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OnePlus Customers had Order Information Accessed by an Unauthorized Party (Updated)

Kellen November 22, 2019

OnePlus online store may have been hacked again. Emails were just sent to OnePlus customers informing them of a security breach of some sort through the online OnePlus store. The email is titled "Security Notification" and mentions that an "unauthorized party"...

First AT&T 5G Maps Are Here

Kellen November 22, 2019

AT&T is days away from launching its consumer 5G network in a number of cities. To celebrate the occasion, they released 5G coverage maps for each of the initial launch cities, as well as those that will go live shortly after. We love 5G maps! To recap...

AT&T is Launching 5G for Consumers, Note 10+ 5G is the First Phone

Kellen November 22, 2019

AT&T launched its 5G+ service at the tail end of 2018 and then expanded into several new markets throughout most of this year. That 5G+ network wasn't for consumers, though, and was instead only available to business customers. For regular folk like us, AT...

These Galaxy S11 Renders are Looking Hot

Tim November 22, 2019

Thanks to @OnLeaks, who has a solid history of providing accurate renders well ahead of anything official from companies, we might be getting our first good look at the Galaxy S11 from Samsung this week. On the frontside, the Galaxy S11 looks very similar to...

Your $100 Google Store Credit From Buying a Pixel 4 Should be Here (Updated)

Kellen November 22, 2019

Pre-ordering a Pixel 4 or Pixel 4 XL this year meant you were in line to receive a $100 bonus of some type. If you ordered through Best Buy, you were getting a $100 Best Buy gift card. If you ordered through Amazon, same thing, a $100 Amazon gift card. Those...

DEAL: Anker has $10 Smart Bulbs, $20 Wireless Charger 2-Packs, and Plenty More

Tim November 21, 2019

Anker is hosting quite a few deals over on Amazon this week, a few of which are perfect for anyone looking to upgrade their smart home setup. Anker has a 2-pack of wireless chargers for $20 (with the below code), packs and singles of Lumos LED smart bulbs...

Pujie Black, a Watch Face App Every Smartwatch Owner Should Have, is Free Right Now

Kellen November 21, 2019

One of the best things to ever happen to smartwatches was the introduction of watch face makers and watch face stores. We've seen apps like Facer take off, but Pujie Black is another you should have in your inventory. It's also one of the originals and just so...

Why Are You Still Using Android?

Kellen November 21, 2019

Yep, we're asking - why are you still using Android in 2019? A couple of years ago, if I were to ask this same question, I'm guessing the answer would be given without hesitation. You would tell me that you love Android because it gives you choice, that it's...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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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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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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