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Samsung Announces the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge, Available in April

Kellen March 1, 2015 170

Samsung didn't waste any time in announcing their new phones, the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge. Somehow, they managed to keep these phones mostly under wraps leading up to today, which means we are actually in for some surprises. Leaks were close, but...

Watch the Samsung Galaxy S6 MWC Live Stream Here!

Kellen March 1, 2015 54

Now that HTC is off stage at Mobile World Congress (MWC), it's time for Samsung to dominate the rest of your life. OK, that's a bit excessive, but with the soon-to-be-announced Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge, expect Samsung to try and return to its pre-2014 form...

HTC Announces Grip, Smartband Made in Partnership With Under Armour

Tim March 1, 2015 10

Alongside the One M9, HTC unwrapped what it has been cooking up in partnership with Under Armour, announcing the Grip smartband. Much like a smartband from Nike or Fitbit, the HTC Grip is focused towards athletes and folks who enjoy getting out and moving...

HTC One M9 Specs (Official)

Kellen March 1, 2015 63

The official HTC One M9 list of specs has arrived, are you ready for it? Of course you are, because you pretty much knew the entire list weeks ago. That's not to say that the list isn't impressive, it's just that HTC is the worst at keeping anything a secret....

HTC.com Will Sell an Unlocked Version of the One M9

Kellen March 1, 2015 18

In case you missed it in our post about retailers selling the new HTC One M9, we wanted to make sure you knew that HTC will once again sell an unlocked version of its flagship phone. We don't have word yet on pricing, but I would imagine it will drop in...

Here is a List of Retailers and Carriers That Will Sell the HTC One M9

Kellen March 1, 2015 14

The HTC One M9 is now official, so you are probably wondering where you can buy one? Depending on who you ask, the phone should arrive around the globe in March or "early Spring" at a variety of retailers and wireless carriers. Yes, all of your favorite spots...

HTC Unveils VR Headset Called Vive, May See Launch by Year’s End

Tim March 1, 2015 15

In Barcelona during MWC, HTC unveiled its take on virtual reality, that being the HTC (Re) Vive. According to HTC, they have one of the most immersive headsets to be available by the end of this year, made in partnership with Valve games. Starting in Spring of...

HTC Announces the One M9, Arrives in March

Kellen March 1, 2015 96

HTC announced the One M9 this morning at a press conference in Barcelona, Spain. There were no surprises, thanks to leaks, but that doesn't mean the phone won't be good. Sure, it looks like last year's One (M8). Maybe that's not a terrible thing, though? After...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 96

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 96

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 96

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 96

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 96

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 96

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 96

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 96

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 170

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 170

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 170

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 170

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 170

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 170

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 170

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 170

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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