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New Motorola Razr Gets a Few Upgrades, Launches This Fall for $1400

Kellen September 9, 2020 48

We are only a few months removed from Motorola re-launching the ol' Razr brand with their first foldable flip phone that was sold exclusively through Verizon and the company is already here with a replacement for it. The new Motorola Razr is official with a...

That Big Wear OS Update Also Includes Battery Life Improvements

Tim September 9, 2020 8

Google has been talking about this big Wear OS update for a bit now, and as of this week, it's starting to roll out, first to the Suunto 7. However, now that it's arrived, Google has provided the official list of that's getting improved and one inclusion didn'...

Here’s the Galaxy S20 FE

Tim September 9, 2020 18

It was back in August when we caught our first possible glimpse of the Galaxy S20 FE, a device that should excite at least a couple of people. With its rumored 6.5" AMOLED flat display with a capable refresh rate of 120Hz, this could be a sweet phone. Thanks...

Google Pixel 5 Shows Up and Confuses Us All

Kellen September 9, 2020 28

Prepare for Pixel 5 confusion. A pair of images were posted to Twitter last night that appear to showcase the new Google Pixel 5. We have both front and back shots displaying a hole punch cutout on the front, rear matte black finish with fingerprint reader and...

Here’s a Few Looks at the LG Wing, Including a Brief Hands-on Video

Tim September 8, 2020 36

We're coming up on September 14, which is the date LG has scheduled to unveil its Wing smartphone. However, the internet is doing its thing, getting us a few looks at the LG Wing ahead of that unveiling, and man, this thing is oh-so weird, yet oh-so cool...

Suunto 7 is First to Get Big New Wear OS Update

Kellen September 8, 2020 3

During the #11WeeksOfAndroid series leading up to the launch of Android 11, Google detailed one of the first big updates to Wear OS in some time. They told us that the update would improve performance (CPU boost of 20%), simplify the pairing process, add...

DEAL: Save $200 on Galaxy Note 20 Series at Amazon (Down to $799)

Tim September 8, 2020 10

Right now over on Amazon, you can pick up Samsung's lineup of Galaxy Note 20 devices at $200 off their usual prices. That discount brings the starting price for the lineup down to just $799 for the Note 20 and $1099 for the Note 20 Ultra. Review: Galaxy Note...

Android 11 Open Beta Released for OnePlus 8 Series

Kellen September 8, 2020 6

As a part of today's Android 11 release news, OnePlus has announced the first open beta of Android 11 for the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro. If you own either device, you can start testing Android 11 and the big changes to OxygenOS right now. The update is quite...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 6

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 48

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 48

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 48

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 48

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 48

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 48

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 48

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 48

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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