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TCL Commits to One Major Android OS Upgrade for 10 Pro, 10L Phones

Tim May 22, 2020 4

Given most consumers have zero experience with TCL smartphones in the US, the company has released a brief statement regarding what buyers can expect from the TCL 10 Pro and 10L in terms of software updates. A spokesman for TCL sent the following statement. We...

Forget the Disinfectant Wipes, Check Out This $90 Portable UVC Wand

Tim May 22, 2020

My hope is that years in the future, our kids won't know the struggle of bringing a car full of groceries home and having to wipe down each and every product with a disinfectant wipe. It's not that I live in a constant state of fear or anything over this COVID...

Pixel 3a Deals are so Crazy Right Now

Kellen May 22, 2020

The Pixel 3a and 3a XL are a full year old and should be replaced soon with a Pixel 4a. It also happens to be Memorial Day weekend, where deals on tech toys run rampant. The combination of those two things means there are wild discounts on Google's mid-range...

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...

Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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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