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Make It Stop: Facebook Intros $12/Month Account Verification

Tim February 20, 2023 27

Fancy yourself a creator or influencer and afraid someone may try to impersonate you? Have I got the next great subscription service for your life: Meta Verified, a $12/month service that will verify your accounts across the Meta-owned platforms and ensure...

Question: What Authenticator App Do You Use?

Tim February 20, 2023 57

If you didn't see the big Twitter news this weekend, the folks who run the app decided to place SMS two-factor authentication behind a paywall. This was funny infuriating for a couple of reasons, but one of the arguments I saw from those who seemed fine with...

PSA: That Google Assistant, Calendar Reminders Migration is Happening Soon

Tim February 17, 2023 10

Last year, Google announced that Google Assistant and Google Calendar reminders were headed to a new home inside of Google Tasks via a migration. Well, that hasn't changed, with Google providing a timeline of what users can expect. There are three different...

Verizon Galaxy S22 Family Receiving One UI 5.1 Upgrade

Tim February 17, 2023 7

Just as Samsung said it would, the One UI 5.1 upgrade (Android 13) is officially rolling out to older Galaxy devices. The first we're seeing is the Galaxy S22 lineup, which we don't really want to call old, given they were only released last year. Anyway, the...

It’s Galaxy S23 Launch Day, Still Plenty of Savings to be Had

Tim February 17, 2023 30

It's official launch day for the Galaxy S23 lineup, meaning there's a high chance you could walk into your local phone retailer and snag one of these premium devices should you so choose. Am I recommending you do such a thing? Yes, totally, if you're in need...

Instagram Now Has Broadcast Channels, Exclusive to Creators

Tim February 16, 2023 3

Telegram has a feature called channels that allows users to create rooms and share one-way information with a group of people. It's not a chat room, as only the creator of the room can post things. Everyone else can only view content and react to it. This week...

T-Mobile Customers Score MLS Season Pass for Free, But There’s a Catch (Updated)

Tim February 16, 2023 12

T-Mobile announced this morning that all of its customers, including those on Metro by T-Mobile, are being gifted with a free season of MLS Season Pass, a $99 value. While we're happy for those who enjoy watching soccer, we're seriously hoping this isn't...

Galaxy S23 Ultra Review: Déjà Vu With Slight Upgrades

Tim February 15, 2023 84

On paper and to the eye, the Galaxy S23 Ultra doesn't appear to be too much different than last year's Galaxy S22 Ultra. It has the same display, same overall appearance thanks to the floating design for the rear cameras, and in general a very similar spec...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 84

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 84

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 84

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 84

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 84

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 84

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 84

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 84

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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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