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LG V60 Quick Review: Uninspiring 5G Smartphone for the Niche Crowd

Tim April 2, 2020

LG is switching things up in 2020, launching a V series device ahead of a new G series phone. Recently, we learned that we aren't quite sure what to expect from the G series this year, but we'll be here when things get sorted out by LG. When asked why at a...

Grab New Galaxy Buds+ for $119 at AT&T ($30 Off)

Kellen April 2, 2020

Samsung's brand new Galaxy Buds+ just picked-up their biggest discount since launching just over a month ago. For a limited time, AT&T is selling the new Buds+ for $119.99, which is a $30 discount from their $149.99 retail price. This particular deal is a...

Android 11 Developer Preview 2.1 Update is Here to Fix Some Stuff

Kellen April 2, 2020

Google just released an update to the Android 11 Developer Preview 2 build that first arrived earlier in March. This update, like the DP 1.1 update, addresses bugs to help developers better test before this goes to beta and then stable. There are new builds...

T-Mobile Customers Get Quibi for Free When It Launches in a Few Days

Kellen April 2, 2020

Just going to be honest here, but I have absolutely no idea what in the hell Quibi is. Apparently, it's some sort of short-clip show platform that is only on mobile and has lined up a bunch of big names to create content for it. It has not yet launched, but...

Peloton App Now Available on Android TV With Free 90-Day Trial

Kellen April 2, 2020

Peloton, the popular workout platform I can't think about without first chuckling at this amazing Twitter thread, is now available on Android TV. The Peloton app, for those not familiar, does not require you to own one of their really expensive bikes or...

Galaxy S10, Note 10 Family Getting Galaxy S20 Camera Modes (Updated)

Tim April 2, 2020

UPDATE April 2: This update starts rolling out in the US on April 3. Samsung announced this morning that it is bringing a variety of software things you find on the Galaxy S20 lineup to the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10 families. Most of these features pertain...

DEAL: OnePlus 6T for $299 is a Good Deal, Man

Kellen April 1, 2020

The OnePlus 6T was an excellent phone at the end of 2018 with a solid set of specs and a reasonable price. We called it the "value buy" phone at the time because you were getting a package that others would have charged you hundreds of dollars more for. Fast...

Samsung Galaxy S20 Review: It’s So Close

Kellen April 1, 2020

The Samsung Galaxy S20 is a mostly excellent phone. I know that is an unpopular take at this point in the yearly Android review cycle, partly because of the price of each S20 phone and also because Samsung can't quite seem to tick every single Android purist...

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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