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Report: Samsung to Launch “Foldable” Smartphone in 2016

Tim September 15, 2015 99

According to a source on Weibo, Samsung will look to launch Project Valley, its platform for foldable smartphones, next year in January. Claimed by the source, Samsung is currently testing two models of the device, one with a Snapdragon 620 processor, and...

Spotify Running Now Available for Android Devices

Tim September 15, 2015 9

Spotify's tempo-matching extension, Spotify Running, is now hitting Android devices. The Running portion of the app allows users to select a tempo for a workout/run, with Spotify creating a playlist of music to accompany you. Spotify Running will create the...

I’ve Spent a Week With the Moto X Pure: Ask Me Questions.

Kellen September 15, 2015 695

The Moto X Pure Edition has been up for pre-order for a good two weeks now, but I can tell that some of you are hesitant to pull the trigger before reading more reviews, including ours. That makes complete sense, especially since you can only buy this phone...

Deal: Jawbone UP3 is Just $119 Today Only ($60 Off)

Kellen September 15, 2015 23

The Jawbone UP3 is discounted today through Amazon by $60, dropping it to just $119. That's a heck of a deal for a fitness tracker that not only looks great compared to others, but isn't a giant nuisance to your wrist as it tracks your heart rate, sleep, steps...

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 820 Features New X12 LTE Modem Capable of 600Mbps Download Speeds

Kellen September 15, 2015 43

Along with their announcement for Quick Charge 3.0, Qualcomm also announced last night additional news related to the modem inside the new Snapdragon 820. Not only will the 820 be Qualcomm's most powerful mobile processor ever, but they put the most advanced...

Verizon’s go90 Beta Available for Download, but Don’t Bother

Tim September 15, 2015 20

Verizon's go90 video streaming application, that the company has been hyping up forever, is now in the wild thanks to a beta release. The app's goal is to create a social experience around video genres, such as Sports, Comedy, News, and other various topics....

HTC Hosts a Bunch of “Hot” Deals Like 40% Off Nexus 9, 50% Off RE Camera

Kellen September 15, 2015 44

For the rest of today (up until 11:59PM PT), HTC is hosting a a bunch of "Hot" deals on a handful of its products. You'll find the One M9 at 25% off, plus it still comes with a $100 Google Play credit. The Nexus 9 is 40% off, while accessories, including the...

An Update on Activating Moto X Pure Editions at Verizon (Updated)

Kellen September 15, 2015 165

Update: Verizon says we should be good to go. Feel free to activate on their site or head into a store. A week ago, just as Moto X Pure Edition orders were arriving on doorsteps, Verizon confirmed to us that they were ready for Motorola's new unlocked phone...

Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 165

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 165

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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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 165

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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Pixel Watch 4 Updates Bring New Gestures, Smarter Smart Replies

Kellen December 9, 2025 165

The Pixel Watch 4 is seeing its own little Feature Drop this morning with a handful of new features. Google is adding a...

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Google Sends First Big Update to Android XR and Galaxy XR With PC Connect, More

Kellen December 8, 2025 165

Google finished hosting the latest in "The Android Show" today and the topic at hand was Android XR. We knew this show was...

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Samsung Launches One UI 8.5 Beta on Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen December 8, 2025 165

The signs suggesting that Samsung was about to release One UI 8.5 in some form were there, like this massive changelog and a...

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Samsung Pulls Out Galaxy S25 Ultra Deal I’ve Never Seen Before

Kellen December 7, 2025 165

Even with last weekend well behind us, there are still Cyber Week deals to be had through places like Samsung. They appear to...

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Google Added 9 Sweet New Features to Your Pixel in Big Update

Kellen December 2, 2025 165

Following the release of several beta builds over a number of months, Google released Android 16 QPR2 today in stable as the...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 99

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 99

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 99

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 99

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 99

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 99

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 99

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 99

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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