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What’s New in Android 12 DP3: The Fun Stuff?

Kellen April 21, 2021 3

The Android 12 Developer Preview 3 is up and running on our in-house Pixel 5 and we've spent a little bit of time poking around now. Is there a lot to show you from it? Nah, most of the changes are the developer-related things we talked about earlier. But we'...

Turn Your Aging Galaxy Devices Into Smart Home Sensors

Tim April 21, 2021 4

Samsung announced this week a new Galaxy Upcycling service for older Galaxy devices, starting with Galaxy S, Galaxy Note, and Galaxy Z series devices dating back to 2018. When enrolled, your old phone turns into a light and sound sensing smart home device,...

Tough to Beat OnePlus 8 Pro, Free Wireless Earbuds at $599 ($400 Off)

Tim April 21, 2021 5

OnePlus is hosting another huge sale on the OnePlus 8 Pro, bringing it down to only $599 for a limited time with the help of a coupon code. We saw a similar deal last month and we said the same thing then: At $599, this is a really attractive offer and if you'...

Verizon Galaxy Note 20 Gets Those Same Sweet New Camera Features

Kellen April 21, 2021

Verizon and Samsung continue updating their high-end range of Galaxy phones today with the Galaxy Note 20 line as the beneficiary this round. The update for the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and Galaxy Note 20 is the same we have seen for others in recent days, with...

Verizon Galaxy S20 Line Update Includes April Patch, New Camera Features (Update: AT&T, Too)

Tim April 21, 2021 12

An update is rolling out to the Galaxy S20 line on Verizon. Inside, owners will find the latest April security patch, as well as new stuff for your camera app. You gotta love Mondays, yeah? While the April patch is welcomed and appreciated, it's that camera...

Verizon Galaxy Z Fold 2 Gets April Security Patch, Camera Features Update

Tim April 20, 2021 2

Galaxy Z Fold 2 owners on Verizon are getting the latest April security patch, labeled as software version number F916USQU1DUCE. On top of that sweet security patch goodness, the device is also receiving the rear camera features update, the same thing that's...

AUKEY’s Latest Deals Include $20 Wireless Earbuds, USB-C Power Banks

Tim April 20, 2021 6

AUKEY is hosting a new round of deals this week, highlighted by wireless earbuds, power banks, wireless chargers, hubs, and so much more. Many of the deals require coupon codes to score the savings, but thankfully for you, we have those. Let's take a look,...

Verizon Expands Its Fastest 5G to New Cities

Tim April 20, 2021 11

Verizon announced today that it is expanding its 5G reach, spreading further across this country into metropolitan areas via cell towers for mobile devices and suburban households via 5G Home. More precisely, you'll now find 5G UWB mobile data in New Orleans,...

Android 12 Developer Preview 3 is Now Available!

Kellen April 21, 2021 11

Another build closer to Android 12 beta. Google dropped the Android 12 Developer Preview 3 on us this morning to help...

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Pixel 5’s Best Feature is Still Battery Life

Kellen April 19, 2021 11

The Google Pixel 5 is never going to win any awards and likely isn't the best option for the majority of people looking for a...

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Pixel Buds A Could Lose the Best Feature From the Pixel Buds

Kellen April 15, 2021 11

As Google I/O approaches, don't be surprised if info related to Google's yet-to-be-announced Pixel Buds A shows up in...

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The OnePlus Watch Sounds Like a Giant Mess

Kellen April 13, 2021 11

When OnePlus started to announce the OnePlus Watch in the days leading up to its full reveal, I tried to explain to everyone...

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Apple Admits Purposely Keeping iMessage Off Android Helps Lock Users In

Kellen April 8, 2021 11

Epic and Apple are preparing to battle it out in court over the App Store (remember that whole Fortnite debacle?), so in the...

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Pixel 6 is the Story of the Year Now on Android

Kellen April 4, 2021 11

The story that broke on Friday about the possibility of Google ditching Qualcomm for the Pixel 6 because it created its own...

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OnePlus 9 Pro Review: Camera Delivers, Battery Life Doesn’t

Kellen March 29, 2021 11

Prior to writing up this review, I spent some time talking about how the Android landscape in the US at the ultra high-end...

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Camera Comparison: OnePlus 9 vs. Pixel 5 vs. Galaxy S21 Ultra

Tim March 23, 2021 11

The new OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro are now official and we're lucky enough to have them in our possession. We'll soon have...

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OnePlus 9 Pro: First 10 Things to Do!

Kellen March 31, 2021 3

Hey, how's that new OnePlus 9 or OnePlus 9 Pro treating you? Loving that 120Hz display? Is that Hasselblad branded camera the...

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OnePlus 9 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen March 23, 2021 3

We'll have a review of the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro here in the next week or so, but wanted to at least show you the sweet...

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VIDEO: Android 12 DP1 First Look and Tour!

Kellen February 19, 2021 3

After spending a solid 24 hours with the Android 12 Developer Preview 1 and discovering just about all that we can discover...

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VIDEO: 30+ Galaxy S21 Ultra Tips and Tricks!

Tim February 5, 2021 3

Below you'll find our Tips & Tricks video for the Galaxy S21 Ultra, which means our full review is right around the...

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Galaxy S21: First 10 Things to Do!

Kellen February 2, 2021 3

It has certainly been a minute since we've made device-related videos, but with the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21 Ultra finally...

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VIDEO: Galaxy S21 Ultra Unboxing and First Look

Tim January 27, 2021 3

We're a tad late to the party (thanks, Samsung!), but our Galaxy S21 Ultra has arrived. As you know, we like to kick it old...

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Pixel 5: First 10 Things to Do!

Kellen October 29, 2020 3

Your Google Pixel 5 should be arriving at any moment, assuming you pre-ordered one or found a store with them in-stock this...

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Pixel 5 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 12, 2020 3

We had a chance to show you the new Pixel 4a 5G the other day and I'm sure some of you got excited, but we know you were...

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