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Google Adds Spam and Verification Protection to Text Messages

Kellen December 12, 2019

Protection is coming to your text message experience on Android, thanks to a couple of new features rolling out to Google's Messages app on Android. Going forward, you'll get verified messages from businesses, when you ask for account help, plus Google is...

Buying a Pixel 4 or Pixel 4 XL Up to $150 Off Includes Free Nest Hub

Kellen December 12, 2019

The Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are more than likely going to stay at some level of promotional pricing through the rest of the holiday seasons, it's just up to you to decide when the deal is sweet enough to pull the trigger. We already ran through the $200-off...

Google Assistant Interpreter Mode Comes to Phones

Kellen December 12, 2019

When Google announced its "Interpreter Mode" for smart displays and the Google Assistant at the beginning of the year, I couldn't help but wonder why smart displays were first and not phones. Google didn't clarify that to me today, but did announce Interpreter...

Using Google Keep Instead of Assistant for Shopping Lists is Tricky but Doable

Kellen December 11, 2019

That weird Assistant shopping list can be defeated. Google Keep coming back for the 12th or 13th time as a notes & lists option in Google Assistant is certainly welcomed. It's also rolling out now to your Google Assistant-equipped phone after being...

Time to Setup Google’s New Automatic Call Screening on Your Pixel

Kellen December 11, 2019

With the first "Pixel feature drop" this week, one of the big new features set to arrive on Google's Pixel line is a part of Call Screen. Google has taken their previous Call Screen idea and applied a couple of new highly useful options that will let your...

Nest Hub is Cheaper at Lowe’s – Down to $69 (Updated: Done)

Kellen December 11, 2019

UPDATE: Price back to $79. The Google Nest Hub has been discounted for a couple of weeks now to some of its lowest prices ever. It's still down to $79 at most places, but Lowe's has topped everyone with a price of $69. For the rest of today, Lowe's has the...

Xfinity Mobile Adds Google Pixel Phones to BYOD Line-Up

Kellen December 11, 2019

Comcast's Xfinity Mobile has taken a slow approach to adding support Android phones for its BYOD or Bring Your Own Phone program. They've supported iPhones for a some time and Samsung phones since earlier this year, but for whatever reason, never allowed...

DEAL: Unlocked LG G8X With Dual Screen for $699 Online ($250 Off)

Tim December 11, 2019

Let's say you want a folding screen experience, but also don't want to pay close to $2,000 for a Galaxy Fold. Don't worry, LG has the answer -- the G8X with its Dual Screen accessory. Typically listed as a pair for $950 on B&H and Best Buy, the package is...

Everything New in Android 17 Beta

Kellen February 13, 2026

Android 17 Beta is officially live and we've got it up and running on a Pixel 10 Pro. You could have it on your device as...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Actually Here for Your Pixel

Kellen February 13, 2026

UPDATE FEBRUARY 13 - Google tried to ship out the first Android 17 Beta 1 update a couple of days ago, but something forced...

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Pixel 10a Renders Show Flush Backside, Full Color Lineup

Tim February 12, 2026

We have already seen a few Pixel 10a renders, but as we have gotten closer to a launch day, the quality of said renders has...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Releasing “Soon”

Kellen February 10, 2026

Google surprised the Android world this afternoon by announcing that Android 17 Beta 1 is arriving "soon." Yeah, Android 17,...

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Galaxy Unpacked 2026 Scheduled for February 25

Tim February 10, 2026

Samsung has booked the date at which they will unveil the Galaxy S26 series. February 25 is the day, 10am PT (1pm ET) is the...

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AT&T’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026

For those looking for the best AT&T unlimited plan, the choices are pretty simple to narrow down, thanks to AT&T only...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 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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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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