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Alert: T-Mobile Offering Free MLB TV to Customers Again Starting May 23

Tim May 15, 2023 3

T-Mobile is doing something I'm pretty sure they have never done before. They are once again offering a free subscription to MLB TV for this year's baseball season, a $139 value to all new and existing customers. For those who missed out the first time around,...

Two New Verizon Unlimited Plans Leak Showing Freebies Like Disney+ Going Away

Kellen May 13, 2023 19

We are only a few weeks removed from T-Mobile introducing new Go5G plans and now Verizon appears on the verge of doing the same. A couple of reports, along with several confirmations via reddit, suggest Verizon will announce two new unlimited plans next week....

Get Yourself Signed Up for All of Google’s New Labs

Tim May 12, 2023 3

Google has opened up waitlists for its latest Labs, including Search Labs, Project Tailwind, and MusicLM. If you missed the Google I/O keynote, where Google highlighted each of these new projects, allow me to fill you in. Search Labs is a combination of many...

How’s Android 14 Beta 2 Treating You?

Tim May 12, 2023 14

Beta 2 for Android 14 launched this week for Pixel phones and a handful of devices from other OEMs. This should be a relatively stable build of the upcoming Android OS, so we'd love to get a bit of feedback from anyone who has it fired up already. Glancing...

New Google Home App Begins Rolling Out to All

Tim May 12, 2023 5

It was last October when Google first showcased the new Google Home experience. Then in November, a program was opened for users to test Google's update and there it stayed for months. This week, Google appears happy with where the app is and is indeed...

Pixel Fold Deals are Scarce, But Google Fi Will Slash at Least $700 Off

Kellen May 11, 2023 11

The Pixel Fold is expensive, there's no getting around that. Like Samsung's Galaxy Fold series, a big foldable that goes from phone to tablet costs a lot of money to make and that in turn means a lot of money will be required to buy. So we're all looking for a...

Thursday Question: What New Pixel Devices are You Ordering?

Tim May 11, 2023 70

We have three new Pixel devices up for order or pre-order on the Google Store this week, thanks to the launch of the Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, and Pixel Fold. With all three of these devices up for order, we'd love to see a show of hands of who intends on...

Pixel 7a at $499 is Solid, But There are Deals Already

Kellen May 11, 2023 7

OK, the Google Pixel 7a was announced yesterday by Google and then immediately made available from the Google Store, Best Buy, and carriers. At $499, it's a decently priced phone that probably punches above its price. Like, this thing made the regular Pixel 7...

What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 7

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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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