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T-Mobile Really Wants You to Know They are Not a Part of the C-Band 5G Airline Drama

Kellen January 20, 2022 23

The ongoing back and forth between the FAA and airlines and Verizon and AT&T over deployment of C-Band 5G around airports is not the most interesting of subjects. I wouldn't blame you for not really following closely along with it. However, it is important...

Google Play Games Beta for PC Launches Outside of US

Tim January 20, 2022 23

Late last year, Google announced Google Play Games for the PC platform, allowing gamers to enjoy their favorite mobile titles on their desktop and laptop computers. This week, Google has launched a beta for this, but sadly, it's not for users in the US. The...

Can Your Phone Connect to Verizon’s New C-Band 5G Network?

Kellen January 19, 2022 23

We've talked a lot this week about the launch of C-Band 5G and how it'll finally bring a good 5G experience to Verizon and AT&T customers. The thing is, we didn't mention which devices will work and you are probably staring at yours right now wondering if...

Verizon’s C-Band 5G is Live and Their 5G Home Might be the Play

Kellen January 19, 2022 23

Now that everyone has shared their frustrations with the US government and airline industry and made adjustments to rollouts, Verizon and AT&T have gone ahead and fired up their very important C-Band 5G networks. Today's big activation means better network...

Samsung is Selling Refurbed Galaxy Watch 4 Units Starting at $138

Tim January 19, 2022 23

Samsung's official eBay store is selling refurbished Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic units (both 40mm and 44mm), starting at as low at $138. Is that good compared to the usual starting price of $249? Yes, it absolutely is. While some may shy away from...

AT&T Deploys C-Band Spectrum in 8 Markets

Tim January 19, 2022 23

AT&T announced this morning that it has begun deploying its C-Band spectrum in 8 markets, ranging from Orlando, FL to Chicago, IL. C-Band is meant to compliment AT&T's existing 5G efforts (like mmWave), but as you may have seen around the web already,...

YouTube TV is Getting The Weather Channel

Kellen January 18, 2022 23

The Weather Channel is coming to YouTube TV. Yep, that's the word out of a deal announced today between Google and Allen Media Group (AMG). While talking up a cloud services agreement, the press release for the news also brought up the famed weather tracking...

T-Mobile Dominates Latest Network Speed, 5G Availability Metrics

Tim January 18, 2022 23

Speedtest Intelligence, provided by Ookla, has the latest figures concerning network speed, consistency, 5G availability, and other markers among the top three mobile US carriers: T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T. As the data shows, T-Mobile is crushing the...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 5

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 6

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 12

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 4

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 2

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 12

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 18

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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This Galaxy Watch Ultra Kicked to 50% Off

Kellen December 19, 2025 23

The Galaxy Watch Ultra is not an inexpensive watch on most days. $650 for a smartwatch will never be an easy amount to...

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Samsung Goes Instant $400 Off on Galaxy Z Fold 7

Kellen December 18, 2025 23

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 is $1,000 off if you have a trade-in or an instant $400 off without one. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 deals...

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YouTube Premium Kicking 40% Off Pixel 10 for Subscribers

Kellen December 17, 2025 23

Google is pulling out all of the promos from several services to try and get you to buy one of their new Pixel 10 series...

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Google Pixelsnap Qi2 Charger Gets First Ever Discount

Kellen December 16, 2025 23

The Pixel 10 series features a handful of upgrades, but one of the most noteworthy is the introduction of Qi2 and magnets...

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DEAL: Pixel Watch 3 LTE With a 40% Drop in Price is Best Ever

Kellen December 16, 2025 23

The Pixel Watch 4 is a winner of a watch because Google brought a couple of fun upgrades for 2025. However, the Pixel Watch 3...

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Best Buy Kicks Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra to $699 ($500 Off)

Kellen December 16, 2025 23

The final days of Xmas shopping are upon us and you may be looking for a last minute deal to finish off a shopping list or to...

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Google Sends Out $200 Credit Towards Pixel 10 Pro, Bringing Price to New Low

Tim December 15, 2025 23

Google is sending out $200 in credit towards the purchase of a Pixel 10 Pro or Pixel 10 Pro XL to eligible members, which can...

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Verizon Offers $25/Mo for 4 Lines, Free Flagship Phones For Those Who Switch

Tim December 15, 2025 23

Those following carrier news in 2025, you may be aware of Verizon's struggles. Last month, the company's new CEO announced 13...

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