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Samsung, We Don’t Want a Galaxy Note 20 With 60Hz Refresh Rate

Tim July 22, 2020 48

We earlier learned a ton about the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. Now, we're learning more about the smaller, less expensive Galaxy Note 20. Unfortunately, what we're learning is disappointing us quite a bit. According to WinFuture, the Note 20's display, while flat...

Jelly 2, With Its 3″ Display and $199 Price Tag, Intrigues Me

Tim July 22, 2020 22

A cute little phone recently launched onto Kickstarter this week, called the Jelly 2. Within 175 seconds, it was fully funded, with launch set for later this year. The Jelly 2 is a followup to the original Jelly phone, which also launched via Kickstarter....

Arrog Now Available on Android, a Game About What Death Represents

Tim July 22, 2020 3

A new game called Arrog is available on Android and iOS this week, but it's a bit deeper (or shallow, depending on your perspective) than your typical Android game. Arrog is a puzzle adventure game, though, a playthrough should only take you about 20-30...

Android 11 Beta 2.5 Released With Several Bug Fixes

Kellen July 22, 2020 12

Google just released a fresh Android 11 Beta update as Beta 2.5. The update is a small bug fixer that tries to take care of a number of annoying flaws we've been hearing about since Beta 2 dropped earlier this month. Android 11 Beta 2.5 Details Date: July 22,...

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra in Mystic Black is Too Hot, Microsoft xCloud Optimization Detailed

Tim July 22, 2020 16

We're learning a ton about the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra this week, possibly too much, ahead of Samsung's unveiling event still scheduled for August 5. At this rate, there will be no surprises left for Samsung to virtually announce, but hey, that's the internet for...

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...

Google’s Pixel is Getting a Now Playing App

Kellen February 16, 2026 22

Wouldn't it be cool if the Now Playing service on your Pixel phone had its own app that could get new features more regularly...

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T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen February 16, 2026 22

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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Everything New in Android 17 Beta

Kellen February 15, 2026 22

Android 17 Beta is officially live and we've got it up and running on a Pixel 10 Pro. You could have it on your device as...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Actually Here for Your Pixel

Kellen February 13, 2026 22

UPDATE FEBRUARY 13 - Google tried to ship out the first Android 17 Beta 1 update a couple of days ago, but something forced...

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Pixel 10a Renders Show Flush Backside, Full Color Lineup

Tim February 12, 2026 22

We have already seen a few Pixel 10a renders, but as we have gotten closer to a launch day, the quality of said renders has...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Releasing “Soon”

Kellen February 10, 2026 22

Google surprised the Android world this afternoon by announcing that Android 17 Beta 1 is arriving "soon." Yeah, Android 17,...

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Galaxy Unpacked 2026 Scheduled for February 25

Tim February 10, 2026 22

Samsung has booked the date at which they will unveil the Galaxy S26 series. February 25 is the day, 10am PT (1pm ET) is the...

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AT&T’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 22

For those looking for the best AT&T unlimited plan, the choices are pretty simple to narrow down, thanks to AT&T only...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 48

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 48

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 48

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 48

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 48

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 48

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 48

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 48

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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