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Verizon Launches LTE Home Internet to Serve Rural Customers

Kellen July 30, 2020 45

Verizon has taken a page out of T-Mobile's playbook this week with an announcement for new home internet serviced that uses their LTE network. Called LTE Home Internet, Verizon is giving rural customers a new internet option with a lower price for their own...

Google Teases a New Phone, Likely the Pixel 4a

Kellen July 30, 2020 31

Google is being sneaky with a phone that should have been released three months ago, it seems. Today, the Made by Google Twitter account changed the header image on its account and also the link in their profile to teases about a new phone. The link directs to...

Smack a Baseball Into Another Dimension Using the Infinity Gauntlet in Baseball Superstars 2020

Tim July 30, 2020 3

A new baseball game from Gamevil is up for pre-registration on Google Play, but it's not your typical baseball title. Baseball Superstars 2020 is a followup to a healthy list of games by the same title, which is actually an RPG series where you collect...

T-Mobile OnePlus 7T, Galaxy S9, and Note 9 Receive July Security Patch

Tim July 30, 2020 2

Here's a quick heads up for OnePlus 7T, Galaxy S9 family, and Galaxy Note 9 owners on T-Mobile -- your phones are receiving the July security patch this week. Labeled as build 10.0.10.HD63CB for the OnePlus 7T, the July patch is all that's mentioned in the...

Google is Bringing a Bunch of Games to Smart Displays

Kellen July 30, 2020 2

That Google smart display with Google Assistant that you tucked into a bookshelf, on your kitchen counter, or within arm's reach on your desk, is now your new gaming buddy. Google announced a big line-up of visual-based games that are coming soon, so you'll...

Google Camera Teardown Hints at Upcoming Features, No Pixel 5 XL

Tim July 30, 2020 40

Quite a bit of news is stemming from a recent Google Camera apk teardown from the good folks at 9to5Google. In this teardown, where devoted code diggers dig through code to discover any little thing that might be new, we're learning about upcoming features for...

Google Pixel 4a: Everything We Know, Just Not a Release Date (Updated: July 30)

Kellen July 30, 2020 40

The Google Pixel 4a was supposed to be the hotly anticipated follow-up to the Pixel 3a, an affordable Pixel phone that offered the Google camera experience we love with great software and an affordable price. But as this global pandemic shows no signs of...

Google Chat Gets Dark Theme!

Kellen July 29, 2020 19

Google Chat, one of the whitest apps in the history of the app game, got its dark theme today. The update with dark theme is already rolling out too, so be sure to check your Play Store for updates if you use it. Google announced the news through its G Suite...

January 2026 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen January 12, 2026 19

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 19

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 19

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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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