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US Unlocked Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy S9 Get One UI 2 Beta and Android 10

Kellen December 10, 2019

The One UI 2 Beta with Android 10 showed up for non-US versions of the Galaxy Note 9 and Galaxy S9 a week or so ago, giving year-old Galaxy phones a taste of what's new in Samsung software. Today, the US unlocked models got their access and can register for...

DEAL: Refurbished Pixel 3 Devices for as Low as $289 From Woot!

Tim December 10, 2019

Over on the Woot!, you can pick up a "scratch & dent" refurbished Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL for pretty cheap right now, but of course, that's because these aren't brand new phones. The scratch & dent labeling means you can expect to see wear and tear...

If You Want a New Moto 360, Now is the Time to Order

Kellen December 10, 2019

The new Moto 360 made by a 3rd party company that Motorola licensed their name to, is now up for pre-order at $349.99. Should you take this plunge and order one, your watch should ship around January 10. To recap, the new Moto 360 (3rd gen) is made by a...

Motorola’s Brand New One Hyper is $340 With Discount ($60 Off)

Kellen December 10, 2019

The Motorola One Hyper, a $400 phone that Motorola introduced last week with pop-up selfie camera and decent set of specs for the price, is $60 off right now with a coupon code. At $339.99, as long as you have a SIM or active service from T-Mobile or AT&T...

Aukey’s New 4-in-1 Wireless Charging Hub for Chromebook and MacBook Machines is Clutch

Tim December 10, 2019

You probably know that Aukey makes a ton of different accessories, whether they be for smartphones, desktop computers, or your car. There are literally hundreds and hundreds of products to sift through, and sometimes, it's hard to tell if something is any good...

Pixel 4 December Update Images and OTA Files Now Available

Kellen December 10, 2019

Not only is the December Android security patch for the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL rolling out as an over-the-air update, Google has now posted the factory image and OTA files too. If you don't want to wait for the update to show up on your device, manually...

Chrome Gets Built-In Password Checkup, Real-Time Phishing Protection

Tim December 10, 2019

Google announced security enhancements for Chrome this morning, including a built-in password checkup (previously was just an installable extension), as well as comprehensive phishing protections. So as not to bore you with details, what you need to know is...

Moar Juice: Samsung Galaxy S11 Pictured to Have 4,500mAh Battery

Tim December 10, 2019

We recently learned via a photo similar to the one below that the Galaxy S11+ is expected to feature a humungous 5,000mAh battery. As people who enjoy good battery life, this pleases us. Today, we're learning via SamMobile that the smaller Galaxy S11 will also...

Buzzkill: Galaxy S26 Ultra Won’t Have Built-in Magnets

Tim February 5, 2026

Leading up to today, the general consensus was that the entire Galaxy S26 lineup would feature built-in magnets, bringing the...

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Google Shows Off Pixel 10a Because It’s Done With Leaks

Kellen February 4, 2026

The Pixel 10a will launch February 18, and that's official news from Google. As the leaks continue to pile up, Google has...

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2026 February Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen February 3, 2026

Google Pixel February 2026 update now available for download on the Pixel 7a up through the Pixel 10 series. The February...

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Where’s the February Pixel Update?

Kellen February 2, 2026

Pixel updates are no longer released on the first Monday of the month, as Google has shifted to a schedule that gives it more...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Specs

Kellen January 30, 2026

The Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks with a set of specs, including the camera, battery size, processor, and dimensions. Samsung still...

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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 29, 2026

Both T-Mobile and AT&T have seen several years in a row of steady customer growth, likely because of improvements to...

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Chrome Gets 5 Wild New Gemini AI Features

Kellen January 28, 2026

Google has essentially launched its new vision for Chrome today with an announcement for several new Gemini-powered features...

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Galaxy Z TriFold US Sales Open January 30, Priced at $2,899

Tim January 27, 2026

Samsung has confirmed Galaxy Z TriFold availability for the US. The trifold will go on sale starting January 30, priced at $2...

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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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