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Samsung Responds to Throttling Claims, Is Definitely Throttling Your Galaxy S22

Tim March 4, 2022 41

It was recently discovered that many apps on the Android platform, somewhere around 10,000 and including the most popular apps in the world, are having their performance throttled on new Galaxy S22 devices. You may ask yourself, "Why?" We as consumers are...

Verizon’s +play is a Hub for All Those Damn Streaming Services of Yours

Kellen March 3, 2022 14

There was a shift a few years back to a world of streaming, where many decided that cutting off overpriced cable was a smart move and that subscribing to select services that you actually use was worthwhile. I'm not so sure the cost-cutting is there any longer...

OSOM Shares Some of Its First Phone’s Specs, Talks Big on Camera

Kellen March 3, 2022 15

The OSOM OV1 is still coming and it's clear that this crew has a lot left in the smartphone tank following their frustrating days at Essential. They've shared some important details this week, like the processor, material choices for hardware, when it's...

Verizon’s 5G UWB Expected to Cover 175 Million by Year’s End

Tim March 3, 2022 12

Today is Verizon's Investor Day, a time Verizon takes to showcase what it's doing to ensure its shareholders that it'll keep making money well into the future. A tidbit of info that was shared today is that Verizon expects its 5G Ultra Wideband service to...

Xfinity Rewards Gets You $1 Movie Rentals, Mobile Discounts, Supersonic WiFi Early Access

Tim March 3, 2022 2

Comcast announced the launch of Xfinity Rewards this week, a rewards program designed specifically to reward its customers for simply being customers, similar to what T-Mobile has with T-Mobile Tuesdays. The rewards are also similar, but if you've been an...

Google’s Assistant Snapshot is Going Away

Kellen March 3, 2022 18

The year was 2018 and your boy was as excited as can be. Why? Because Google had sort of brought back Google Now in a weird, through-the-Assistant sort of way. Without much effort to make you aware of it or to make it easily accessible, Google has decided to...

Nothing’s Next Product is a Phone Coming Very Soon

Kellen March 2, 2022 13

The next device from Nothing, the small technology device maker started by former OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, is right around the corner. In fact, we are reportedly going to see it this month or next and the chances of it being the company's first phone are...

Pixel Watch Appears in US Carrier Inventory System

Tim March 2, 2022 24

Pixel Watch, something we've been talking about for years, finally appears to be happening. Can you believe it? 2022 is looking like the year, with Wear OS 3 ready to be featured front and center and Google more than capable of producing some nice hardware....

What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 24

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 24

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 41

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 41

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 41

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 41

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 41

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 41

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 41

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 41

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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