Moto and Lenovo unveil the Moto Z later this week at Tech World in San Francisco, one of the major focuses is going to be on the modularity of the phone. We think we have a pretty good idea as to how that will all work (with magic pins!) and what some of...

Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Specs (Official)

Kellen June 6, 2016 78

Now that the Samsung Galaxy S7 Active is official and arriving later this week (June 10!), you are probably weighing the decision over whether or not to buy one. As a fan of the previous Active phones from Samsung and AT&T, I've got to say that I'm...

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

Kellen December 18, 2025 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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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