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Verizon Adds Unlimited Plus Connected Plan for $30 With 5G

Kellen September 17, 2020 7

Connected devices as add-ons to your current wireless plan have a new option at Verizon starting today. Like your data plan, connected devices could need unlimited, plus they might want to access Verizon's 5G network when standing outside on a street corner...

Sony Xperia 5 II Official: I Still Badly Want That

Tim September 17, 2020 27

Sony makes good phones, we don't think anyone should argue that. The problem is, the company doesn't focus much on the US market anymore, and when they do release a new flagship phone on our shores, there always seem to be something blatant we have to point...

Pixel Buds Get Another Update to Fix Yet Another Bad Bug

Kellen September 17, 2020 11

The Google Pixel Buds were first released back in April and yet we are still receiving regular updates that aim to fix connection bugs or audio dropouts, both of which have plagued the expensive earbuds since day 1. This week, another update is here to address...

Chromebooks Get ‘Premium’ Gaming Section on Google Play

Tim September 17, 2020 4

As one might expect, the amount of people gaming on Chromebooks is said to have grown significantly over the past few months. Because of this, Google is looking to improve the experience for owners. To do this, Google is launching a new premium gaming section...

One UI 2.5 Update Brings Live Caption to Samsung Devices

Tim September 17, 2020 8

Samsung device owners receiving the One UI 2.5 update, the same software that shipped with the Galaxy Note 20, are noticing that following the update their phones feature Live Caption. For those not following every little thing Google has done lately, Live...

Fossil Gen 6 Could be Close After New Watch Stops at FCC

Kellen September 17, 2020 12

Mobvoi has already been announced by Qualcomm as one of the first Wear OS smartwatch makers to produce a device running the new Snapdragon Wear 4100. For those of us who have followed the wearable space closely, Fossil is the other we've been impatiently...

AT&T Considers Giving You a Cheaper Data Plan With Ads

Kellen September 16, 2020 16

AT&T has a new idea to help lower the prices of its data plans: advertising. No, not selling advertising on billboards or in TV commercials, but instead by incorporating ads into your wireless phone service as a way to help lower your monthly bill by $5 or...

Report: OnePlus Nord Coming to US With Snapdragon 690, Cost Under $400

Tim September 16, 2020 12

According to the latest intel from Android Central, OnePlus will soon launch a variant of the OnePlus Nord in the US, dubbed the OnePlus Nord N10 5G. Awful name, but who cares -- Nord is coming to America! Must Read: OnePlus Nord Review! Reported to be priced...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 12

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 12

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 12

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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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 12

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 12

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 12

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 12

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 12

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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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