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Galaxy Tab S7, S7+ Orders Go Live Tonight at Midnight

Tim September 1, 2020 13

Samsung's previously detailed lineup of Galaxy Tab S7 tablets go up for order tonight alongside the new Galaxy Z Fold 2, with general availability set to begin on September 18. For pricing, the Galaxy Tab S7 starts at $649.99, while the Galaxy Tab S7+ starts...

Buying a Galaxy Z Fold 2? Samsung Offers Up to $800 for Your Trade-in (Updated)

Tim September 1, 2020 15

With the Galaxy Z Fold 2 now official, we're learning all of the pricing details we need to know, with the phone's price set at $1,999. We knew it'd be expensive, but we'll never get used to being shocked by such costly devices. The way we plan on affording...

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 2 Arrives September 18 for $2,000

Kellen September 1, 2020 25

Samsung shared the rest of the details of its Galaxy Z Fold 2 foldable today, providing both specs and release details. We also know the price, and I feel like I should warn you about it. Sit down, please. Galaxy Z Fold 2 price and release date The Galaxy Z...

Watch the Galaxy Z Fold 2 Unpacked Event at 7AM Pacific

Kellen September 1, 2020 5

I feel like this snuck up on us a bit, but Samsung is hosting its "Unpacked Part 2" event this morning where they will show off the Galaxy Z Fold 2 in detail. We should learn the full specs, more about unique software features, how they've improved durability,...

Google’s “Sabrina” Android TV Unit Shows Up at Home Depot for $50

Kellen August 31, 2020 26

We must be getting incredibly close to Google's fall "Made by Google" hardware event, as one of the expected devices for such an occasion just showed up at a couple of US retailers. The Android TV dongle called "Sabrina" made an appearance at the retailer in a...

Verizon LG V30, Moto G7 Play Receive August Security Patch

Tim August 31, 2020 4

Verizon is shipping out a couple of updates this week. The lucky recipients are owners of the LG V30 and Moto G7 Play. Hooray! The software versions following the update are VS99630d for the V30 and QPYS30.85-18-3 for the Moto G7 Play. Inside, you'll find the...

Holy Deal: Jabra Elite 85h Bluetooth Headphones With ANC are $119 ($130 Off)

Kellen August 31, 2020 5

Over the last year or so, whenever I need to reach for a pair of over-ear headphones with ANC and Bluetooth, it's the Jabra Elite 85h every single time. Today, probably because Jabra has replaced them with something newer, they can be had for just $119.99,...

Is This Our First Look at the OnePlus 8T?

Tim August 31, 2020 10

Spotted inside of the Developer Preview 4 build for the OnePlus 8 series, there's an apparent image of what could be the OnePlus 8T. While there's no direct confirmation from OnePlus that this is indeed the device, as it could simply be a placeholder image,...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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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