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Samsung Highlights Software Changes in Marshmallow, Has Yet to Update Any US Devices

Tim February 17, 2016 26

Samsung Galaxy device owners in the US, you must be getting awfully tired of not running the latest version of the Android OS. On the bright side, we might getting very close to a North American release, as Samsung is not only beginning to highlight what...

Samsung Galaxy S Fingerprin7 Shown in Brief Video, SD Card Slot Too

Kellen February 17, 2016 66

At this point, I think I've seen about enough blurry cam photos of the black Samsung Galaxy S7. Unfortunately for me, I can't imagine we'll stop seeing them any time soon knowing that the phone will be official in four days. I would assume that more and more...

Qualcomm Basically Confirms Snapdragon 820 for LG G5

Kellen February 17, 2016 37

With MWC days away, not only have leaks turned into fully gushing cracks in the foundation, but we're also starting to get official confirmations and really, really, not-so-subtle hints as to what we can expect from the next round of flagship phones. In today'...

AT&T Promo Nets Up to $650 if You Switch From Verizon, T-Mobile or Sprint

Tim February 16, 2016 22

For those who may be looking to switch to AT&T from a competing carrier, Big Blue is offering a promotion that could net you up to $650 in credits. There are quite a few steps in order to get the full credit amount, so let's get started. First, you will...

DEAL: SanDisk 200GB MicroSD Card Drops to $90

Kellen February 16, 2016 14

Yesterday, we reminded you that it might be time to stock up on microSD cards, since we are less than a week away from hearing about this year's flagships, all of which are expected to support expandable storage. If you held out from yesterday's deal, you have...

Reseller Listing From Dubai Provides Best Shots of LG G5 Yet

Tim February 16, 2016 115

A listing on a reseller site out of Dubai has provided a few unique, close and personal photos of the LG G5. Until today, we have seen the device in various cases and a dummy box, but this is the first time we have seen the phone sans all hardware protection....

Question of the Day: Have You Ever Used Bloatware? Which Apps and Why?

Kellen February 16, 2016 129

After reading the announcement from HTC and Keeper about a partnership that will be used to add more pre-loaded apps to your next phone, it got me wondering - do any of you use any of the bloatware on your phones? We talk a lot of trash about bloatware...

This New Android “Monotune” Commercial is Quite Good

Kellen February 16, 2016 15

And it was also accompanied by these Tweets, which could be quite confusing without context. https://twitter.com/Android/status/699405334297866240 https://twitter.com/Android/status/699397783783137280 https://twitter.com/Android/status/699409541599891456 If...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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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