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Google Disables Call Screening on Pixel 6 Because of December Bug

Kellen December 22, 2021 54

Google has yet to acknowledge what is going on with the December update for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. We aren't sure if they found a critical bug that caused it to be pulled or if they really are just slowly rolling it out. Either way, most people in the US...

Motorola Edge+ Gets the December Update

Kellen December 22, 2021 1

Motorola only owes Edge+ owners one more OS update to Android 12, assuming they plan to keep the promise they made when it launched. To end the year, they are not delivering that update, but they are at least pushing out the December Android patch, which seems...

Google Pixel Watch Evidence Mounts

Kellen December 21, 2021 29

For the first time in the years-long running conversation around a supposed Pixel Watch, real evidence is starting to appear that suggests we may finally get one. After a new Wear OS 3 emulator build was discovered a week ago, signs from within it pointing to...

OSOM Shows Off First Phone, Brings Back All the Essential Phone Vibes

Kellen December 21, 2021 25

We talked about the Galaxy Nexus on its 10-year anniversary last week and how it's one of those phones that sticks out in my mind as one of the most important to Android's history, even if it was a terrible phone. Another phone that I'd put in that category,...

Galaxy Note 9 Gets First Update on Its New Quarterly Schedule

Kellen December 21, 2021 17

The Galaxy Note 9 from Samsung is old enough that it no longer receives monthly updates, but that doesn't mean the phone is done getting new software. Now on a quarterly schedule, Samsung's oldest still-supported Note phone is getting a fresh piece of software...

Google is Cutting Off OnHub Router Support Next Year

Kellen December 20, 2021 39

Google notified owners of OnHub-branded routers today that they will need to upgrade to a new WiFi setup before the end of next year. OnHub routers, which were kind of the start of Google WiFi before there was Google WiFi, will lose support in December of 2022...

Samsung Will Give You Over $1,000 Off the Galaxy Z Fold 3, Free Case and Buds 2

Kellen December 20, 2021 9

Samsung is running a last minute "Exclusive Holiday Offer" on the Galaxy Z Fold 3 that gets its price down somewhere in the range of a Pixel 6, assuming you have a phone to trade. Thanks to a combination of instant discount and trade-in offer, the Galaxy Z...

Anker’s 4K Nebula Android TV Dongle is $49.99 Today, Its Lowest Price Yet

Kellen December 20, 2021 8

A couple of months ago, Anker released its NEBULA 4K Streaming Dongle with HDR (official name) without much promotion. The product stood out because it runs Android TV, is small enough to tuck behind a TV, and appears to come with a pretty sweet remote....

January 2026 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen January 12, 2026 8

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 8

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

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 8

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 8

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 8

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 8

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 8

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 8

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 54

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 54

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 54

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 54

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 54

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 54

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 54

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 54

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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