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Watch a Pixel 6 Pro Get Assembled in Video Presumably Produced by Teletubbies

Tim October 8, 2021 31

Well, this is one you don't see too often. In the Android community, we're very used to seeing video teardowns of a device following release, but we hardly ever see the assembling of a device. In a video posted to YouTube, we get the full rundown of Pixel 6...

Remastered Grand Theft Auto Collection Coming to Android Next Year

Tim October 8, 2021 9

Detailed this morning, a remastered version (aka Definitive Edition) of the fantastic Grand Theft Auto trilogy is coming to Android next year. That release will be after it hits PC and console. For those who don't know, the trilogy as its known, consists of...

Mobvoi is About to Announce the TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra

Kellen October 8, 2021 7

Mobvoi has another new watch to announce, this time as the TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra GPS. I wish that name wasn't serious, but this is serious and that really is the name of their new watch. I'm just reporting the news, folks, be nice to me. On October 13 at 6AM...

Moto G Pure Arrives in US for $160

Kellen October 7, 2021 7

Motorola, king of budget phones, dropped another budget phone on our faces this morning. The Moto G Pure is that phone, and it comes in at a ridiculously low price with a set of specs not meant to win any awards, but one that should power you through lengthy...

Latest Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro Specs List Looks Good

Kellen October 7, 2021 58

Google probably had a well-thought-out reason for showing off the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro so early, basically two months before they officially revealed the devices in great detail. Maybe it was to control the narrative. Maybe it was to make the leaks less...

Verizon’s 5G UWB Expands to 5 New Markets, 5G Home to 3 New Markets

Tim October 7, 2021 7

Verizon's 5G is continuing its spread across this beautiful land of ours, popping up in new markets this month. Five markets are getting access to 5G Ultra Wideband (UWB), while three markets are getting Verizon's 5G Home service. With the addition of these...

First Looks at Pixel 6’s New Pixel Stand and Some Other Goodies are Here

Kellen October 7, 2021 30

With the Pixel 6 event still a few days away, the leaks refuse to stop. In the latest dump, we get to see both phones in the hands of humans, wearing a case, with some water splashed around on their surfaces, and on what appears to be the new Pixel Stand,...

European Retailer Details Surprisingly Reasonable Pixel 6 Pricing

Tim October 6, 2021 53

We're so close to the release of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Because of this, it's only natural that leaks from retailers would begin, with a German retailer potentially spilling the beans on the price of the smaller Pixel 6. With expectations set that...

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

Tim January 22, 2026 53

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

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

Kellen January 21, 2026 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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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