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Amazon Prime Video Brings Premium Subscriptions Including Showtime and Starz

Eric December 8, 2015 18

In the never-ending battle for streaming video subscribers, Amazon announced the Streaming Partners Program, aimed to bring more on-demand content to Prime members. If you are one of the Amazon Prime members who often forgets the streaming video included in...

Google’s Pixel C Tablet Now Available on the Google Store

Tim December 8, 2015 41

Google's in-house designed and built tablet, the Pixel C, is now available on the Google Store starting at $499. First reported on September 28, then made official one day later at Google's Marshmallow launch event, the Pixel C is Mountain View's take on an...

WiFi Calling Update for Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge Live on Verizon

Tim December 8, 2015 88

Yesterday, support docs pointed to an incoming update for the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge on Verizon, one which would bring WiFi Calling, a part of Advanced Calling 2.0. According to messages in our inbox and on Twitter, the update is rolling out now, hitting...

Instagram Update Brings “Long Press” Peek Feature to Android

Tim December 8, 2015 30

In an update made available to Instagram's beta users, a new feature has been baked in, which may have you thinking you are using an iPhone. Much like Apple's 3D Touch, which allows users to long press on items and peek into them, when you are on a profile...

Fossil Q Founder Android Wear Watch Can Now be Purchased on the Google Store

Kellen December 8, 2015 25

Fossil, the fashion watch maker that is taking a dip in the smartwatch pool, is now selling its first Android Wear device, the Q Founder, on the Google Store. After originally only going on sale through Fossil's own site, you can now buy this round wrist candy...

Google Phone and Contacts Apps are Back on Google Play, Still Only for Nexus Devices

Kellen December 7, 2015

Update 12/7: They are back again! (Still only for Nexus phones, though.) This morning, Google pushed two apps to Google Play for the first time, Contacts and Phone (or Dialer, depending on Google's mood). The arrival of each shouldn't surprise you, though I...

HTC on Target to Update Unlocked One M9 to Android 6.0, One A9 to Android 6.0.1 This Month

Tim December 7, 2015 24

As stated in a tweet from HTC's Mo Versi, the company is on target to roll out Android 6.0 "Marshmallow" to the unlocked One M9, and Android 6.0.1 to the One A9 later this month. For One A9 users, the update to Android 6.0.1 will also include the updated...

Samsung Says Verizon’s Advanced Calling 2.0 Arrives Tomorrow

Kellen December 7, 2015 40

Tomorrow, thanks to an update for the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, Verizon will introduce WiFi Calling as a part of its new Advanced Calling 2.0. At least that's what Samsung has led us to believe. According to support docs for each phone's impending update...

2026 February Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen February 3, 2026 40

Google Pixel February 2026 update now available for download on the Pixel 7a up through the Pixel 10 series. The February...

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Where’s the February Pixel Update?

Kellen February 2, 2026 40

Pixel updates are no longer released on the first Monday of the month, as Google has shifted to a schedule that gives it more...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Specs

Kellen January 30, 2026 40

The Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks with a set of specs, including the camera, battery size, processor, and dimensions. Samsung still...

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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 29, 2026 40

Both T-Mobile and AT&T have seen several years in a row of steady customer growth, likely because of improvements to...

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Chrome Gets 5 Wild New Gemini AI Features

Kellen January 28, 2026 40

Google has essentially launched its new vision for Chrome today with an announcement for several new Gemini-powered features...

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Galaxy Z TriFold US Sales Open January 30, Priced at $2,899

Tim January 27, 2026 40

Samsung has confirmed Galaxy Z TriFold availability for the US. The trifold will go on sale starting January 30, priced at $2...

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T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen January 27, 2026 40

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Galaxy Z TriFold In US Samsung Stores Tomorrow, But You Can’t Buy It

Tim January 22, 2026 40

Galaxy Z TriFold launch is literally right around the corner, with units headed to select Samsung Experience Stores across...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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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