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Question of the Day: Would You Buy a High-End 4.0″ Android Smartphone?

Tim March 21, 2016 333

Apple took the stage this morning and announced the iPhone SE, a premium iPhone device that does not compromise on specs. More interestingly, Apple claimed that people were begging for a small display, so the iPhone SE only features a 4.0" display. Compare...

Here are All of the Wallpapers You Keep Asking Us About

Kellen March 21, 2016 27

Maybe it's because our personal devices have been featured more than ever lately, with reviews up for the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge, along with a deeper look at the G5, but we have been getting an unusually high number of inquiries over the wallpapers we have been...

Humble Bundle 17 Offers Lara Croft GO, Prune, and More at “Pay What You Want” Pricing

Tim March 21, 2016 2

A new Humble Bundle is live for all to see, and this time around, is offering quite a few premium titles at a pay what you want price. The way it works is simple. There is an average price set on the bundle, which is the average price of those paying for the...

T-Mobile is “Pivoting” Away From Pushing Unlimited Data Plans

Kellen March 21, 2016 94

During a an interview given at the Deutsche Bank 24th Annual Media, Internet and Telecom Conference a couple of weeks back, T-Mobile CFO Braxton Carter made comments about his company "pivoting" away from unlimited data plans. That's headline grabbing news...

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Review

Tim March 21, 2016 193

I reviewed the Galaxy S6 Edge last year, coming away impressed overall with Samsung's design, camera, and display technology. There were a few shortcomings, such as battery life and the usefulness of the Edge Panel, but as Samsung announced when they...

Live Chat: Apple’s iPhone SE and iPad Pro Event!

Kellen March 21, 2016 81

Apple has an event today. It starts at 10AM Pacific (1PM Eastern). We haven't mentioned it up until this point, because well, it sounds like a pretty weak event unless you are the ultimate Apple diehard. I say that because they are supposed to unveil a mid-...

DEAL: Nexus 5X 16GB is Just $249 Today on eBay, 32GB is $299 ($100 Off)

Kellen March 21, 2016 30

The Nexus 5X recently received a supposed jank-fixing update that we have been waiting for since the phone first launched. The jury is still out on whether or not it did improve overall performance, but a number of readers have already noticed improvements to...

6-Hour Screen on Time Guy, Explain Yourself

Kellen March 21, 2016 249

I can't take it anymore. I need to know now. You, 6-hour screen on time guy, it's time to explain it all. I want to know details. I want to know if you are even attached to a cell network (because I don't believe that you are). I want to know, how on Earth,...

Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 249

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 249

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 249

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 249

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 249

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 249

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 249

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 249

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 333

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 333

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 333

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 333

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 333

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 333

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 333

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 333

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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