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Verizon Pushes May Security Patch to Galaxy Note 9, Note 10 Devices

Tim May 21, 2020

Verizon is shipping out the May security patch to numerous Samsung devices this week, with all of the details you need below. The update is now available for the Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Note 10+, and the Galaxy Note 10+ 5G. We're not seeing...

Galaxy Note 20 CAD Renders Make Me Happy

Tim May 21, 2020

CAD renders based on the latest reported Galaxy Note 20 measurements have hit the web, showcasing a pretty darn good looking Samsung phablet. Size wise, it's noted that the Galaxy Note 20 is closer in size to the larger Galaxy Note 10+ model from last year,...

DEAL: Nest Hosting Memorial Day Sale, Save Up to $60 on Nest WiFi

Tim May 21, 2020

With Memorial Day coming up, it's time for deals. Nest is hosting a solid little sale right now on Amazon, netting buyers up to $60 off on a 2-pack of either Nest WiFi or Nest Cam Outdoor cameras. If you don't need 2-packs, single units are available, also at...

Verizon Open Enrollment is Here if You Need Phone Insurance

Kellen May 21, 2020

At least once per year, Verizon runs an open enrollment period where you can add insurance to your devices well after you purchased them. Because not everyone wants to commit to insuring a device and the added monthly cost out of the gate, these enrollment...

T-Mobile Launches Free Mobile Service for First Responders

Tim May 21, 2020

T-Mobile is launching its Connecting Heroes program, a 10-year commitment to help save first responder agencies over $7 billion in wireless communication costs. To break this down in simple terms, for those who fall under the first responder category, T-Mobile...

Amazon’s Prime Day Reported to be Pushed to September

Tim May 21, 2020

The Wall Street Journal reports this week that Amazon is expected to delay its Prime Day 2020 event until this September, as the company continues to get hammered with orders amid the current COVID-19 pandemic. Understandably, the company needs time to get...

T-Mobile LG V40 Receives Android 10 Update

Tim May 20, 2020

T-Mobile LG V40 owners are receiving Android 10 this week, which is more great news for LG owners following Android 10 rolling out to the Verizon V50 device. Following the update, V40 owners will be running software version V405TA30b, as well as be security...

AT&T Plans to Keep “5GE” Logo, but Won’t Advertise It Anymore

Kellen May 20, 2020

You likely forgot about AT&T's sleazy 5G Evolution campaign to confuse and mislead their customers because it has been over a year since we last talked about it. We haven't talked about it because most carriers have launched real 5G networks and so the...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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