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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...

Samsung TV Owners Get Philips Hue Sync App, Ending Need for Expensive Hardware

Tim January 5, 2023 4

The game has just been changed for select Samsung TV owners, and as a Sony TV owner, I'm feeling really left out in the cold right now. Announced at CES this week, there's a new Philips Hue Sync TV app coming to select Samsung TV models, designed to eliminate...

Galaxy Z TriFold In US Samsung Stores Tomorrow, But You Can’t Buy It

Tim January 22, 2026 4

Galaxy Z TriFold launch is literally right around the corner, with units headed to select Samsung Experience Stores across...

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What’s Your Carrier’s Device Unlock Policy: T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T

Kellen January 21, 2026 4

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 4

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

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Samsung Makes New Bixby Official in One UI 8.5 With Perplexity AI

Kellen January 20, 2026 4

The betas of One UI 8.5, as well as supposedly leaked screenshots, showed a potentially renewed investment in Bixby from...

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How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 4

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 4

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 4

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 4

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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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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