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Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S7+ Specs Sound Really Good

Tim July 9, 2020 16

Big gorgeous display. Huge battery. Overclocked processor. Is there finally a tablet I might be interested in using coming soon from Samsung? Maybe! According to SamMobile, we now have specs for the upcoming Galaxy Tab S7+ from Samsung, the next iteration in...

Android 10 Adopted Faster Than Any Version of Android

Kellen July 9, 2020 10

Google has spent the last several years working on ways to improve Android's version adoption rates and how quickly phone makers apply big updates. With Project Treble in Android Oreo to Project Mainline with Android 10, those efforts are showing signs of...

Galaxy S20+ 5G and Galaxy Buds+ BTS Editions Available for Purchase Today

Tim July 9, 2020 10

While I may not care, you might. If that's the case, please note that the BTS Editions of Samsung's Galaxy S20+ 5G and Galaxy Buds+ are now available for purchase from Samsung and Amazon. These are the same devices you'll find without BTS branding, but when...

Well, Here is the New Google Nest Speaker (Updated)

Kellen July 9, 2020 18

UPDATE: Google just showed off the device! Last night, we started tracking a mystery Google device that had stopped through the FCC. We speculated that it might be Google's upcoming Android TV dongle because of the level of connectivity, but instead, thanks to...

New Google Nest Speaker Showed Up at FCC Just Now (Updated)

Kellen July 8, 2020 21

Who wants to solve a mystery tonight? A new Google device just stopped through the FCC, labeled as a "wireless device," and we aren't quite sure what it is. Here's what we know. The device is listed as model number GXCA6, supports 802.11ac WiFi (2.4GHz and...

This Microsoft Surface Duo Software Tour is Worth a Watch

Kellen July 8, 2020 24

The Microsoft Surface Duo is a device I am so completely torn about. On one hand, I'm sure it will be quite premium knowing the quality of Microsoft's other Surface products, plus there is something pulling me to the Duo during this pandemic life because I'm...

AUKEY’s 100W Omnia Charger is Awesome and Down to $41 With Coupon Code

Tim July 8, 2020 5

When you spend thousands of dollars on a laptop, such as a new 16" MacBook Pro, it doesn't feel great when you have to write up third-party chargers, but alas, here we are. This year, AUKEY released its Omnia series of chargers and one of the latest to be made...

Xiaomi’s New Android TV-Powered Mi Stick Could be a No-Brainer at $45

Tim July 8, 2020 13

In Portugal, Xiaomi has detailed a new Android TV-powered stick that you place into a TV's HDMI port, essentially turning it into a smart TV. On top of that, which is already awesome, the price is listed at just 39.99€ (about $45). That's essentially a no-...

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

Tim January 22, 2026 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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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