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Google USB Type-C Chargers Back in Stock on Google Play

Tim October 28, 2015 76

Did you purchase a Nexus 6P or Nexus 5X? Then you should probably pick up a few USB Type-C chargers while they are available on Google Store, as you can rest assured that they will be fully compatible with both devices. On the product description page, it...

Cricket Adds Data Roaming to Canada and Mexico at No Extra Cost

Kellen October 28, 2015 102

This morning, Cricket announced that it has added data roaming to their Smart ($50) and Pro ($60) plans at no extra charge. This means that Cricket customers can use their monthly data allotment when traveling to Canada and Mexico. Cricket isn't saying what...

YouTube Red Goes Live Today

Tim October 28, 2015 72

YouTube Red is hitting YouTube accounts this morning, allowing those who pay the $9.99 a month, or already subscribe to Google Play Music All Access, to view all YouTube videos ad-free. In addition to ad-free video playback, subscribers will also have the...

LG V10 Now Live on T-Mobile Website, In-Store October 30

Tim October 28, 2015 53

For those in need of the ultimate "stuff and things" device from LG, the V10, pre-orders are now live on T-Mobile's website. In addition, AT&T now has the device officially for sale, so there is no waiting needed if you are on that carrier. On T-Mobile,...

Samsung’s 18-Inch Galaxy View Tablet is Official

Kellen October 28, 2015 86

This morning, Samsung officially took the wraps off its Galaxy View tablet, which is the behemoth of a slate that has been talked about ad nauseam lately because of its enormous 18.4-inch display. The tablet, while big, doesn't exactly scream "high-end" now...

Verizon Giving Away 200 DROID Turbo 2 Phones Through ‘DROID Seeker’ Game

Tim October 27, 2015 1019

If you want to try winning 1 of 200 DROID Turbo 2 phones for free from Verizon, you can have some fun with a game called DROID Seeker on the carrier's Tumblr page. Exclusive to existing Verizon customers, players must search through a dark virtual city,...

A Big Gallery of the DROID Turbo 2 and MAXX 2

Kellen October 27, 2015 73

After posting our unboxing, we realized that we had a whole bunch of photos of the new DROID Turbo 2 and DROID MAXX 2 that we had yet to post, including some of the Moto Maker options for the Turbo 2, should you choose the 64GB model and go the customization...

T-Mobile Hosting UnCarrier X Event on November 10 in Los Angeles

Tim October 27, 2015 38

Announced today, T-Mobile is hosting an UnCarrier X event, set to take place on November 10 in Los Angeles, CA. T-Mobile's post regarding the event gives no details or insight as to what we might expect, but the flyer does state, "We Never Hit Pause." ...

Everything New in Android 17 Beta

Kellen February 13, 2026 38

Android 17 Beta is officially live and we've got it up and running on a Pixel 10 Pro. You could have it on your device as...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Actually Here for Your Pixel

Kellen February 13, 2026 38

UPDATE FEBRUARY 13 - Google tried to ship out the first Android 17 Beta 1 update a couple of days ago, but something forced...

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Pixel 10a Renders Show Flush Backside, Full Color Lineup

Tim February 12, 2026 38

We have already seen a few Pixel 10a renders, but as we have gotten closer to a launch day, the quality of said renders has...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Releasing “Soon”

Kellen February 10, 2026 38

Google surprised the Android world this afternoon by announcing that Android 17 Beta 1 is arriving "soon." Yeah, Android 17,...

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Galaxy Unpacked 2026 Scheduled for February 25

Tim February 10, 2026 38

Samsung has booked the date at which they will unveil the Galaxy S26 series. February 25 is the day, 10am PT (1pm ET) is the...

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AT&T’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 38

For those looking for the best AT&T unlimited plan, the choices are pretty simple to narrow down, thanks to AT&T only...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 38

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 38

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 76

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 76

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 76

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 76

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 76

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 76

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 76

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 76

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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