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Google Messages Starts Getting Message Scheduling

Kellen November 4, 2020 20

Google Messages continues to improve and become a messaging app worth using as your default. With features like reactions, Bubbles, and RCS all seeing action, and plans for more on the horizon, Messages is finally turning into the Google messaging app we've...

Reolink Argus 3 is a Solid Wireless Security Camera With Google Assistant Capabilities for Just $109

Tim November 4, 2020 10

I've always loved the idea of having Nest security cameras surround my home, with live video feeds an ask away to my connected smart display or smartphone. However, we live in a world where Nest Cams cost $199 a pop, so getting a group of them is simply...

Pixel 5 Display Gap is “Normal Part of Design,” Google Says

Kellen November 3, 2020 40

If you dive into any story we publish about the Pixel 5, you are almost guaranteed to find at least one guy who can't help but ask, "Yeah, but is there a display gap?" He's doing that because with every Google Pixel phone release there is some issue that pops...

Latest AUKEY Deals Include $20 Wireless Earbuds, $11 Power Banks, and $28 47″ Mouse Pad

Tim November 3, 2020 1

AUKEY, the maker of basically everything under the sun, has another list of deals taking place on Amazon, and wouldn't you know, we have the coupon codes you'll need for big savings. This week, there's a couple of products I'd like to highlight, as I think I'...

The Google Pixel 5 Has Won Me Over

Kellen November 3, 2020 114

It has been two weeks since I published our Google Pixel 5 review, where I talked about its simplicity while also pointing out several flaws. Since posting that, even though those flaws all still exist and I don't see myself putting the Pixel 5 at the top of...

Verizon Moto Edge+ Gets October Patch, 5G Icon

Tim November 3, 2020 2

Verizon is shipping out a new update to Moto Edge+ owners this week, complete with the October security patch and a fancy new 5G icon. Labeled as software version number QPB30.289-Q3-102-13-15, owners will have that October patch, the new 5G icon that lets...

DEAL: Samsung Wireless Charger Pad Trio Already Down to $69.99 ($20 Off)

Kellen November 2, 2020 1

The new Samsung Wireless Charger Pad Trio that was released back in September at the semi-steep price of $89.99, is discounted right now at Amazon by $20. Now priced at $69.99, this could be the only wireless charger you'll ever need to charge all of your...

HeyMelody Brings OnePlus Buds Firmware Updates to Non-OnePlus Phones

Kellen November 2, 2020 2

OnePlus now has two pairs of true wireless earbuds available for purchase, both of which offer a solid audio experience for the money. Their biggest issue up until this point has been the fact that owners of non-OnePlus phones who bought either pair haven't...

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

Tim January 22, 2026 2

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

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What’s Your Carrier’s Device Unlock Policy: T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T

Kellen January 21, 2026 2

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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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 2

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 2

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 2

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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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 2

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 2

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 2

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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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