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Galaxy S22 Series Gets June Patch, Couple LG Phones Get May’s

Tim June 19, 2023 4

Fresh software builds are rolling out to select devices this week, with the Galaxy S22 series from Samsung getting the June patch and LG's Velvet and V60 phones are receiving the May patch. Below you'll find the updated build numbers. The changelogs aren't too...

Nearly All of Samsung’s 2023 Galaxy Lineup in One Photo (Updated)

Tim June 19, 2023 6

Update: Samsung has requested that the leaked images be removed. However, if you'd like to see them, the originals are still live on Twitter. More marketing images for Samsung's upcoming lineup of Galaxy devices have hit the web, detailing pretty much...

Smaller Pixel 8 Offers 120Hz Display, Pixel 8 Pro Way Brighter

Tim June 19, 2023 35

Great news over the weekend for Google fans looking to buy the upcoming Pixel 8 and/or Pixel 8 Pro. Display specifications have hit the web for both devices, building on top of the information we have previously learned. Via an inside source at Google of...

Here’s the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Its Big Cover Display (Updated)

Tim June 16, 2023 16

Update: Following a request from Samsung, we have removed the leaked image. Galaxy Watch 6 and Watch 6 Classic images not enough for you? Well, here's something a bit more intriguing. It's the Galaxy Z Flip 5, along with what looks like a much enlarged cover...

Alphabet Sells Google Domains Business to Squarespace for $180M

Tim June 16, 2023 16

Announced this morning, Alphabet is selling its Google Domains business to Squarespace for $180 million, making the purchaser one of the largest domain registrars in the world. The purchase by Squarespace includes about 10 million domains currently hosted on...

Here’s the Galaxy Watch 6 and Watch 6 Classic

Tim June 16, 2023 20

Images of the upcoming Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic have hit the web. Samsung intends to officially unveil these devices on July 27 at an Unpacked event located in its home country of South Korea. As you'll notice from the headline, it appears all...

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra - Best Black Friday Deal

Samsung’s June Update for Galaxy S23 Brings the Camera Improvements

Tim June 16, 2023 2

Samsung is beginning to roll out its June update to the Galaxy S23 series devices globally, and with it now being downloaded and installed by users, we're seeing reports that this update brings some significant improvements. As noted, the changelog includes a...

Hurry Up, $200 Off Pixel 7 Pro Deal Ends in a Few Days

Tim June 15, 2023 6

Google's deal on the Pixel 7 Pro, which is $200 off any storage option and brings the phone down to as little as $699, is about to expire on June 18. If you have had your eye on this particular device, you'll also be happy to learn that many retailers are...

Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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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