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Verizon Announces the DROID Turbo 2 and DROID Maxx 2, Available on October 29

Tim October 27, 2015 115

Announced this morning at an event in New York City, we have two new DROID phones from Verizon and Motorola, the DROID Turbo 2 and DROID Maxx 2, set to hit the US market on October 29. The DROID Turbo 2 has a retail price of $629, while the DROID Maxx 2 is...

DROID Turbo 2 ‘Employee Edition’ Hits Verizon’s Site, Specs Confirmed

Tim October 27, 2015 107

Verizon is announcing the DROID Turbo 2 this morning in NYC, but apparently, they could not contain their excitement any longer. Posted to the Verizon website, a DROID Turbo 2 'Employee Edition' is now available for looking over, including specs, features, and...

Deal: HTC RE Camera Drops to $50 for 1 Day Only

Kellen October 27, 2015 34

HTC's little periscope-ish, submarine-inspired action cam, the RE, is on sale today for just $50. That's a pretty good deal! Sure, this camera doesn't take great pictures, doesn't have a viewfinder, and only really works best when paired up to a smartphone,...

Reminder: Motorola and Verizon Announcing New DROIDs Today

Kellen October 27, 2015 33

You didn't forget, did you? If so, here is your reminder that Motorola and Verizon are hosting a little media event today in NYC to unveil new DROID phones. We are fully expecting those phones to be the DROID Turbo 2 and DROID MAXX 2. The Turbo 2 should be...

BlackBerry Pushes Apps to Google Play Ahead of Priv Launch

Tim October 26, 2015 22

For those possibly pondering the potential of purchasing the Priv, BlackBerry has uploaded and updated a few applications on Google Play, preparing for the device's launch apparently set for November 6. For future owners, you can find BlackBerry Launcher,...

Why the Blackberry Priv Matters [Opinion]

Ron October 26, 2015 190

I've never been a Blackberry fan. Before I ended up getting an HTC Touch Pro 2 I had considered getting a Blackberry Storm because Verizon was offering a buy one get one free deal. I was too young to know that was a bad sign, but eventually I ended up doing...

Google Posts Nexus 6P Android 6.0 Factory Images

Kellen October 26, 2015 68

Last Monday, Google told us that its Nexus 5X would begin shipping before following up the news with the public posting of the phone's first handful of Android 6.0 Marshmallow factory images. Today, we have our first Nexus 6P factory images, but unfortunately,...

AT&T Intros Data Perks, Earn Data by Taking Surveys and Shopping

Tim October 26, 2015 27

For customers on AT&T, the company has partnered with Aquto to deliver a service that allows subscribers to receive data free of charge, if they are willing to take surveys and do a bit of mobile shopping. Called Data Perks, those on AT&T simply...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 27

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 115

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 115

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 115

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 115

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 115

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 115

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 115

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 115

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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