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New Verizon Device Unlock Policy is Live and Surprisingly Automatic

Kellen January 27, 2026 10

Verizon began updating device unlock policies for its various prepaid brands shortly after the FCC gave it a waiver that allowed it to do so. We assumed the main device unlock policy for Verizon itself would follow shortly and it now has. The new Verizon...

Galaxy Z TriFold US Sales Open January 30, Priced at $2,899

Tim January 27, 2026 19

Samsung has confirmed Galaxy Z TriFold availability for the US. The trifold will go on sale starting January 30, priced at $2,899. The device features two hinges, allowing for users to unfold the device into a massive 10-inch display. At just 3.9mm thick at...

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T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen January 27, 2026 8

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With Verizon getting a waiver from the FCC to implement whatever unlock policy they would like, it's probably a good idea that everyone knows...

Google Play Services Update Includes CTAP2 Security Key Support, More

Tim January 26, 2026 2

There's a fresh Google Play Services rolling out to Android devices, including a change for the Google Play app. Labeled as Play Services v26.03, there is a total of five changes. For Android Automotive, "Google Accounts for users under 18 that were unable to...

Nothing Phone (4a) Goes Through Certification Ahead of Launch

Tim January 26, 2026 3

We have heard essentially nothing about the supposedly upcoming Nothing Phone (4a). Last year's Phone (3a) launched in March, so realistically, we should be nearing the launch timeframe for a followup. Fittingly, recent certification for a market outside of...

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Verizon Back on Top in Latest State of the Mobile Union Report

Tim January 26, 2026 4

The latest State of the Mobile Union report from RootMetrics is now live, providing analysis on which of the mobile carriers performed best in the second half of 2025. Performance is broken down into many different categories, as well as markets, which allows...

What OS is Best for Boomers and Beyond? Apparently Not Android

Tim January 23, 2026 38

When I first got into Android, my mother also made the switch. Over time, the majority of my family (siblings, aunt, uncle, cousins, etc.) followed suit. While great, due to the nature of my work, I became the go-to "IT guy" for many of their problems. Then,...

Pixel Weather App Called Out for Being Super Inaccurate

Tim January 23, 2026 28

Users are taking to the web, drawing attention to inaccuracies provided by the Pixel Weather app found on Google Pixel devices. Especially now, when parts of the US are bracing for a serious winter storm, the weather information we receive from our devices is...

2026 February Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen February 3, 2026 28

Google Pixel February 2026 update now available for download on the Pixel 7a up through the Pixel 10 series. The February...

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Where’s the February Pixel Update?

Kellen February 2, 2026 28

Pixel updates are no longer released on the first Monday of the month, as Google has shifted to a schedule that gives it more...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Specs

Kellen January 30, 2026 28

The Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks with a set of specs, including the camera, battery size, processor, and dimensions. Samsung still...

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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 29, 2026 28

Both T-Mobile and AT&T have seen several years in a row of steady customer growth, likely because of improvements to...

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Chrome Gets 5 Wild New Gemini AI Features

Kellen January 28, 2026 28

Google has essentially launched its new vision for Chrome today with an announcement for several new Gemini-powered features...

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Galaxy Z TriFold US Sales Open January 30, Priced at $2,899

Tim January 27, 2026 28

Samsung has confirmed Galaxy Z TriFold availability for the US. The trifold will go on sale starting January 30, priced at $2...

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T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen January 27, 2026 28

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

Tim January 22, 2026 28

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

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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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