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T-Mobile Basically Tells Us That Multiple Google Pixel Devices are Coming

Kellen March 29, 2021 32

The big news of the day is without a doubt the new partnership between T-Mobile and Google that will bring the search giant's services and hardware closer to millions of wireless subscribers. The RCS, Google One, and YouTube TV tie-ins that were announced are...

T-Mobile and Google Team Up for Big Pixel, RCS, and YouTube TV Moves

Kellen March 29, 2021 29

In one of the most unexpected Monday announcements, T-Mobile and Google just dropped all sorts of big partnership news on us. T-Mobile has turned into the ultimate Google fanboy, which means all of the Google products and services are coming your way, T-Mo...

I Don’t Want to Buy a Giant Phone, But That’s All There Is

Kellen March 29, 2021 79

I just wrapped up my review of the OnePlus 9 Pro, and as I do after every phone review, I take a second and ask myself, "Do I want to buy this phone for personal use?" The answer is, no, but not because of the price or software or camera or even the below-...

Galaxy Watch 3 Gets Sleep Score Feature, More Samsung Health Changes

Tim March 29, 2021 9

Verizon and Samsung are shipping out a major update to the Galaxy Watch 3 this week, a smartwatch we have a bit of experience with, plus one that Samsung is no stranger to improving since its initial launch. Once updated, you'll have either firmware version...

OnePlus 9 Pro Review: Camera Delivers, Battery Life Doesn’t

Kellen March 29, 2021 20

Prior to writing up this review, I spent some time talking about how the Android landscape in the US at the ultra high-end level of phone has shrunk down to just two players: Samsung and OnePlus. You have Samsung's Ultra phones in both S and Note lines, and...

Android 12 Developer Preview 2.1 Update is Live

Tim March 29, 2021 5

Download Android 12 DP 2.1 update for your Pixel An updated build for Developer Preview 2 of Android 12 is now available for download on select devices, focused completely on fixing what appears to be minor bugs. Specifically, the Android development team...

New Google Mystery Streaming Device at FCC has Rechargeable Battery

Kellen March 29, 2021 7

Another new Google device stopped through the FCC this week and it's doing a good job of not revealing exactly what it is. We know it streams, is a media device, and has a rechargeable battery. Are we looking at a portable Nest Audio speaker or maybe a battery...

Galaxy S21 Ultra is $200 Off and You Get $250 in Credit for Accessories

Kellen March 28, 2021 15

The final day of Samsung's Discover Spring Event is here and the final daily deal is a good one. The Galaxy S21 Ultra is a straight $200 off, plus they'll give you up to $250 in credit to spend on all the accessories to go with it. This is a good one. OK, so...

T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 29, 2026 15

Both T-Mobile and AT&T have seen several years in a row of steady customer growth, likely because of improvements to...

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Chrome Gets 5 Wild New Gemini AI Features

Kellen January 28, 2026 15

Google has essentially launched its new vision for Chrome today with an announcement for several new Gemini-powered features...

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Galaxy Z TriFold US Sales Open January 30, Priced at $2,899

Tim January 27, 2026 15

Samsung has confirmed Galaxy Z TriFold availability for the US. The trifold will go on sale starting January 30, priced at $2...

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T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen January 27, 2026 15

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

Tim January 22, 2026 15

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

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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 15

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 15

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 15

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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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