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You Can Now Make Calls in Google Hangouts, Continues to be the Future of Google Voice

Kellen July 9, 2013 48

This afternoon, Google announced that making calls through Hangouts will go live over the next couple of days. Since the move from Google Talk to Hangouts happened shortly after Google I/O, we've been anxiously awaiting the return of calling through Gmail. To...

Tim July 9, 2013 156

With LG's press event for early next month, we still have a little bit of time before the above pictured device, the G2, is official unveiled. Thanks to Engadget who recently got ahold of some nice pictures of the device, we now know exactly what we are in for...

Kellen July 9, 2013 42

AT&T has something planned for July 16, at least that's what a new teaser image that arrived in our inbox states. It doesn't necessarily claim that an event is on the horizon, only that we should "get ready for what's next in wireless." That could mean an...

Kellen July 9, 2013 14

Update: For some reason, Verizon is pushing out two different builds of 98.16.3 and 98.18.78. We aren't sure what is different, but should we find out we will update the post. The RAZR HD isn't the only device seeing a Google Security patch, SMS fixes, and...

Tim July 9, 2013 17

Could Plants vs. Zombies 2 be the next Duke Nukem Forever? Sure, they haven't been developing the game for more than a decade or anything, but with all of these delays and soft launches, it sort of feels like it. Today, PopCap's Sr. Producer Allen Murray, took...

Kellen July 9, 2013 43

Update: For some reason, Verizon is now pushing out two different builds of 9.20.1 and 9.18.79. We aren't sure why, but should we find out we'll update the post. A new update for the the Motorola DROID RAZR HD and RAZR MAXX HD has been approved by Verizon as...

Tim July 9, 2013 31

At MobileBeat, Samsung's Young Sohn took the stage and showed off the following video, detailing the company's take on what the future could look like for smartphones and wearable technology. The video details new flexible display technology, plus a wearable...

Tim July 9, 2013 13

HP recently dropped the price for both of the Slate 7 devices in the Android-powered Slate lineup, bringing the total prices to a low $140 for the 8GB model and $170 for the 16GB variant. $30 across the board. Whether this move is to spark some movement in...

Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 48

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 48

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 48

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 48

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 48

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 48

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 48

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 48

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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You Can Now Make Calls in Google Hangouts, Continues to be the Future of Google Voice

Device Gallery of LG G2 Hits the Web, Extremely Thin and Unique Design Incoming (Updated)

AT&T Tells Us to “Get Ready for What’s Next in Wireless” on July 16

DROID RAZR M Receiving Update to 98.16.3 and 98.18.78 – Same Deal as the RAZR HD Update

Plants vs. Zombies 2 Finally Launches, Although It’s a Soft Launch in Australia and New Zealand

DROID RAZR HD and MAXX HD Receiving Update to 9.20.1 and 9.18.79 – Fixes Bugs, Includes Google Security Patch

Video: Samsung Shows Off Future of Wearable Technology and Mobile Phones

HP Drops Slate 7 Lineup Price by $30, Now Just $140 for 8GB and $170 for 16GB