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Our Favorite Casemaker’s Pixel 5 Case Already Up for Sale and 20% Off

Tim September 23, 2020 2

The Pixel 5 still isn't entirely official, but that isn't stopping case makers from getting their goods ready for launch. After all, these companies are usually sent device dimensions good and early, allowing accessories to be ready to go upon launch. One of...

Samsung ECG Support Arrives on Galaxy Watch 3, Galaxy Watch Active 2 in US

Kellen September 23, 2020 36

Samsung is updating its two best watches today to bring the Samsung Health Monitor app and support for ECG measurements. After receiving approval on the day the Galaxy Watch 3 was announced, we have been waiting for news on a timeline for arrival. That wait is...

Galaxy S20 Fan Edition Arrives With $699 Price, Pre-Orders Today

Tim September 23, 2020 58

A new member of the Galaxy S20 family was made official this morning, the Galaxy S20 FE (Fan Edition). Priced starting at $699, this device can be seen as a competitor to plenty of devices on the market, but with so many Galaxy phones on the market, it could...

Google Assistant Gets Workday Routine, Adds More Lights to Gentle Sleep-Wake

Kellen September 23, 2020 6

So many of us have tried to fully adjust to a work life at home after the pandemic forced everyone from their offices months ago. As a way to bring a bit of normalcy back to your work day, Google Assistant is getting a new routine to send you reminders...

Google Pixel 5: What Do We Know So Far? (Updated: September 24)

Kellen September 22, 2020 49

The Google Pixel 5 is shaping up to be one of the weirdest in Google's phone story. Not only is it expected during a global pandemic, but Google may be moving this new version of the Pixel out of the ultra high-end phone category and into a space hundreds of...

Verizon Galaxy S9, S9+, and LG V50 Pick Up Security Patches

Tim September 22, 2020

Verizon is shipping out more updates this week, the latest being for the Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+, and LG V50. For both Galaxy phones, they're receiving the September security patch. For the LG V50, it's getting the August patch, plus a few other changes that are...

DEAL: Snag a Dual-Port AUKEY 63W Charger for $21 ($9 Off)

Tim September 22, 2020 3

AUKEY is hosting a nice little sale on a dual-port model of its 63W wall charger, perfect for those who need to charge more than one device simultaneously. The price for the charger is down to $21, from its usual $30 price, thanks to the help of a coupon code...

“Hey Google, Play ‘The Mandalorian’ on Disney+”

Kellen September 22, 2020 11

You can say that to your Nest Hub or Nest Hub Max and it'll play Disney's sweetest show, which has a 2nd season on the horizon. Thanks to new Disney+ integration, Google is bringing your favorite shows and movies to Assistant-enabled devices. All you have to...

Mobvoi’s TicWatch Pro 3 With Wear 4100 Now Available for $300
Kellen September 24, 2020 11
The first Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100 watch is here and Mobvoi made it. The TicWatch Pro 3 will usher in a new Wear OS era,...
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Google Pixel 5 Gets a Big Leak With Images, Specs
Kellen September 22, 2020 11
After sharing retail model numbers, storage sizes, and colors for the Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G yesterday, we figured it...
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GALAXY Z FOLD 2 Unboxing and Tour!
Kellen September 16, 2020 11
The Galaxy Z Fold 2 has arrived! With life now complete, I'll be exiting - was great knowing you all. Fine, I won't leave...
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The Microsoft Surface Duo is Really Bad
Kellen September 14, 2020 11
The Microsoft Surface Duo has been in my hands for 72 hours and I can't bring myself to use it much longer. After just three...
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Surface Duo Unboxing and Tour!
Kellen September 11, 2020 11
The Microsoft Surface Duo launched this week for $1,400 and we went ahead and found a way to get our hands on one. I'm still...
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Android 11 Update Downloads Now Available for Pixel Devices
Kellen September 8, 2020 11
As you likely just saw, Google made Android 11 official and stable for consumers and brought it out of beta. The rollout over...
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Android 11 is Here! (Updated: Live!)
Kellen September 8, 2020 11
It's Red Velvet Cake day! Oh, we don't do the dessert name thing anymore so, it's Android 11 release day! Google just...
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Google Pixel 5 is Probably Going to be Boringly Sweet
Kellen September 3, 2020 11
When the first rumors for the Google Pixel 5 surfaced earlier in the year, my response was to say, "Why not?" I was...
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TicWatch Pro 3, First Wear 4100 Watch, Unboxing and Tour!
Kellen September 24, 2020 2
The new beginning for Wear OS is finally here! Mobvoi released the TicWatch Pro 3 with Snapdragon Wear 4100 today and the...
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GALAXY Z FOLD 2 Unboxing and Tour!
Kellen September 16, 2020 2
The Galaxy Z Fold 2 has arrived! With life now complete, I'll be exiting - was great knowing you all. Fine, I won't leave...
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Surface Duo Unboxing and Tour!
Kellen September 11, 2020 2
The Microsoft Surface Duo launched this week for $1,400 and we went ahead and found a way to get our hands on one. I'm still...
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VIDEO: Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Ultra S Pen Tips & Tricks
Tim August 25, 2020 2
Just like the devices it's paired with, the S Pen has received plenty of great improvements over the years. Even from 2017's...
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Google Pixel 4a: First 10 Things To Do!
Kellen August 13, 2020 2
When your Google Pixel 4a pre-orders start arriving in a week and you look around, hoping someone will guide you through...
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Video: OnePlus 8 Pro Android 11 First Look! Always-On Display is Here.
Kellen August 11, 2020 2
Once OnePlus dropped the Android 11 Developer Preview 3 files for the OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 8 this morning, we didn't...
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Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: First 10 Things to Do!
Tim August 10, 2020 2
Building up to our complete Galaxy Note 20 Ultra review, we've done the unboxing already, so now it's time for the First 10...
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VIDEO: Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Unboxing and First Look!
Tim August 7, 2020 2
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is now in the house! As we always do, before we get to reviewing this massive thing, we have to unbox it...
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