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Tip: Latitude in Google Maps Now Has Google+ Integration for Check-ins

Kellen July 6, 2011 87

Today's Google Maps update that included transit navigation is turning out to be quite the fun-filled hidden gem adventure. Our readers first discovered that you could start downloading maps for offline viewing, but there is also new Google+ integration in...

Kellen July 6, 2011 66

It seems like it was just yesterday that we were informing everyone of Verizon's plans to extend out the free 4G LTE hotspot promo for the Charge, Revolution and Thunderbolt to July 6, doesn't it? Well, we wanted to remind everyone that today is the last day...

Kellen July 6, 2011 47

Not to be out done by Google's new cloud-based music service, Amazon has decided to step up its game in the free storage department. The Amazon Cloud Player will now allow you to store an unlimited amount of music as long as you purchase one of their storage...

Kellen July 6, 2011 55

And it's official. Verizon's "usage based" data plans have been announced through the company's Facebook page and confirm everything we've been telling you for weeks now. The positive spin of everyone now having "MORE options" is pretty comical, but they did...

Kellen July 6, 2011 95

The DROID3 by Motorola should be available some time tonight around midnight eastern for direct fill orders, which would be through Verizon's sales number and possibly online (not in stores though). We know that Big Red has already uploaded a video walk-...

Kellen July 6, 2011 114

Yesterday we ran a poll that asked if everyone still considered the DROID Bionic to be the device to have and saw over 8,000 votes that were all over the board. Some of you have clearly decided that this won't be your next phone, while others are now waiting...

Kellen July 6, 2011 53

That was quick. I didn't even have a chance to watch the entire thing before Verizon pulled this new overview video of the DROID3 that just appeared on Youtube. It was literally there for 5 minutes and now it's gone. Fortunately, I was able to grab one...

Kellen July 6, 2011 106

Tomorrow is July 7, and that means that you will need to be on an unlimited smartphone data plan by the end of today or else you will be subject to Verizon's new tiered data plans. It's been almost two weeks since we broke news on these new tiers and have...

AT&T Shuffles Entire Unlimited Plan Line-Up, Mostly for Good

Kellen March 13, 2026 106

AT&T has revamped its unlimited plan line-up this week, giving its top two plans more data while introducing a new value-...

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Hopefully You Pre-Ordered Your Galaxy S26 Ultra

Kellen March 11, 2026 106

The Galaxy S26 series is officially on sale as of today. For those who pre-ordered, you should have already received your...

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First Look at Upcoming Pixel 11 Pro Fold

Tim March 9, 2026 106

This week we're getting our first possible look at the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, a followup to last year's Pixel 10 Pro Fold. The...

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OnePlus 15T Features Gargantuan Battery With 50W Wireless Charging

Tim March 6, 2026 106

Ok, so I'm starting to understand why people were calling Galaxy S26 Ultra a bit boring. Detailed this morning, the upcoming...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Review: Slim, Smart, and Crazy Battery Life

Tim March 5, 2026 106

Galaxy 26 Ultra has arrived. It's perfect for 2026, taking an AI-first approach to many things, which is either a turn on or...

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Google Pixel 10a Review: What a Good Little Phone

Kellen March 4, 2026 106

The Pixel 10a was announced by Google a few weeks back and the general response to it was, "This just seems like a Pixel 9a."...

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2026 March Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen March 3, 2026 106

The March Pixel update is available for download today and it's a big one. Not only is it a Pixel Feature Drop (all new...

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March Pixel Feature Drop Arriving With 12+ New Features

Kellen March 3, 2026 106

The March Google Pixel update arrived today as the March Pixel Feature Drop and there are a ton of new features and changes....

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 87

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 87

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 87

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 87

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 87

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 87

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 87

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 87

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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Tip: Latitude in Google Maps Now Has Google+ Integration for Check-ins

Reminder: Free 4G LTE Hotspot for the Charge, Thunderbolt and Revolution Ends Today

Verizon Makes “Usage Based” Data Plans Officially Official Through Facebook (Updated)

DROID3 Pricing: $459 Full Retail or $199 on New Two-Year Contract

Wednesday Poll: Locked Bootloaders Still Matter to You?

DROID3 Video Overview Makes Brief Appearance on Youtube

Reminder: This is the Last Day to Lock into Verizon Unlimited Data