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Google Phone Prepares to Record Calls From Non-Contacts

Kellen January 8, 2021 6

The Google Phone is one of Google's apps that you can point as having received regular and worthwhile features over the past couple of years. It constantly picks up new items that have helped stop spam calls, added Assistant to screen calls from strange...

OnePlus Band Coming January 11, No US Plans Hinted

Tim January 8, 2021 5

OnePlus' first wearable device, a smart band called OnePlus Band, will be unveiled on January 11 in India. As of right now, release in the US doesn't look to be happening, as details for the device are already up on Amazon's website for the Indian market, but...

Motorola Announces 3 New Moto G Phones, Motorola One 5G Ace

Kellen January 8, 2021 18

It may be early on a Friday, but Motorola has four new budget phones for you to get excited about, Moto budget phone lover. The 2021 versions of the Moto G Stylus, Moto G Power, and Moto G Play are official, as is a new phone, the Motorola One 5G Ace. With...

Unlocked Pixel 4a 5G Arrives in White End of the Month

Kellen January 7, 2021 9

The Pixel 4a 5G initially launched in both unlocked and Verizon variants, with Verizon's 4a 5G carrying a price tag $100 higher for access to their 5G mmW network. Verizon's new Pixel phone also came in an exclusive "Clearly White" colorway that we can happily...

Simple Bank to Shut Down

Tim January 7, 2021 41

In an email to customers, Simple Bank, the all digital Portland-based banking service, is shutting its digital doors. It's noted to be a strategic decision by Simple's parent bank, BBVA USA. If you use Simple, here's what you need to know: Right now, nothing...

Verizon 5G Home and 5G Ultra Wideband Expands to Several New Markets

Kellen January 7, 2021 7

Only a week into 2021 and the first 5G announcements are here, as carriers and phone makers continue to try and convince the world that 5G is a big deal and something you should be interested in paying for. Verizon said today that it'll expand both 5G Home and...

Galaxy Chromebook 2 Starts at $550, Still Super Fine in Red

Tim January 7, 2021 3

Samsung made its new Galaxy Chromebook 2 official this morning, deciding to kickstart all of next week's CES activities. A look at this device was leaked back in December, with those past images being spot on. All you need to know about the Chromebook 2 is...

OnePlus 8T is $100 Off Today

Kellen January 6, 2021 4

Need another good phone deal for the day? OnePlus dropped the price on the OnePlus 8T by $100, bringing its price to $649 in either color. For $649, you get an excellent phone with high refresh rate display, 12GB RAM, all the storage you could ever need (256GB...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 4

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 released. Google shipped Android 16 QPR2 to stable channels this month as the December Pixel update,...

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Verizon Pixel 8, Pixel 9, and Pixel 10 Devices Get New December Update (Updated)

Kellen December 17, 2025 4

All of Google's still-supported Pixel devices received a huge QPR2 update in early December with new features and tons of bug...

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Google Makes Controversial Pixel Search Bar Change

Kellen December 17, 2025 4

Within the past several days, a group of Pixel owners noticed a change to the way the Search bar at the bottom of their Pixel...

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Samsung December Updates Continue Roll Out to All These Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 4

Samsung started sending December updates to a batch of devices earlier in the week, but they weren't quite done with 2025....

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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 4

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 4

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 4

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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Pixel Watch 4 Updates Bring New Gestures, Smarter Smart Replies

Kellen December 9, 2025 4

The Pixel Watch 4 is seeing its own little Feature Drop this morning with a handful of new features. Google is adding a...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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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