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Here is Samsung’s First Galaxy S21 Teaser

Kellen December 31, 2020 11

Samsung still has yet to confirm a launch date for the Galaxy S21 line, even if all rumors point to it happening around January 14. That hasn't stopped them from confirming it's coming, though. They have already let hold our spot in line to pre-order one and...

Grab These Galaxy Buds Live for $80

Kellen December 31, 2020 16

The year is wrapping up, so why not treat yourself to one final deal? Best Buy has the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live (beans!) for $79.99, which is a cool $90 off their original price. Now, this deal is mostly because these are Geek Squad Certified Refurbished and...

Verizon LG Wing Gets Big Update to Take Advantage of Its Double Screen Fun

Kellen December 30, 2020 4

The LG Wing, a swiveling phone made for creators and foldable haters, is picking up a big update this week on Verizon. The update not only brings fresh security patches, it adds new functionality to the dual-screen swivelness. Labeled as build F100VM10d with...

Fossil’s Best Gen 5 Watches are $139 Today ($156 Off) (Updated: Still)

Kellen December 30, 2020 9

Fossil may not yet sell any smartwatches with the new Snapdragon Wear 4100 chip, but their best smartwatches still offer one of the better Wear OS experiences. Those best watches are at some of their best prices ever today over at Amazon. UPDATE 12/30: They...

Google’s Adaptive Battery Charging Only Works During Certain Hours

Kellen December 30, 2020 20

As a part of the December Pixel Feature Drop, Google announced a new feature for select Pixel phones called Adaptive Charging. The idea for Adaptive Charging was to offer a solution that could help take care of your battery by charging it steadily over a long...

The Galaxy S21 is a Pretty Phone

Kellen December 30, 2020 35

After seeing the Galaxy S21 line-up in countless images, my thoughts on its design haven't necessarily changed much - I've always admitted that its unique backside was tastefully done. But after seeing fresh real-world pictures this week, I'm back to thinking...

Samsung Pushes Hard to Sell Out of the Galaxy S20 With Trade-in Deals

Kellen December 29, 2020 11

In a last ditch effort to sell through remaining Galaxy S20 inventory, Samsung has opened up its trade-in program to get you to bite and own this year's Galaxy S phone before the new one arrives in a few weeks. They are offering up to an instant $550 off...

OnePlus 8T Update Optimizes and Improves a Lot of Stuff

Kellen December 29, 2020 12

The OnePlus 8T is receiving an update across the globe starting this week to build 11.0.6.7. The update improves several areas (gestures, camera), adds new features (keyboard), fixes several bugs (WiFi), and adds a newer security patch. Depending where you...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 12

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 12

You may have forgotten the timeline, but Google was pushing to force all off of Google Assistant and onto Gemini by the end...

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What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 12

Google may have released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 at the worst possible time of the day, but we're still going to dive into it...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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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