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Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro: Which are You Leaning Towards?

Kellen August 2, 2021 108

When it comes to Google Pixel phones, because Google typically releases two almost-identical phones that only differ in size, I often gravitate towards the smaller of the two. You know, because giant whale phones are kind of a pain in the ass to use. However,...

Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro Specs: An Early Official List

Kellen August 2, 2021 94

Google is going to save a lot of the details of its Pixel 6 line until they get closer to launch in a few months, but with today's early tease, we're able to start putting together a small, confirmed specs list. We know display sizes and refresh rates for the...

Google Says It’s “Ready to Invest” in Pixel 6 Marketing

Kellen August 2, 2021 27

The early reveal for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro appears to hint at Google being really proud of and excited for the phones they will launch later this fall. As far as we can tell, these phones will be truly premium, with custom chips, revamped camera systems,...

August 2021 Android Security Update Now Available for Google Pixel Phones

Kellen August 2, 2021 12

I know that all we want to think about at the moment is the Pixel 6 that Google just showed off, but it also happens to be monthly Pixel update day. The August Google Pixel update has arrived for all of the still-supported phones from the Pixel 3 through the...

Here is the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro in All Colors

Kellen August 2, 2021 45

By now you have likely seen Google's first preview of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro that will launch later this year. Google has gone ahead and revealed some details about their new phones ahead of time, likely because the leaks just keep coming, but also to...

This is the Official Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro

Kellen August 2, 2021 127

Google just showed off the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro in an official capacity as a preview of the launch this fall. Yep, those names are official, as are the designs. Oh, they also confirmed that it'll run on their first custom-built SoC which they are calling...

Klipsch Enters ANC Wireless Earbud Game With T5 II, Priced at $299

Tim August 2, 2021 4

Klipsch, specialists in all things home audio, introduced its very first set of wireless earbuds with ANC this week, called the T5 II. If you know anything about Klipsch, it's that they take their sound seriously, and with a price of $299, you best believe the...

Samsung Picked the Most Random Comment to Promote Galaxy Z Fold 3 Reservations

Kellen July 30, 2021 9

As a part of the campaign to get you to reserve a Galaxy Z Fold 3, Samsung has pushed a commercial across multiple social networks asking, "Are you ready for this life?" I hadn't actually seen the video version of the ad until today, but what got me to find it...

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

Tim January 22, 2026 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 108

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 108

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 108

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 108

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 108

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 108

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 108

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 108

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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