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Verizon Launches Total Mobile Protection Service at $10 Per Month

Kellen September 12, 2013 161

This week, Verizon plans to launch a new protection plan for smartphone owners called Total Mobile Protection (TMP). At $10 per month, subscribers to this new service will receive device tech support, security, and replacement services should you have a mishap...

Kellen September 12, 2013 44

"We're like sisters!"

Eric September 12, 2013 88

One of the more interesting announcements to come out of the iPhone debut earlier this week was that Apple has put the work in to make sure their upcoming flagships would be on the 64-bit standard. True to form, we saw the rest of the mobile industry reacting...

Kellen September 12, 2013 174

The LG G2 is now available from Verizon for $199 on-contract or $599 at full retail. This is easily one of the most powerful smartphones ever built, with a Snapdragon 800 processor, 5.2" FHD display, 13MP camera with OIS, 2GB RAM, and connectivity on Big Red's...

Kellen September 12, 2013 439

LG recently submitted a "class 2 permissive change" to the FCC for Verizon's variant of the G2, known internally as the LG-VS980. With the G2 launching on Big Red today, these last minute submissions are apparently typical. That said, there is nothing typical...

Eric September 12, 2013 24

There are three types of people in this world: those who play Minecraft, those who play Terraria and those who have never heard of either. As much as the two games have their differences, they are quite similar. Each world in Terraria is randomly generated and...

Kellen September 11, 2013 107

The LG G2 launches at Verizon tomorrow (AT&T on Friday), so since we have one in house, we're doing our best to give you as much info as possible in case this phone is on your short list. Our full review will be up within the next couple of days, but can...

Quick Review: Motorola DROID MAXX

Tim September 11, 2013 170

Sorry for the wait, but here is our look at the DROID MAXX. After having already reviewed the DROID ULTRA, you should be able to get a general sense of what to expect if you plan on purchasing this device. The only differences between the MAXX and the ULTRA...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 170

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 170

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 170

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 170

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 170

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 170

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 170

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 170

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 161

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 161

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 161

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 161

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 161

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 161

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 161

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 161

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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Verizon Launches Total Mobile Protection Service at $10 Per Month

Motorola Drops Another “Lazy Phone” Ad, This Time Tackles Bedazzling

Samsung Exec Promises 64-bit Architecture in Upcoming Phones

LG G2 Now Available From Verizon for $199, “VERIZON30” Discount Drops it to $140

New FCC Docs Accidentally Give Us Multi-Angle Images of New LG Nexus

Terraria Builds Itself a Home in Google Play, Available for Free Right Now

Video: LG G2 Software Feature Tour – KnockOn, Slide Aside, QuickMemo, and More

Quick Review: Motorola DROID MAXX