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AT&T Introduces New International “Passport” Plans, None of Which are Cheap

Kellen October 13, 2014 31

Traveling abroad? AT&T introduced three new international travel plans today, all under the name Passport. The plans, well, aren't great deals, but they are the only options you have if you want AT&T service when visiting another country. The plans...

Of All Companies, Microsoft Released a Keyboard for Android Wear

Tim October 13, 2014 57

An unlikely company is testing the waters of Android Wear app development, and quite surprisingly, their work is actually pretty cool. Microsoft has released an experimental keyboard application for Google's smartwatch platform, one which focuses entirely on...

Android Statue Creator is Trolling Everyone by Talking About “Licorice” as He Travels to Google HQ

Kellen October 13, 2014 156

We probably spend far too much time each year debating the potential name of the next version of Android. Because Google decided long ago that they would name each new version (that they deemed worthy of a name change) after something sweet and delightful in...

Sony’s Entwined Challenge on Google Play, Available for $0.99

Tim October 13, 2014 6

For the lover of all things Sony and PlayStation, a title which recently hit Google Play will certainly interest you, called Entwined Challenge. Based on a game which is available for the PlayStation 4, Entwined tells the tale of a bird and fish, who work...

OnePlus Partners With JBL, Intros the E1+ Earphones

Tim October 13, 2014 44

This morning, a partnership was announced between OnePlus, makers of the One, and audio pioneering company JBL. Together, they are set to bring the new E1+ earphones to the market, available later this month through the company's website for an unknown price. ...

DL Deals Giveaway: Pick Your Android Phone of Choice

Kellen October 13, 2014 29

Over at the DL Deals site, you will find a contest running that (in 2 months) will reward one of you with a free Android phone of choice. It's as simple as ever to enter - create an account there and click the "Enter" button. That gives you a single entry, but...

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact Now Available in the US Via Sony’s Store for $529

Kellen October 13, 2014 101

Sony's Xperia Z3 Compact, a flagship type phone in a much smaller than normal body, is now available for purchase in the US as an unlocked device for $529. Sudden availability is a little surprising, if I'm being honest, as Sony tends to take their sweet time...

Sony Xperia Z3 Arrives at T-Mobile on October 29

Kellen October 13, 2014 37

Can you believe it? A Sony flagship phone is coming to two different US carriers around the same time and well before that phone is too old for anyone to care about it. The Sony Xperia Z3 is officially coming to T-Mobile on October 29 for as little as $0 down...

Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 37

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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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 37

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 37

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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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