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Hey, John Legere, What do You Think About Sprint’s New 50% Deal?

Kellen November 18, 2015 145

After hyping an upcoming "major" announcement for this morning, Sprint went ahead and announced the "Biggest Wireless Offer in U.S. History." The plan is a 50% slashing of all of the major US carriers' plans, but also includes up to $650 per line to pay off...

Samsung Intros BRITECELL Camera Tech During Investors Forum

Tim November 18, 2015 40

During Samsung's annual Investors Forum, the company took time to detail upcoming plans for mobile photography, specifically on its upcoming 2016 top-tier devices. Announced during the slideshow, Samsung detailed BRITECELL camera technology, promising enhanced...

Google Play App Listings Will Say if an App has Ads in Early 2016

Kellen November 18, 2015 18

By early next year, the apps you consider downloading through Google Play will specify if they contain advertisements. Google notified developers today that they have until January 11, 2016 to sign into the developer console and declare whether or not their...

LG’s Mobile Payment Solution to Launch as Early as Next Month

Tim November 18, 2015 40

LG's mobile payments solution, reportedly called G Pay, is said to launch next month in select regions. First discussed in mid-October, LG officials state, "We will sign a deal with some of the country’s major card companies before officially launching our...

Google is Now Letting You “Stream” Apps Without Ever Installing Them

Kellen November 18, 2015 49

Back in April, Google started indexing apps in Google Search to show relevant information from them in your results, even if you didn't have the apps installed. Today, they are taking that experience a step further with the introduction of a couple of new...

Google Camera Receiving Update for Android 6.0+ Devices, Includes New Interface

Tim November 18, 2015 59

Google Camera, Mountain View's in-house shooter software for Android devices, is receiving an update to build 3.1. Inside, the new UI that is showcased on the latest Nexus devices will be available to all who download and use the application on devices running...

Sprint Intros the LTE Plus Network, Available Today in 77 Major Markets

Tim November 18, 2015 35

Today, Sprint announced the LTE Plus network, a combination of its advanced cellular technologies and cell site optimization. In the announcement, written by Sprint's CTO Dr. John Saw, the carrier lays out the benefits of LTE Plus, which should have customers...

Sprint’s “Biggest Wireless Offer in History” Slashes Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile Plans by 50%

Kellen November 18, 2015 99

Yesterday, we told you that Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure had a big announcement to make. This morning, he made it in the form of a 50% off deal if you bring your number to Sprint from AT&T, Verizon, or T-Mobile. Sprint is calling it the "Biggest Wireless...

Buzzkill: Galaxy S26 Ultra Won’t Have Built-in Magnets

Tim February 5, 2026 99

Leading up to today, the general consensus was that the entire Galaxy S26 lineup would feature built-in magnets, bringing the...

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Google Shows Off Pixel 10a Because It’s Done With Leaks

Kellen February 4, 2026 99

The Pixel 10a will launch February 18, and that's official news from Google. As the leaks continue to pile up, Google has...

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2026 February Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen February 3, 2026 99

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 99

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 99

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 99

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 99

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 99

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 145

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 145

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 145

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 145

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 145

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 145

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 145

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 145

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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