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Google Messages Gets Its iMessage Reactions, Other New Features

Kellen July 22, 2020 41

Google Messages, the messaging app Google has spent a good deal of time improving in recent years with features like RCS, is getting a set of improvements this week you'll love. For one, iMessage-like reactions to messages are finally here after a few months...

T-Mobile and Sprint Customers, Claim Your Free Season of MLB.TV

Tim July 22, 2020 2

Yesterday the doors opened for all eligible T-Mobile and Sprint customers to claim their free season of MLB.TV. This is fantastic timing, considering the shortened MLB season begins this week! To claim, simply download the T-Mobile Tuesdays app from Google...

Motorola Edge Arrives in US With $500 Price Tag to Grab Your Attention

Kellen July 22, 2020 22

Remember the Motorola Edge? No, not the Edge+ that I randomly liked. I'm talking about the cheaper, not-quite-as-stacked version without the "+" that was announced alongside Edge+ with no release date. That Motorola Edge is finally here and at a really nice...

Samsung Announces New Galaxy Z Flip 5G With One Big Upgrade

Kellen July 22, 2020 4

The original Galaxy Z Flip is still only a few months old and yet Samsung is here with an upgraded version that packs 5G and a fancy new processor. The Galaxy Z Flip 5G has arrived. The new processor, as you probably guessed, is the Snapdragon 865+, an...

Google Analytics on Android Gets Big 4.0 Update and Analytics Guy is Mad

Kellen July 21, 2020 2

Google Analytics is an incredibly important tool for every single website owner. It not only tracks traffic, it also shows trends to an owner, comparisons over time, helps you establish goals, track keywords, view the sources sending people your way, and what...

1,000 Pairs of OnePlus Buds Up for Sale Tomorrow Morning at 11AM EST

Tim July 21, 2020 12

If you want to be one of the first people in the world rocking a new pair of OnePlus Buds, tomorrow is your chance. The company will sell 1,000 pairs on its website tomorrow at 11AM EST (8AM PST), ahead of their official launch. Related: OnePlus Nord Unboxing!...

AUKEY Hosting Deals on Wall, Car, and Wireless Chargers

Tim July 21, 2020 2

Chargers, chargers, and more chargers. That's what AUKEY is hosting deals on this week via Amazon. For a limited time, you can snag dual-port car chargers for as low as $11, AUKEY's fancy graphite podium wireless charger for $18 (pictured above), an 18W wall...

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Hands-on Video Details Sweet New Features

Tim July 21, 2020 4

We expect the Galaxy Note 20 lineup, which includes the Note 20 Ultra, to be unveiled on August 5. However, someone already has their little paws on the device, slowly leaking out tidbits of information about it. This week, we're getting a look at what new...

Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 41

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 41

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 41

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 41

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 41

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 41

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 41

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 41

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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