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Sprint “Strikes Back,” Announces Tweaked Trade-in Program with Options for In-store and Account Credit

Kyle September 9, 2014 4

Are trade-in deals the next exciting front in the carrier wars? Judging by recent developments, it appears so. In response to T-Mobile's improved trade-in program, Sprint announced a reworking of its own policies today. The changes read like counterpoints to...

LG G Watch Drops to $179 Through Google Play on Apple Watch Day

Kellen September 9, 2014 43

The LG G Watch dropped to $179 through Google Play today in both black and white, just as Apple was showing off their new Apple Watch. Nice timing. If you want a current watch platform that was built as a companion to your phone, not a device arriving in 2015...

Android 4.4.4 Rolling Out to Xperia Z, ZL, ZR, and Tablet Z, Battery and Performance Improvements in Tow

Kyle September 9, 2014 4

Sony may have unveiled a menagerie of new devices at IFA in Berlin last week, but that doesn't mean its older tablets and smartphones are bound for obsolescence just yet. This morning, Sony support announced that an update to Android 4.4.4 has begun rolling...

LG Offers Extra Battery and Battery Cradle for G3 Purchases Today Through Sept.22

Tim September 9, 2014 54

Thanks to a new promo, if you purchase a LG G3 today through September 22, LG is throwing in an extra battery and battery charging cradle. The deal looks to be valid if you purchase your G3 through any of the top four carriers in the US, or if you decide to...

iFixit Tears Down the Moto 360 (Updated)

Kellen September 9, 2014 52

The Moto 360 has been torn down! I'm not sure why I am showing excitement over that fact, but hey, round things do not come around often in this world of square displays, chipsets, and boards. So, yeah! Moto 360 teardown! The team at iFixit took on the task,...

Apple iPhone 6 Live Blog!

Kellen September 9, 2014 490

New iPhone(s) day. There may be two of them - 4.7" and 5.5" models. iOS 8 day. It will launch out of beta to the world. iWatch day (or whatever you want to call it). It may be here, but with an expected arrival of 2015. Today is Apple's Fall event, one that...

Amazon Prime Instant Video FINALLY Comes to Android After All These Years

Kellen September 9, 2014 128

I know that today is Apple's big day, but in even bigger news (at least to Android fans), Amazon has released a Prime Instant Video client to the world's biggest smartphone platform. Check the calendar - not April 1, right? It's hard to believe. For years,...

AT&T Will Carry the Moto 360 at Some Point Too

Kellen September 8, 2014 33

Like Verizon, AT&T will also carry the Moto 360 at some point in the future. Announced this evening via AT&T's pressroom, the carrier confirmed that they will add the circular smartwatch to their "industry-leading" portfolio of devices. Pricing and...

Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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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