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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...

GALAXY Z FOLD 2 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen September 16, 2020 13

The Galaxy Z Fold 2 has arrived! With life now complete, I'll be exiting - was great knowing you all. Fine, I won't leave just yet because we have an unboxing to do, probably a review, tips and tricks, the works. But then, I'm just not sure how Android will...

Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Specs

Kellen January 30, 2026 13

The Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks with a set of specs, including the camera, battery size, processor, and dimensions. Samsung still...

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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 29, 2026 13

Both T-Mobile and AT&T have seen several years in a row of steady customer growth, likely because of improvements to...

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Chrome Gets 5 Wild New Gemini AI Features

Kellen January 28, 2026 13

Google has essentially launched its new vision for Chrome today with an announcement for several new Gemini-powered features...

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

Tim January 27, 2026 13

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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T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen January 27, 2026 13

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

Tim January 22, 2026 13

Galaxy Z TriFold launch is literally right around the corner, with units headed to select Samsung Experience Stores across...

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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 13

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 13

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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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