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Samsung Opens Android 11, One UI 3 Beta for Galaxy S20

Kellen August 5, 2020 13

The Samsung news isn't slowing this afternoon with word slipping out that the company is now accepting applications for a beta test of One UI 3 and Android 11. For Galaxy S20 owners, now is your chance to get to test Samsung's software before anyone else sees...

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....

Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 23

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 23

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 23

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

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 23

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 23

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 23

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 23

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 23

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’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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