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HTC One (M8) Unlocked and Developer Editions Get Extreme Power Saving Mode, Camera Enhancements in Update

Kellen May 2, 2014 26

Developer and Unlocked editions of the HTC One (M8) are receiving an over-the-air update this morning that finally includes Extreme Power Saving Mode, along with camera and gallery enhancements. The update is 117.98MB in size, build 1.54.1540.9. For those new...

OnePlus Gets a Clue: Gives Donate Option to 100 Smash the Past Winners

Kellen May 2, 2014 40

Shortly after the OnePlus One was announced and a contest called Smash the Past went live - a contest which asked participants to smash phones in order to receive a One for $1 - we couldn't help but call this is a terrible idea. Outside of the fact that the...

Previous LG G3 Picture Re-released With No Vignette and Cropping, Specs Listed

Tim May 2, 2014 112

Last week, a purported picture of the LG G3 was making the rounds, but the quality was rather poor. While the photo was in focus, it looked as if a 13 year old decided to try out Instagram filters for the time, then went completely overboard with the vignette....

Google and Amazon Both Celebrating Star Wars Day With Sales

Tim May 2, 2014 22

It is not quite May 4, known as Star Wars Day, but that has not stopped Google or Amazon from using the force to bring app prices down. For a limited time, at least until we pass May 4, you can grab deals through either outlet on Star Wars-related goodies such...

Moto X Gets a New Spring Themed Boot Animation Today

Kellen May 2, 2014 34

Have you rebooted your Moto X today? Motorola claims that you should see a new spring themed boot animation once you do. We aren't seeing it on our end, but Motorola did post the video above to their Google+ page to show you what to expect. Give it a bit, then...

Moto X+1 Shows Up on Motorola Site, Gives Further Confirmation to Name

Kellen May 2, 2014 87

The Moto X+1 is back in headlines this morning, thanks to a sighting of the word combo on Motorola's own site. Actually, I'm not sure where people thought the original leak from @evleaks came from, but now that others have figured it out, we are talking about...

LG G3 Makes Appearance in Two New Photos

Kellen May 1, 2014 161

LG is going to announce the G3 come May 27, yet somehow, the company has managed to keep its next flagship mostly under wraps. We have seen the backside's button arrangement a couple of times, but nothing like the leak that showed up tonight, assuming these...

Versus App Lets You Quickly Compare Two Things

Rithvik May 1, 2014 41

If you have ever had the urge to compare two things, be it the hottest new phones or washer-dryers, it has usually involved a bit of good researching. Versus is a new app on Android that will let users easily see the pros and cons of one thing as opposed to...

Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Specs

Kellen January 30, 2026 41

The Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks with a set of specs, including the camera, battery size, processor, and dimensions. Samsung still...

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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 29, 2026 41

Both T-Mobile and AT&T have seen several years in a row of steady customer growth, likely because of improvements to...

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Chrome Gets 5 Wild New Gemini AI Features

Kellen January 28, 2026 41

Google has essentially launched its new vision for Chrome today with an announcement for several new Gemini-powered features...

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Galaxy Z TriFold US Sales Open January 30, Priced at $2,899

Tim January 27, 2026 41

Samsung has confirmed Galaxy Z TriFold availability for the US. The trifold will go on sale starting January 30, priced at $2...

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T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen January 27, 2026 41

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Galaxy Z TriFold In US Samsung Stores Tomorrow, But You Can’t Buy It

Tim January 22, 2026 41

Galaxy Z TriFold launch is literally right around the corner, with units headed to select Samsung Experience Stores across...

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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 41

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

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Samsung Makes New Bixby Official in One UI 8.5 With Perplexity AI

Kellen January 20, 2026 41

The betas of One UI 8.5, as well as supposedly leaked screenshots, showed a potentially renewed investment in Bixby from...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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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