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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...

Facebook Introduces Google Now-Like Notification Tab in Mobile Apps

Kellen October 26, 2015 11

Facebook is rolling out a new Notification tab to their mobile apps on both Android and iOS that gives its users more control over the information presented throughout the day or as they change locations. Not only will this tab show your notifications, but you...

Buy the LG V10, Get a Free 200GB SD Card, Extra Battery, and Charging Cradle

Kellen October 26, 2015 113

Like it did with the LG G4, LG is giving away goodies to those who pick up its latest phone, the V10. This morning, AT&T announced that customers who buy the phone would receive a free micro SD card, but as it turns out, LG is doing a similar deal plus...

Verizon Teases DROID Turbo 2 to “Shatter Expectations”

Tim October 26, 2015 78

Tomorrow, we will likely have two new DROID devices announced by Verizon and Motorola. Naturally, Verizon is firing up the hypetrain on social media, claiming that the upcoming DROID Turbo 2 will "shatter your expectations." In the video teaser posted to...

DEAL: Nexus 6 at eBay is Now Just $289. Wow. (Updated: IT’S BACK!)

Kellen October 26, 2015 115

UPDATE 10/28: IT'S BACK! Who knows why it was pulled initially, but it's back at $289 with free shipping. [DEAL LINK] Update: Looks like the seller didn't like selling you last year's Nexus 6, a perfectly good phone even for late 2015, at that ridiculously...

LG V10 Arrives at AT&T Tomorrow, T-Mobile on Wednesday

Kellen October 26, 2015 59

The LG V10, a new line of mega phones created by LG that seems to have caught our readers' eyes, was first introduced through a press release on the last day of September without a firm launch time frame. Today, that changes, as AT&T and T-Mobile have both...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 59

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 59

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 59

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 59

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 59

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 59

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 59

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 59

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 190

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 190

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 190

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 190

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 190

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 190

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 190

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 190

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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