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Google Reportedly Readies Its First Smartphone Chip for Pixel Phones

Kellen April 14, 2020

One of the worst things about the Android smartphone industry is Qualcomm. Not that Qualcomm makes a bad product or anything, but the company has no competition and is the default chipset supplier for everyone outside of Huawei phones (which you can't buy), a...

OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro Specs (Official)

Kellen April 14, 2020

The new OnePlus phones, the OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 8, are without a doubt the most feature-packed of any of their releases to date. Outside of a headphone jack, I'm not sure you'll come up with anything OnePlus didn't include in their first phones of 2020....

OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro are Here With All the Specs, Prices to Match

Kellen April 14, 2020

After a longer than anticipated wait due to the current state of the world, OnePlus has today announced the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro. OnePlus' most high-end phones to date are officially here, guys, and they are excellent. You can read our OnePlus 8 Pro...

WATCH: OnePlus Announces the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro Today!

Kellen April 14, 2020

April 14 is here and OnePlus has a few things it wants to announce. Since the world is keeping distance, the only way to do that at the moment is through an online event. This morning, OnePlus is hosting just that where they'll show off new phones, the OnePlus...

Quibi Gets 7 New Shows, Including Elba vs. Block

Tim April 13, 2020

Quibi, the new mobile-only streaming service, is already being updated with fresh content. In total, there are seven new short shows to consume, each with three episodes so far. I'm still learning how this service works, but apparently, every show gets a new...

Motorola Hosting April 22 Event for New Edge+ Smartphone

Tim April 13, 2020

At long last, Motorola is ready to unleash its Edge+ smartphone upon the world. The company teased an "e-vent" on Twitter this morning, with the streaming set to commence April 22 at 12PM ET (9AM PT). Due to leaks, we're pretty confident in what to expect. The...

DEAL: Pixel 4 is $300 Off, Pixel 3a $100 Off, Nest Hub Discounts Too

Kellen April 12, 2020

As a part of an Easter weekend sale, a bunch of Google's best hardware products are discounted. The Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are a straight $300 off at the moment, the Pixel 3a and 3a XL are $100 off, and there are a number of cheap Nest Hub or Google Home...

LG VELVET is the Company’s New Smartphone Line

Kellen April 12, 2020

You may recall a recent report suggesting that LG would move away from the G series name of old and introduce something new later in 2020. LG didn't deny the report and also started teasing a new design language for an upcoming device that they didn't bother...

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 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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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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