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Today Only: OnePlus RCC Members Get a OnePlus 9 for Only $545 ($184 Off)

Tim March 9, 2022 2

For one day only, OnePlus is offering the OnePlus 9 at just $545 to members of its free-to-join Red Cable Club (RCC). If you aren't familiar, RCC is a loyalty program that nets OnePlus fans exclusive discounts on products and other goodies. If you like OnePlus...

Verizon Up is Changing and Your Device Dollars Need to be Spent

Kellen March 9, 2022 11

Verizon Up, the rewards program from Verizon that has been a surprisingly enjoyable bonus for Verizon customers who like receiving free gift cards and device dollars each month, is about to change. The changes must be dramatic too, as Verizon notified...

New Verizon Home Internet Customers Getting Free Year of Disney Bundle

Tim March 9, 2022 1

If you live in an area that offers Verizon's Home Internet service, and you happen to become a customer today or any time after March 9, prepare to be showered with an amazing gift. Verizon announced this week that new customers of 5G Home Internet or 4G LTE...

Nothing Sets March 23 as Date to Reveal New Products, Possibly a Phone

Kellen March 9, 2022 3

After reports surfaced last week suggesting Nothing is about to announce something, the tech start-up confirmed this morning that an upcoming launch is around the corner. On March 23, Nothing will host an event called "The Truth" where they'll share...

Google is Going to Let You Archive Android Apps Instead of Uninstalling

Kellen March 8, 2022 15

Later this year, you may not have to fully uninstall an app to free up space on that aging phone of yours. Google announced today that it has been cooking up a way to archive apps on your phone, making it easier to restore them with user data at some point in...

Apex Legends for Android Arrives Outside of US for Testing

Tim March 8, 2022 5

Apex Legends Mobile is now available to users outside of the US in select regions for a testing phase, ensuring that when the game does launch globally, it's with as few hitches as possible. If you aren't down with the Apex, the game is a battle royale...

Android 12L Coming to Samsung, Lenovo, and Microsoft Devices

Tim March 7, 2022 7

Google announced today that Android 12L, its Android OS designed to be used by foldables and tablets, will be making its way to a list of devices from makers like Samsung, Lenovo, and Microsoft. If you haven't followed the Android 12L news at all, the first...

March Google Pixel Update is a Massive Bug Fixer Too: Here’s the List

Kellen March 7, 2022 46

The March Pixel update is rolling out now to every Pixel phone except for the Pixel 6 series, which will get it later this month. When your specific Google Pixel phone grabs this update, there is a really good chance it will take care of bugs that have annoyed...

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

Kellen January 21, 2026 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 46

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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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