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SanDisk Intros High-Speed USB Type-C Flash Drives, 128GB for $70

Tim June 1, 2016 9

This week, SanDisk introduced new flash drives for owners of devices that feature USB Type-C ports. Coming in different sizes, such as 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB, the flash drives can quickly transfer data from your Android device -- as long as it has a Type-C port...

Google’s My Account Turns 1, Find Your Phone and New Access Features Now Included

Tim June 1, 2016 5

Launched one year ago, Google is celebrating the birthday of My Account. To make it fun for everyone, the company is bringing a few new features that will make managing your Google account a bit more simple. My Account is the place to access all of your Google...

Verizon’s Galaxy Tab S2 Gets Marshmallow Today

Kellen June 1, 2016 15

Hours after Verizon pinged us with a list of the 13 devices they had updated to Marshmallow in recent months, I get the feeling that they should have waited, because the list has already grown again. This morning, Verizon began pushing an Android 6.0.1...

Google Now on Tap Gets a Tap-To-Select Text Option and It’s Awesome (Updated)

Kellen June 1, 2016 37

A new change to Google Now on Tap began rolling out this week, one that should instantly turn it into a much more useful tool in almost any situation, because it gives you some control over what is being analyzed on the screen. Take a look at the screenshots...

OnePlus 3 Launches June 14 in VR Without Invites

Kellen June 1, 2016 24

The OnePlus 3 will be unveiled on June 14. Got that down on your calendars? As previously announced, OnePlus will do the unveiling in VR, through an app and virtual store they are calling "The Loop." During the first two hours of the virtual unveiling,...

Here is a List of Verizon Devices That Have Been Updated to Marshmallow, OK Then

Kellen May 31, 2016 157

Android updates, boy do we talk a lot about them. Well, we complain a lot about how they aren't here fast enough or avoid complaining by telling you to just buy a Nexus device to skip out on having to have those conversations about them not getting here fast...

Samsung Seeding Invites to June 2 Launch Event in NYC

Tim May 31, 2016 28

Invites are being sent out to the inboxes of media people, such as ourselves, directly from Samsung. The invite details a media event that is to take place on June 2 at 5PM in New York City. As stated, media are invited to, "Experience how Samsung's devices...

DEAL: 200GB SanDisk MicroSD Card Drops to $59.99 Today, 128GB Card With Bonus 128GB USB Drive Too

Kellen May 31, 2016 9

Amazon is hosting one those regularly scheduled SanDisk flash storage sales as today's daily deal, but today's happens to include two options that you really should consider jumping at if you are in need of mobile storage. For one, you can grab their 200GB...

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

Tim December 12, 2025 9

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 9

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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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