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OnePlus to Call New Mid-Range Phone… ‘Nord’

Tim June 24, 2020 9

It seems like every day the supposed name for OnePlus' upcoming affordable phone changes. It was initially referred to as the OnePlus 8 Lite, then as the OnePlus Z. This week, it's apparently confirmed via a premature Instagram post that the name of the phone...

Verizon Launches New Prepaid Plans With Discounts for Loyalty

Kellen June 24, 2020 12

Verizon unwrapped a new set of prepaid plans this morning, all of which could see significant discounts if you stay for a while. From data buckets to unlimited, these new plans are similar to the old plans you just signed up for, only they could end up being...

Peacock Streaming Service Comes to Android, Android TV on July 15

Tim June 23, 2020 13

NBCUniversal announced this week that its Peacock streaming service is coming to the Google ecosystem on July 15, which obviously includes Android, but also means you'll be streaming your favorite NBC shows to an Android TV device as well as Chromecast on that...

Microsoft Brings Defender ATP to Android in Public Preview

Tim June 23, 2020 9

Microsoft announced that it's bringing its Defender ATP (short for Advanced Threat Protection) app to Android in a public preview this week. Think of it as a virus scanner app that hunts down malicious activity taking place on your phone, with enterprise users...

iOS 14 Introduces Back Tap Gesture Before Android 11 Makes It Official

Kellen June 23, 2020 46

Both Android 11 and iOS 14 are currently in their first beta forms, with each company highlighting the features they think matter the most through separate online reveals. As with any new software release, it's impossible for companies to talk about each...

DEAL: AUKEY Hosting Big Sale on Wall Chargers, Power Banks, and Charging Stations

Tim June 23, 2020 2

AUKEY is back this week with more sweet deals on Amazon, with those looking for power banks, wall chargers, or a fancy new car charger in luck. The highlights of the sale include a 63W 5-port charging station for just $24 (40% off), 20,000mAh power bank for $...

Mobvoi Releases TicWatch C2+ With Double RAM and $209 Price

Kellen June 23, 2020 6

Mobvoi announced an updated version of an older watch today, the TicWatch C2+. This replaces the original C2 with one notable change - it has more RAM. The TicWatch C2+ doesn't really differ from the C2 outside of that, with its 42.8mm case, stainless steel...

Dashlane Now Has Family Plans Starting at $7.49/Month

Tim June 23, 2020 3

Dashlane introduced Family Plans this week, saving users money versus having individual accounts for multiple users in the same household. Saving money? Always a good decision. Starting at $7.49/month, it should already be known that a paid subscription to...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 3

You may have forgotten the timeline, but Google was pushing to force all off of Google Assistant and onto Gemini by the end...

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What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 3

Google may have released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 at the worst possible time of the day, but we're still going to dive into it...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 3

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 released. Google shipped Android 16 QPR2 to stable channels this month as the December Pixel update,...

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Verizon Pixel 8, Pixel 9, and Pixel 10 Devices Get New December Update (Updated)

Kellen December 17, 2025 3

All of Google's still-supported Pixel devices received a huge QPR2 update in early December with new features and tons of bug...

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Google Makes Controversial Pixel Search Bar Change

Kellen December 17, 2025 3

Within the past several days, a group of Pixel owners noticed a change to the way the Search bar at the bottom of their Pixel...

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Samsung December Updates Continue Roll Out to All These Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 3

Samsung started sending December updates to a batch of devices earlier in the week, but they weren't quite done with 2025....

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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 3

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 3

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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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