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AT&T Up Next for Moto X Update, Soak Test Invites Go Out for New Software Release

Kellen September 25, 2013 33

With both Sprint and T-Mobile Moto X variants receiving updates that include major camera improvements, we were starting to wonder how long it would be before AT&T and Verizon models were treated to the same bundle of joy. Knowing Verizon's history with...

Kellen September 25, 2013 61

On Monday, Motorola began pushing an update to the T-Mobile Moto X that dramatically improved the camera, but also fixed a few important bugs in Touchless Control, voice call audio, and Migrate (full changelog). Again, the star was the camera update, which we...

Eric September 25, 2013 67

At an event in South Korea last night where Samsung was showing off their newest devices, the Galaxy Note 3 and the Galaxy Gear, it was overheard that Samsung has plans for more devices this year. This next device will be able to "differentiate" itself from...

Eric September 25, 2013 115

Here we are, just after the two week mark from Apple announcing to the world that they would start producing a gold variant of their new iPhone, and apparently, gold fever has spread. Samsung has taken to their social media outlets in the United Arab...

Kellen September 24, 2013 34

Amazon was kind enough to offer up this pre-made spec comparison chart of their new tablet line-up. You can see exactly how the new Kindle Fire HDX family compares to the regular Kindle Fire HD models. Via: Amazon

Kellen September 24, 2013 4

Along with tonight's announcement of the new Kindle Fire HDX tablets by Amazon, we also get a new Kindle Fire HD that has been upgraded in a number of areas yet drops in at a low price of $139. At that insanely low price, you are looking at a 1280x800 HD...

Kellen September 24, 2013 28

Amazon just went massive late night press release and product announcement on us, with an unveiling of their new Kindle Fire HDX line of tablets. The new tablets come in both 7-inch and 8.9-inch display sizes, run 2.2GHz Snapdragon 800 processors (quad-core),...

Kellen September 24, 2013 121

Guess what, a software update can't actually waterproof your phone. A phone (at least any of today's current models) can't sense "changes in thermo-distribution" and shut your phone down should it come in contact with water. What am I referring to? This week's...

Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 121

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 121

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 121

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 121

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 121

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 121

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 121

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 121

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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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AT&T Up Next for Moto X Update, Soak Test Invites Go Out for New Software Release

Moto X Camera Update to Build 139.14.1 Arriving on Sprint Model Too

Samsung Plans to Announce a Device With A Curved Screen Next Month

What a Coincidence! Samsung Announces Gold Galaxy S4 Models

Specs: New Kindle Fire HDX and Kindle Fire HD Tablets

Amazon Also Introduces New Kindle Fire HD at $139

Amazon Announces Kindle Fire HDX 7-inch and 8.9-inch Tablets Starting at $229

Android 4.4 “Kit Kat” Won’t Waterproof Your Phone Either