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LG Unveils Display You Can Fold Forward AND Backward

Tim January 6, 2023 3

LG is at CES this year, showing Galaxy Z Fold devices owners exactly what they shouldn't do with their foldable phone. What's actually happening, you may ask? LG Display is showing off a foldable OLED display that can fold both ways, forward and backward....

T-Mobile Bringing Free WiFi to All Delta Flyers, Regardless of Carrier

Tim January 6, 2023 3

T-Mobile announced a new partnership with Delta Airlines this week, one that brings free WiFi to everyone on board with a SkyMiles membership beginning February 1. Previously, anyone with just T-Mobile was already getting free connectivity, but with this move,...

Here’s Another Early Look at the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Ultra

Tim January 6, 2023 54

We will never turn down the potential to look at upcoming flagship devices ahead of official unveiling, especially when it comes to the top device makers like Google, OnePlus, and Samsung. Last September, we got our first supposed look at the Galaxy S23 Ultra...

Google and Spotify are Cooking Up a Couple of Sweet Audio Controls for Android

Kellen January 5, 2023 1

Controlling media on your Android phone has certainly turned into a much improved experience over the years. We now have a fancy media player in the notification shade, controls over what our volume buttons do, and easier ways to switch between devices. This...

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Satellite Could Save Your Life Some Day

Tim January 5, 2023 1

With Apple recently introducing a satellite-based emergency communications system for the latest generation of iPhones, it was merely a matter of time before all other companies with a focus on mobile communications would work to deliver something similar to...

Google Maps Turn-By-Turn Navigation Arrives on Wear OS, No Phone Required

Kellen January 5, 2023 5

Back at the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 in August 2022, Google and Samsung made the quietest of announcements about Google Maps and navigation. They said at the time that users of Wear OS would "soon" be able to experience Google Maps without a...

New Android Auto UI is Finally Here!

Kellen January 5, 2023 43

The big Android Auto refresh that Google first showed off at last year's Google I/O is starting to rollout! I know, I know, they told us to expect it last summer, but it apparently needed a bit more time. The new Android Auto UI arrives with a scalable...

Razer Edge Launches January 26 Starting at $399

Tim January 5, 2023 3

First detailed last October, we now have official availability details for the Razer Edge handheld Android-powered gaming device straight from Razer, who is currently showcasing the device at CES in Las Vegas. If you're anything like me, you have been waiting...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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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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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