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T-Mobile Offering Free Pixel 4a 5G, $99 Galaxy S20 FE This Holiday Season

Tim November 19, 2020 12

T-Mobile announced its holiday intentions this week, highlighting a free Pixel 4a 5G and a $99 Galaxy S20 FE. So long as you don't mind jumping through a few hoops, those prices are solid. For the free Pixel 4a 5G, the same device we positively reviewed, you'...

Whoa, Deal: Galaxy S20+, S20 Ultra are $500 Off From Microsoft

Kellen November 19, 2020 9

OK, I know that I just told you about a deal on Samsung's best phones that shaved $250 off each of their prices. I need to apologize because Microsoft has the entire Galaxy S20 line at an even bigger discount. How does up-to $500 off sound? If you head over to...

Google Messages RCS Goes Global, End-to-End Encryption is Coming Too

Kellen November 19, 2020 36

Google announced a couple of big items related to its Messages app this morning, both of which have to do with RCS. The biggest news is likely in encryption, but if you've been waiting for RCS to arrive in your country, it should now be. Global RCS rollout...

GeForce NOW Hits iOS Via Safari Web Browser

Tim November 19, 2020

Android related? Naw. Cool news for anyone rocking an iPhone or iPad? Most definitely. NVIDIA announced this week that it is launching GeForce NOW via the Safari web browser on iPhone and iPad, which means AAA gaming will be in the hands of the elites in our...

DEAL: Samsung’s Best Phones are $250 Off Today (Updated: Better Deal)

Kellen November 19, 2020 6

UPDATE: An even better deal has surfaced over at Microsoft's eBay store where you can get up to $500 off. Today might be a great day to buy a new phone made by Samsung. Through a major deal over at Amazon, you can grab the Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy S20+, Galaxy...

DEAL: OnePlus 8T, OnePlus Buds Bundle for $629 on B&H Photo

Tim November 18, 2020 26

This is a good deal alert. I repeat, this is a good deal alert. For a very limited time, snag a OnePlus 8T (256GB + 12GB RAM variant) and OnePlus Buds bundle for just $629 from B&H Photo. If you were to buy this bundle from OnePlus, it'd run you $749. Read...

Thank You, Google, We Needed Another Messaging App

Kellen November 18, 2020 52

The big news out of Google today has to be their announcement of a new Google Pay experience that turns their payment platform into more than just a transactional space. Going forward, Google Pay will let you send and receive money, pay for goods in stores and...

Instagram, Facebook Messenger Get New Chat Features Like ‘Watch Together’ and ‘Vanish Mode’

Tim November 18, 2020 5

Facebook announced that new features for both Messenger and Instagram are now rolling out, some quicker than others. There are three new things to look for if you find yourself messaging friends inside of these apps often. The first is Watch Together, a...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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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