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Which of Samsung’s New Devices are You Buying?

Kellen August 5, 2020 138

The line-up of devices that Samsung showed off today are nothing short of impressive. Their new Note 20 Ultra looks very much like the new king Android phone, the Tab S7+ makes me want an Android tablet for the first time in years, the Galaxy Watch 3 sure is...

Galaxy Note 20 Pre-Orders Up to $650 Off With Trade, Bonus $200 Credit

Kellen August 5, 2020 34

Once again Samsung has opened up reservations for its new phones and those reservations come with a bunch of promos you'll want to take advantage of. For the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, Samsung is offering up to $650 off with trade-ins and...

Samsung Commits to Bigger Phone Updates for Three “Generations” (Updated)

Kellen August 5, 2020 23

Samsung waited until the very last minute of its Unpacked event today to announce what could be big news from a software support standpoint. As you'll see in the screenshot below, they are now committing to "OS updates up to 3 generations" of phones that...

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 2 is Official and Omg

Kellen August 5, 2020 31

Samsung has officially unwrapped their next foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold 2. The new Fold 2 has meaningful improvements over the original and might just be the ultimate pandemic couch phone, even if we are worried about the price. The new Galaxy Z Fold 2 story...

Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra are Official, Launch August 20 Starting at $999

Tim August 5, 2020 82

The Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (pictured above) are now official! Set to release later this month, there's no doubt in my mind that Note fans will have no issue warming up to the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, while those who have been patiently awaiting...

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 is Here in Two Sizes, Costs $399

Kellen August 5, 2020 37

The Galaxy Note 20 line is cool and all, but you guys know I'm just here for the new Galaxy Watch 3, right? After telling you to skip all smartwatches over the past year unless you were buying the Galaxy Watch Active 2, I can't wait to take this new Galaxy...

Samsung Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Ultra Specs (Official)

Tim August 5, 2020 23

Yup, both Galaxy Note 20 models are now official, meaning we have all of the specs you need to know about. Highlights for the smaller Note 20 model include a 6.7" FHD+ display, 8GB RAM, Snapdragon 865+ processor with 5G connectivity, plus a 4,300mAh battery....

Galaxy Buds Live and Their Bean Shape Official at $169

Kellen August 5, 2020 11

The Galaxy Buds+ still seem so new and yet Samsung has announced an upgraded pair of true wireless earbuds today. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are official, they look like beans, they come in three colors, and yes, you can buy them on August 6. Samsung is...

What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 138

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 138

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 138

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 138

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 138

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 138

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 138

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 138

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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