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Look How Much Faster T-Mobile’s 5G is Than Verizon and AT&T

Kellen January 18, 2023 60

Kicking off the year and telling yourself that you might be ready to find a new wireless carrier isn't a bad move. As you likely know, there is a never-ending battle to claim a 5G crown, even as all of the 5G promises from 5 years ago have never materialized....

Complete Galaxy S23 Lineup Spec Rundown

Tim January 18, 2023 23

Twas only a matter of time. A European retailer has posted complete specifications for the Galaxy S23 lineup, including specs for the Galaxy S23 Ultra. We now know pretty much everything there is to know with exception to US pricing. Reserve a Galaxy S23, Get...

Google Stadia Controller Bluetooth Unlock

Stadia Controller’s Bluetooth Unlock Tool is Available!

Kellen January 17, 2023 16

The Stadia Controller Bluetooth unlock tool is now live for those who want to unlock their controller for things outside of Stadia, which will soon shutdown. It's a big day for those of us not really into throwing away perfectly good hardware. For those...

Galaxy S23 Ultra’s Likely 200MP Camera Candidate Sounds Bonkers

Tim January 17, 2023 22

After months of reports, Samsung has confirmed the existence of ISOCELL HP2, its 200MP sensor likely to be shipped on the backside of the upcoming Galaxy S23 Ultra. We've been hearing about this thing since last August, and finally, we have details....

Google Discover is Ready for the Pixel Tablet

Kellen January 17, 2023 3

Google really wants to show the world that it is ready to give this whole tablet idea another serious attempt. The Pixel Tablet is around the corner and the last thing they need is to release it without anything that looks good on it. They started updating all...

10 Years Later, Who Still Has the $7.99/Month Google Play Music Subscription?

Tim January 17, 2023 106

I was looking over my current Google subscriptions and happened upon my favorite of them -- my $7.99/month subscription to YouTube Premium. I went to look how long I've had that subscription and wouldn't you know it, it's been active for nearly 10 years. I can...

Samsung’s Self Repair Program Expands to Include Galaxy S22 Lineup

Tim January 17, 2023

Last year, Samsung launched its Self Repair Program, a step in the right direction in terms of less people having to visit their local mall and hitting up that random guy who works the phone repair kiosk. It's also good timing when you consider that many world...

Google Could be Making Their Own AirTag Device

Kellen January 16, 2023 32

Tracking tags like Apple's AirTag and Tile sure seem to be popular. What was once a category of product that people mostly used to track luggage, these tracking devices are now being used for all sorts of ideas or to attach to items that you might not want to...

Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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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