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Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 3 First to Offer Snapdragon Wear 4100

Tim June 30, 2020 9

With Qualcomm detailing the new Snapdragon Wear 4100 lineup this morning, it was also detailed that Mobvoi will have one of the first smartwatches on the market that features the new processor. Read: All you need to know about the Snapdragon Wear 4100 Called...

Qualcomm Introduces Snapdragon Wear 4100+ to Try and Save Wear OS

Kellen June 30, 2020 40

Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100+ gives Wear OS new life Wear OS is getting another chance, guys. Qualcomm just announced its new wearable chipset, the first real upgrade to the Snapdragon Wear line in more years than I can keep track of. The new Snapdragon Wear...

OnePlus Nord Really is the Name of a New Affordable Product Line

Kellen June 30, 2020 16

OnePlus confirmed this morning that its new and affordable product line is indeed called Nord. After teasing OnePlus Nord with an Instagram account called "onepluslitezthing" as a bit of a joke referencing the two previously rumored names, the company switched...

Google Photos Major Update Includes New Map View, Layout Changes, and New Icon (Update: Now Live!)

Tim June 29, 2020 33

Google announced a massive Google Photos update this morning, packing in not just a new look for the service, but new features, too. Update (6/29): Google is now rolling this update out, as I can confirm that both Kellen and I have received the new UI. Check...

Google Releases Album of Wallpapers to Celebrate Pride Month

Tim June 29, 2020 8

Google has released a set of wallpapers celebrating Pride Month, as well as new custom ringtones and notification sounds for Pixel owners. To access these, simply open up Wallpapers app, then you'll be greeted with an entirely new Pride section. There are 9...

Verizon Quietly Changes Entire Shared Data Plan Line-Up

Kellen June 29, 2020 25

Verizon introduced a new line-up of prepaid plans last week that look pretty good on paper, with big discounts on each if customers stay subscribed for extended periods of time. What Verizon didn't mention publicly at that time, was that they were also pushing...

Buy Games From Galaxy Store, Earn Samsung Rewards Points

Tim June 29, 2020 2

Samsung is looking to entice more Galaxy owners into using its Galaxy Store app by offering Samsung Rewards points whenever you buy a game. The breakdown is easy enough to follow: users will earn three Samsung Rewards points for every dollar spent on games in...

DEAL: Stadia Controller 10% Off on Google Store, Down to $62

Tim June 29, 2020 6

If you need an official Stadia controller for playing your games, Google is offering 10% off its gaming controller for what we assume is a limited time. At 10% off, the price for the controller falls to $62, down from the usual $69. What's sweet about the...

Buzzkill: Galaxy S26 Ultra Won’t Have Built-in Magnets

Tim February 5, 2026 6

Leading up to today, the general consensus was that the entire Galaxy S26 lineup would feature built-in magnets, bringing the...

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Google Shows Off Pixel 10a Because It’s Done With Leaks

Kellen February 4, 2026 6

The Pixel 10a will launch February 18, and that's official news from Google. As the leaks continue to pile up, Google has...

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2026 February Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen February 3, 2026 6

Google Pixel February 2026 update now available for download on the Pixel 7a up through the Pixel 10 series. The February...

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Where’s the February Pixel Update?

Kellen February 2, 2026 6

Pixel updates are no longer released on the first Monday of the month, as Google has shifted to a schedule that gives it more...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Specs

Kellen January 30, 2026 6

The Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks with a set of specs, including the camera, battery size, processor, and dimensions. Samsung still...

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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 29, 2026 6

Both T-Mobile and AT&T have seen several years in a row of steady customer growth, likely because of improvements to...

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Chrome Gets 5 Wild New Gemini AI Features

Kellen January 28, 2026 6

Google has essentially launched its new vision for Chrome today with an announcement for several new Gemini-powered features...

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Galaxy Z TriFold US Sales Open January 30, Priced at $2,899

Tim January 27, 2026 6

Samsung has confirmed Galaxy Z TriFold availability for the US. The trifold will go on sale starting January 30, priced at $2...

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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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