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You’ll Want to See T-Mobile’s New “5G UC” Logo

Kellen September 16, 2021 21

5G in the US is still a ridiculous concept surrounded by world-changing promises that started years ago and have never come close to becoming a reality. Carriers need 5G, it seems, to keep you excited about their networks and to convince you that one is better...

A Guy Took Pictures of the Google Pixel 6 Pro

Kellen September 15, 2021 50

Google still hasn't set a public date for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro to be revealed and then go on sale, but they are doing everything they can to continue to tease their arrival. The new Google Store in NYC has apparently setup display units that someone...

Galaxy S22 Ultra Will Charge Fast Again

Tim September 15, 2021 13

Samsung equipped the Galaxy S21 Ultra with 25W fast charging for its 5,000mAh battery. That's fine and dandy, but compared to some other charging speeds on the market, it's not that impressive. Then, when you remember that the Galaxy S20 Ultra supported 45W...

YouTube TV Adds Univision, UniMás, and Galavisión to Channel Line-Up

Kellen September 15, 2021 7

YouTube TV picked up three new channels this week in Univision, UniMás, and Galavisión. The arrival is nicely timed as we just kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month, and as Google noted in its announcement, these are "Spanish-language favorites." With Univision...

Google’s ‘Original Chips’ Campaign Makes Us Hungry for the Pixel 6

Tim September 15, 2021 22

I'm on a diet, one that doesn't allow me to partake in things such as junk food. Naturally, Google has taken this time to release a new Original Chips campaign, based entirely on potato chips and processors (aka chips). Get it? It's a whole lotta pun! The...

Google’s Nexus Account Comes Alive to Hype Pixel 6

Kellen September 14, 2021 11

Today is indeed iPhone 13 day, but this fine day also brought the return of an old friend who had not Tweeted in almost 4 years. Following Apple's "California Streaming" event, the Google Nexus Twitter account popped up with a perfectly timed message. The...

Here’s More Pixel 6 Pro Specs for You Google Fiends

Tim September 14, 2021 64

We have an updated understanding of what the Pixel 6 Pro will be offering later this year, thanks to new intel posted to the web. Should this latest information be accurate, Google fans are in for a real treat with this device, so fingers crossed this all pans...

Everything New in Samsung’s One UI 4 (Android 12) Beta

Tim September 14, 2021 12

I woke up this morning and flashed the One UI 4 beta to my Galaxy S21 Ultra. As we take a look around the updated software, we wanted to share Samsung's changelog for the update. As you'll see below, it's extremely lengthy, which is no surprise considering...

How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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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