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OSOM is a New Company From a Bunch of Former Essential Staff

Kellen September 4, 2020 24

There still won't be an Essential Phone 2, but a bunch of the crew who were working on that device have started a new company. Called OSOM, several former Essential staff have teamed up to bring what could be a fresh new device in the future, assuming they...

Samsung Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition is $250 Off

Kellen September 4, 2020 5

I have no idea if BTS is a big deal in the US, but since Samsung is selling the special edition BTS Galay S20+ here, they must think a few fans are around. To those fans, your deal has arrived. The Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition is $250 off for the next couple of...

Anker 65W Chargers and Hubs are Super Cheap Today

Kellen September 4, 2020 1

There aren't a ton of great Labor Day weekend deals just yet, but Anker has discounted a bunch of their computer accessories at Amazon for the day. If you are in need of a 65W computer brick that can charge additional devices at the same time, a compact 45W...

Google Pixel 5 is Probably Going to be Boringly Sweet

Kellen September 3, 2020 188

When the first rumors for the Google Pixel 5 surfaced earlier in the year, my response was to say, "Why not?" I was responding to the idea that Google's top tier phone would no longer compete with Samsung or Apple's best and might instead fill a different...

OnePlus 8T Reported to Offer 6.5″ 120Hz Display, Ton of Rear Cameras, Android 11

Tim September 3, 2020 31

Thanks to a report from Android Central, we're getting a solid understanding of what to expect from OnePlus' next smartphone, the OnePlus 8T. According to the report, the OnePlus 8T will pack some exciting specs, including a 6.55" AMOLED display with a refresh...

YouTube TV Launches Sports Plus Add-on, Includes NFL RedZone, Priced at $11/Month

Tim September 3, 2020 24

YouTube TV made the Sports Plus add-on package official this morning. If you're into sports, such as American football and the other kind of football, you might want to look into this. The Sports Plus package is priced at $10.99/month and includes NFL RedZone,...

TCL Details New Tablets and Wireless Earbuds, US Availability Not Likely

Tim September 3, 2020 4

TCL announced a suite of new products during this year's IFA event. Unfortunately, the products don't appear slated for release in the US anytime soon, but we can still fill you in on what's new just in case that changes. What we'll focus on are TCL's new...

Qualcomm to Make 5G Affordable by Bringing It to Snapdragon 4 Series

Kellen September 3, 2020 5

During the first part of 2021, Qualcomm will introduce the first Snapdragon 4 series platforms with 5G support. Once that happens, we'll start to see incredibly affordable phones that can connect to next-gen wireless networks. The news comes from Qualcomm at...

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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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 5

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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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