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DEAL: AUKEY Hosting Sale on Chargers, Power Banks, and Peripherals (Up to 63% Off)

Tim May 19, 2020

AUKEY is hosting one of its big Amazon sales right now and we've got the coupon codes you need to take complete advantage. Below you'll find links with associated coupon codes for wireless chargers, portable power banks, USB-C desktop hubs, portable chargers,...

Google Intros New Album Sharing Functionality for Google Photos

Tim May 19, 2020

Google is rolling out a new default option when sharing an album inside of Google Photos this week. Now, when sharing an album, Photos will recommend contacts to share your albums with, while also still offering direct links for those who don't use Google...

Verizon’s Galaxy S20 5G Gets a Launch Date

Kellen May 19, 2020

The Samsung Galaxy S20 line launched back in March with three models, only two of which Verizon has carried (S20+, S20 Ultra). Today, Verizon announced that they are about to launch the regular Galaxy S20. Verizon placed its early bets on 5G mmW, the high-band...

Samsung’s New 50MP Camera is All About Improved Auto Focus and Low-Light Shots

Tim May 19, 2020

After somewhat of a stumble with this year's Galaxy S20 lineup in the camera department, the most notably being an auto focus issue with the $1,400 Galaxy S20 Ultra, Samsung has introduced a new 50-megapixel camera sensor where the focus is primarily its auto...

Don’t Worry About Google’s Pixel Phone Line Dying

Kellen May 19, 2020

Worries over the future of the Google Pixel phone line are valid at the moment, mostly because we know that the past two years of Pixel phones (outside of the Pixel 3a) have not seen the success you would expect from a company of this size. There has been a...

Dang: No Squeezy Sides for Pixel 4a

Tim May 18, 2020

Oh no, it appears that the Pixel 4a won't come with squeezy sides, aka Active Edge. Womp womp. This feature was first introduced with the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. With it, users can squeeze the side of their devices, which would trigger Google Assistant....

Xfinity Mobile Data Plans Now Include Free Access to 5G

Tim May 18, 2020

Xfinity Mobile is introducing new data plans this week, each offering free access to 5G connectivity regardless of how you opt to pay -- either per GB or unlimited. If you didn't already know, Xfinity Mobile's plans are relatively straightforward. You can opt...

Pixel 2 XL was My iPhone and No Phone has Felt the Same

Kellen May 18, 2020 1

As 2018 was kicking off and we approached the early season of phone releases, I wrote a piece about the Pixel 2 XL and how I considered it to be "my iPhone." At the time, I was sharing my thoughts on finally finding enough satisfaction in a phone to the point...

How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 1

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 1

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 1

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 1

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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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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