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Google Japan Announces Pixel 5 a Bit Early, Details Pricing for Local Market

Tim September 28, 2020 40

September 30 is the day Google is unveiling the Pixel 5. That's very soon. However, companies can sometimes slip up and that's exactly what recently happened with Google Japan. Via the company's official Twitter account for Japan, the Pixel 5 was announced,...

AT&T Gives You More Family Plan Flexibility With “Unlimited Your Way” Program

Kellen September 28, 2020 6

Choosing a wireless plan line-up for your family shouldn't mean having to get everyone in the family the same exact plan. Since people have different needs from wireless service, AT&T has introduced "Unlimited Your Way," a new program that lets you choose...

Amazon Finally Sets 2020 Prime Day Dates: October 13-14

Kellen September 27, 2020 2

The questions over whether or not Amazon would still put together a Prime Day for 2020 have now been answered. Amazon announced tonight that Prime Day 2020 takes place in a 2-day event next month. From October 13-14, Amazon Prime Day will prepare everyone for...

DEAL: Galaxy Buds Live are $135 ($35 Off) in Super Limited Deal

Kellen September 26, 2020 6

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are a part of a limited time deal today that shaves $35 off their usual $169.99 price. Since these are only a few weeks old and this price brings them down under the price of the Buds+, I'm thinking this is a great time to grab a...

Google Messages Plans Clean-Up of All Those Passcodes Filling Your Inbox

Kellen September 26, 2020 24

Having some level of additional security on the dozens of online accounts we access throughout a day or week or month is so important. It feels at times like our data is never safe, but requiring a passcode or something similar to login to your bank or email...

DEAL: New TicWatch Pro 3 Gets a $45 Off Discount With Fan Code

Kellen September 25, 2020 4

Mobvoi's new TicWatch Pro 3, the only Wear OS watch anyone should consider buying at this point, was only released yesterday and yet you can already get it at a sizable discount. Using a special code for Mobvoi fans, you can drop $45 off its $300 price. If you...

YouTube on Android TV Getting Minor UI Tweak

Tim September 25, 2020 3

Is it just me or is the YouTube app on Android TV totally whack? The menu on the left is oddly organized, like, why are my subscriptions all of the way near the bottom? Also, when you tap on a recommended video from the Android TV home screen, it just opens...

Buncha Verizon, AT&T Galaxy Devices Pick Up September Security Patch

Tim September 25, 2020 11

Many updates are rolling out to Samsung Galaxy owners this week. On AT&T, the entire Galaxy S10 family and Note 10 lineup is receiving the September security patch, plus the Galaxy Fold is also picking up the update. Over on Verizon, the Galaxy S10 lineup...

Galaxy Z TriFold US Sales Open January 30, Priced at $2,899

Tim January 27, 2026 11

Samsung has confirmed Galaxy Z TriFold availability for the US. The trifold will go on sale starting January 30, priced at $2...

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

Tim January 22, 2026 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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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