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Samsung Drops Price of Galaxy S10 Lineup by $150, Now Start at $599

Tim February 12, 2020

Near the end of Samsung's event this week, the company announced that it is officially slashing the prices of the Galaxy S10 lineup, a similar move to what Apple does when it announces new iPhone models. The new prices reflect a $150 cut across the board,...

T-Mobile Goes Wild, Drops Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL Prices by $400

Kellen February 12, 2020

I have no idea what T-Mobile is up to today, but they are selling both the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL at $400 off. That gets you a starting price of $399 or $499, respectively, and no, there don't appear to be any weird contract shenanigans going on here. What I'm...

Gboard’s Emoji Kitchen is My New Favorite Thing

Tim February 12, 2020

Google introduced my new favorite thing this morning, that being Emoji Kitchen for Gboard beta users. Emoji Kitchen allows you to mix and match your favorite emoji into fun stickers that we haven't seen before, designed by the good people at Google. A few of...

VIDEO: We’re Flippin’ Over the Galaxy Z Flip!

Tim February 11, 2020

Here it is, Samsung's latest foldable device, the Galaxy Z Flip. Peep the announcement post here. Awful name aside, there's quite a bit to like about this phone. For starters, the specs are solid, especially when compared to similar devices currently on the...

VIDEO: Galaxy S20 Lineup First Look!

Tim February 11, 2020

Samsung was kind enough to extend us an invite to Unpacked 2020 in San Francisco this week, so here we are. Following the unveiling of the Galaxy S20 lineup, we were able to go hands-on with all three devices, as well as the Galaxy Z Flip (video of that coming...

Poll: Which Galaxy S20 are You Buying?

Kellen February 11, 2020

It wouldn't be a Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event day without a poll. So, with the Galaxy S20 family now official, you going to tell us which one you are buying? Go. [poll id="536"]

Galaxy S20 is First Non-Pixel to Get Google’s Live Caption Feature

Kellen February 11, 2020

Live Caption is one of the biggest features from Google that arrived along with the Pixel 4 and Android 10. It brought real-time captions to any video playing on a device from almost any application. It's an incredible addition for those with hearing...

AT&T Adds Another 13 New 5G Markets, Now in 45 Cities

Kellen February 11, 2020

Alongside the unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy S20 series, AT&T announced another batch of 5G markets, bringing its total to 45. This new set of 5G cities follows-up last week's expansion, which also happened to include 13 new locations. The full list of...

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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