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iFixIt Tears Down a Galaxy S7, Receives Very Poor Repairability Score

Tim March 8, 2016 34

Each time a new flagship device hits the market, you better believe the good folks at iFixIt will tear it down, then report on how repairable that device is. According to iFixIt's latest teardown, DIYers won't be too happy with the Galaxy S7 from Samsung, as...

Deal: Get Two Chromecast Audio Dongles for $55, Down From $70

Tim March 8, 2016 15

For a limited time on the Google Store, you can save $15 when you purchase two Chromecast Audio dongles, bringing the total price to $55 down from $70. Google's Chromecast Audio, a dongle that turns any speaker setup into a WiFi-ready audio system, launched...

Android Distribution Updated for March 2016: Marshmallow on the Rise

Kellen March 8, 2016 17

Google updated its Android distribution numbers for the month of March, showing slight growth in the Marshmallow department. After just barely eclipsing 1% in February, we saw a jump to 2.3% this month. While I'm sure the world of Android fans would love to...

DROID Turbo 2 Marshmallow Update has Really, Actually, For Real This Time, Bro, Started!

Kellen March 8, 2016 76

Look! I promise that we aren't making this up for the third time in three weeks. The DROID Turbo 2 Marshmallow update really has started! All you need to do is head into Settings>System update>Check for system update. The update, which is a two-part...

Google I/O 2016 Registration is Now Open!

Kellen March 8, 2016 4

It's time to put your name in the hat for Google I/O 2016! Registration is now open for all and will remain open until March 10 at 5PM Pacific. As a reminder, I/O costs $900 for general attendees and $300 for academic tickets. The registration process is...

Watch: This is Sony’s Take on Android 6.0 “Marshmallow”

Tim March 8, 2016 52

Sony uploaded a video to its YouTube channel this week, detailing what Xperia folks can expect once their devices are updated to Android 6.0 "Marshmallow." When and if the update comes to your phone, Sony has turned everything white, and included many of the...

Galaxy S7: 9 Things That Drive Me Nuts

Kellen March 7, 2016 437

In recent years, we have spent a whole heck of a lot of time talking about the reasons we love certain phones and why you should buy them. We do that because we're positive people for the most part and would rather spend our time focusing on the good stuff...

Deal: Samsung 128GB Class 10 MicroSD Card for $40 on Amazon

Tim March 7, 2016 35

Are you getting your hands on a brand new phone this week? Maybe a Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 Edge? If that's the case, or you are in need of a mobile storage upgrade for any other phone, microSD cards from Samsung are on sale through Amazon, with a 128GB Class 10...

How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 35

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 35

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 35

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 35

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 35

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 35

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 35

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 35

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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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