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Google Tells Qualcomm to Chill With Its Wear OS 3.0 Talk

Kellen June 17, 2021 19

The new Wear OS 3.0 update is potentially going to be big for Google's wearable ecosystem. They've worked with Samsung to bring it to reality through a couple of watches that should arrive shortly, plus they have Fossil lined-up with a premium Gen 6 watch....

Godzilla Battle Line Released Worldwide for Android

Tim June 17, 2021 1

Godzilla, for me, is right up there with the Alien franchise. It's my childhood, so whenever something Godzilla-branded makes its way to Google Play, you better believe I'll be checking it out. Unfortunately, TOHO, the company behind Godzilla, doesn't have the...

Google Pixel Buds A-Series Now Available!

Kellen June 17, 2021 17

Google's latest and most affordable true wireless earbuds, the Pixel Buds A-Series, are now available at a store near you. At $99.99, Google managed to shave off $80 from the Pixel Buds (2nd Gen), a pair of earbuds that sounded amazing on paper and were a joy...

Samsung Discounts Galaxy Tab S7 and Gives You Free Galaxy Buds Pro

Kellen June 17, 2021 6

Samsung is hosting several decent daily deals this week through their Samsung Discover event and today's happens to hit close to home. The best Android tablet available and (arguably) best set of true wireless earbuds are bundled in a really nice promo. If you...

Galaxy Watch 4 Stops by the FCC (Updated)

Kellen June 17, 2021 8

With rumored launch date for the Galaxy Watch 4 now floating about, we're looking for any signs to indicate they may be correct. Whether that's through a retailer slipping up weeks early or the watch stopping through somewhere for certification, we're keeping...

Qualcomm Gives Hope to Older 3100/4100 Watches for New Wear OS (Updated)

Kellen June 16, 2021 9

There is a heavy amount of stress in the world of Wear OS watches at the moment now that Google has announced (with Samsung) the next version of Wear that will lead us into our Android wearable future. As cool as the new Wear OS 3.0 may end up being, all of...

Verizon Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Note 9 Snag June Security Patch

Tim June 16, 2021 3

Verizon is shipping out the June security patch to owners of the Galaxy Z Fold 2, Samsung's best phone, as well as the Galaxy Note 9. Nothing else is listed in the updates, but hey, an update is an update. Once updated, your Galaxy Z Fold 2 will have software...

Spotify Launches Greenroom, Looks About as Boring as Clubhouse

Tim June 16, 2021 11

Because I'm getting old and crusty, maybe I just don't get it, but apps like Clubhouse do not interest me. What are people talking about that's so intriguing? There's no way anything out there is as fun to listen to as the Droid Life Show, so if you really...

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

Tim January 22, 2026 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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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