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Target is Launching a T-Mobile Prepaid Service Called “Brightspot” on October 6, Here are All of the Details

Kellen October 1, 2013 88

This weekend, Target will introduce a new prepaid wireless service called Brightspot. The prepaid service will use T-Mobile's nationwide 4G network (LTE as well), provides customers with 3 different affordable plans, rewards customers with $25 gift cards for...

Kellen October 1, 2013 73

It's pretty obvious after reading a variety of reviews that were published early this morning, that Samsung Galaxy Gear is off to a rocky start. Most early reviewers aren't fond of its minimal battery life, lack of water resistance, limited app ecosystem, and...

Tim October 1, 2013 13

A game recently published onto Google Play called Devil's Ride looks to bring a little darkness and humor to your phone or tablet, with its comical personification of the Devil and his sweet motorcycle. In the game, you take to what appears to be a barren...

Kellen October 1, 2013 41

Last week, we caught wind of an incoming software soak test for AT&T's variant of the Moto X that we assumed would be similar to the update already issued to both the T-Mobile and Sprint models. That soak test has begun rolling out and it does indeed...

Tim October 1, 2013 53

Back in August, the Chrome Beta browser for both Android and desktop users received an update that brought advanced image searches and new navigation gestures for mobile. The features was received quite well, and now after testing, the features have been...

Tim October 1, 2013 159

According to a new report from ABI Research, Android-powered tablets have finally done the unimaginable; they have outsold the iPad. With a 17% dip in sales for the quarter from Q1, global tablet sales are up 23% year-over-year for the same quarterly period....

Kellen October 1, 2013 55

If you missed out on the opportunity to enroll your newly purchased Verizon phone in some sort of protection plan through Asurion, now is your chance to sign-up. Big Red and Asurion are currently hosting an open enrollment for protection plans that runs from...

Tim October 1, 2013 73

This morning, Sony Music pushed Pinball Rocks HD to Google Play for Android devices, a game that should leave any heavy music fans or pinball fanatics quite happy. It's your typical pinball game, but given that it has "Rocks" in the title, you can expect to do...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 73

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 73

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 73

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 73

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 73

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 73

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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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 73

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 73

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 88

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 88

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 88

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 88

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 88

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 88

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 88

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 88

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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Target is Launching a T-Mobile Prepaid Service Called “Brightspot” on October 6, Here are All of the Details

Sony Smartwatch 2 Available From MobileFun for $170, Actually Pairs With All Android Phones

Devil’s Ride for Android, Trailer Confirms Dubstep is Work of the Devil

AT&T’s Moto X Will Receive Similar Camera Enhancing Update to Build 139.12.54

Chrome for Android Updated, Brings Navigation Gestures and Image Searches Seen Recently in Beta App

For First Time Ever, Android Tablets Outsold Apple’s iPad in Q2 of 2013

Verizon and Asurion Hosting Open Enrollment on Protection Plans Until December 2

Sony Music Publishes Pinball Rocks HD to Google Play, Puts the Metal Back in Pinball