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Verizon Messages Will Soon Let You Send Starbucks Gift Cards

Kellen December 15, 2014 78

Users of Verizon Messages...wait, what's that? There isn't such a thing? OK, then, theoretically speaking, if you were to become a Verizon Messages user (and I understand that you won't), I wanted to point out that you will soon be able to easily send a...

Final Day to Use Moto X Cyber Monday Promo Codes, Share Any Unused Here!

Kellen December 15, 2014 293

December 15 has arrived, which means this is the final day to use Moto X (2nd gen) $140 off promo codes from Motorola's Cyber Monday deal. In fact, you have until 11:59PM CT to use it. As a reminder, the deal was to receive a code that would land you $140 off...

New Android X-Mas Ornament Collectible Now Available From Dead Zebra

Kellen December 15, 2014 19

This year's holiday-themed Android mini collectible ornament in green is now available from the folks over at Dead Zebra for $10. To help round out last year's releases (in blue and red), this year's green version should bring even more Android class to that...

T-Mobile Uncarriers All the Things (Again) Tomorrow With Uncarrier 8.0 (Updated: Live Stream)

Kellen December 15, 2014 141

Tomorrow, at 7:30AM Pacific (10:30AM Eastern), T-Mobile and its CEO will sit down for a live webcast with Yahoo News to talk through their latest Uncarrier announcements, officially known as Uncarrier 8.0. As of right now, we don't even have guesses as to what...

“Lollipop” Update for the Moto 360 Should be Available to All Today (Updated)

Kellen December 15, 2014 160

According to post at Motorola's support forum, the full rollout of the new Android 5.0.1 "Lollipop" update for Android Wear should begin today for all owners of the Moto 360. In fact, if you aren't notified to update, you should be able to pull it by heading...

Nexus 5 Gets Android 5.0.1 Update Today, According to Sprint (Updated)

Kellen December 15, 2014 48

Most of you noticed that as Android 5.0.1 updates began rolling out to Google's line-up of Nexus devices that the Nexus 5, even though it is still considered one of the newer of the bunch, was left out of the fun. Why that is, well, we can only guess. What we...

Download: Android “Lollipop” OTA Updates for Google Play Edition Devices (Updated: Galaxy S4)

Kellen December 12, 2014

With Android 5.0.1 and 5.0 OTA updates rolling out to most Nexus devices at this point, we wanted to make sure our Google Play Edition friends were caught up as well. The Android 5.0 updates have been rolling out to the G Pad 8.3 and Z Ultra for a couple of...

Nexus 9 Magic Cover Now Available on Google Play in All Colors

Kellen December 12, 2014 15

Earlier, we told you that HTC was finally selling one of the Nexus 9's Magic Covers, but only in Coral Amethyst. Well, hopefully you didn't give in and place an order because Google Play now has all four colors (black, lime stone, mint indigo, and coral...

Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 15

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 15

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 15

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 15

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 15

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 15

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 15

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 15

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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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