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No One Can Figure Out How to Wear Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Pro

Kellen February 10, 2021 44

When buying a Galaxy S21 or Galaxy S21 Ultra, thanks to an instant credit offered that could be spent to buy accessories on the spot at a discount, I think it's safe to assume that a bunch of people recently bought Samsung's new Galaxy Buds Pro with their new...

Why Are You Still Using Android?

Kellen February 10, 2021 457

We’re asking again – why are you still using Android in 2021? When we first brought this topic up over a year ago now, Android was in a weird spot. Google had just released its Pixel 4 line-up to mostly poor reviews, Apple had seemingly knocked it out of the...

Hangouts Users May Soon Get Google Chat Beta Access

Kellen February 10, 2021 44

Google Hangouts is still alive and we're in 2021, if you can believe that. Google has yet to kill off the best messaging app it ever made, an app that was a feature tweak or two away from being the king. They will end its life soon, though, possibly by the end...

Galaxy S20 FE Gets One UI 3.1, Just Like the Galaxy S21 Has

Kellen February 10, 2021 5

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE was the darling of phone buyers in 2020 who were looking for a high-end phone experience with a budget price. It ticked a lot of boxes while saving folks hundreds of dollars over the regular Galaxy S20 line-up. It has also seen plenty...

Heads Up: Galaxy Buds Pro Earbuds Down to $169 ($30 Off)

Tim February 10, 2021 8

Samsung's latest Galaxy earbuds, the Galaxy Buds Pro, are already seeing their first sale via Woot!, down to just $169. That's $30 off their usual $199 price. These are new earbuds (not used or refurbished), and if you compare them to similar earbuds on the...

A New Pixel Buds 2 Update is Here as Build 553

Kellen February 9, 2021 9

The last Pixel Buds update we saw showed up in September to address a weird bug that involved cutouts in audio after specific amounts of time. It was the latest bug fixer for an expensive product that can't seem to find itself on stable ground. Today, another...

T-Mobile OnePlus 7T, 7T Pro 5G Receive January Security Patch

Tim February 9, 2021 1

We're still waiting on OnePlus to push Android 11 to the OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro 5G, though, we do know a beta is currently taking place. In the meantime, a new update for the two devices is rolling out to those who own the T-Mobile variants, and inside, users...

Qualcomm’s New X65 5G Modem is Kinda, Super, Really Fast

Kellen February 9, 2021 1

Qualcomm announces 5G stuff all of the time, and so it becomes hard to keep track of where the advancements are or if any of it is important. Today is one of those days where they announced a 5G-related item that matters. The Snapdragon X65 5G modem is now...

Samsung Quickly Slaps $500 Off Galaxy S26

Kellen February 25, 2026 1

The best Galaxy S26 deal is a quick $500 off from Samsung, thanks to a wide range of trade-in devices worth that much. Buying...

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Galaxy S26 Series Made Official, Starts at $899

Tim February 25, 2026 1

Samsung's Galaxy S26 lineup is now official, and for those who have been following Galaxy news for the past few months, the...

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The Nothing Phone 4a Comes in Pink

Kellen February 25, 2026 1

Earlier in the week, Nothing showed off its upcoming Nothing Phone 4a in a pretty typical mostly-white colorway. The phone...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Crazy New Privacy Display Feature

Kellen February 23, 2026 1

We showed you earlier that someone was able to buy a Galaxy S26 Ultra super early by paying an enormous sum of money in Dubai...

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Here’s the Nothing Phone 4a

Kellen February 23, 2026 1

Nothing is preparing to fully reveal the Nothing Phone 4a on March 5, so the teasing of this next device is reaching new...

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Pixel 10a Official at $499 and the Upgrades are Tough to Find

Kellen February 18, 2026 1

Google fully unveiled the Pixel 10a today and there aren't many surprises following weeks of information trickling into our...

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Google Brings AirDrop Support to Pixel 9

Kellen February 17, 2026 1

Google has moved forward with its promise to bring AirDrop support to more phones. Today, the Search giant announced that the...

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Google’s Pixel is Getting a Now Playing App

Kellen February 16, 2026 1

Wouldn't it be cool if the Now Playing service on your Pixel phone had its own app that could get new features more regularly...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 44

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 44

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 44

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 44

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 44

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 44

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 44

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 44

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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