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Poll: Would You Buy OnePlus Nord if It Came to the US?

Kellen July 28, 2020 62

Maybe OnePlus will come to their senses and give us OnePlus Nord in the US and not just through that weird beta program, where you have almost no chance at getting a phone to test. Maybe they won't. They probably won't. I don't know, man, I just wish they...

Spotify Group Sessions Lets You Host Remote Listening Parties

Tim July 28, 2020 2

Spotify launched its beta for Group Sessions back in May, but this week, the music streaming service is introducing a new functionality for the beta. Starting this week, Premium users can get together and host remote listening parties, where members of a group...

A OnePlus Nord Will Come to the US, Watch Carriers F*ck It Up

Kellen July 28, 2020 15

In our review of OnePlus Nord, we didn't hold back in telling you that it would be a phone to strongly consider, even over flagships, should it come to the US. The value is too good, there's just one big problem - it's not coming to the US. Later this year, we...

In-Person CES 2021 Cancelled

Tim July 28, 2020 29

The CTA, the organization that runs CES, announced this morning that they're taking the annual event online. Previously, the CTA was pushing forward with its plan to continue hosting the consumer electronics event in Vegas, but we assume they received feedback...

OnePlus Buds Available for Purchase in the US for $79

Kellen July 28, 2020 11

OnePlus Buds, the first true wireless earbuds from OnePlus, are now available in the US. They were supposed to launch yesterday, but initial stock was either super limited or someone forgot to press the "in-stock" button, as they were marked as soldout most of...

OnePlus Nord Review: You’d Probably Buy This If It Were Here

Kellen July 28, 2020 32

OnePlus Nord marks the return of OnePlus phones to a more affordable price point after years of the company jacking up prices on its normal flagship line to Samsung Galaxy levels. It's a welcomed move by a company who does a lot right with an Android phone,...

Appy Weather, a Dark Sky Alternative, Only Getting Better

Tim July 27, 2020 35

Appy Weather, one of the apps we told you to check out if you're looking to ditch Dark Sky before it exits Android in August, continues to get better and full of features. In recent updates, the app's native radar has been redesigned, there are now custom...

Updated Moto Razr Spotted in Photo, Comes With 5G

Tim July 27, 2020 9

We haven't been shy about sharing our thoughts on the resurrected Motorola RAZR. It's no good, especially at its ridiculous $1,500 launch price. However, Motorola isn't giving up on this rebirth quite yet, with an updated and refined version apparently coming...

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

Tim January 22, 2026 9

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

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What’s Your Carrier’s Device Unlock Policy: T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T

Kellen January 21, 2026 9

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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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 9

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 9

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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How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 9

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 9

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 9

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 9

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 62

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 62

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 62

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 62

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 62

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 62

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 62

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 62

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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