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US Android Market Lacks Diversity, Dominated by Samsung Phones

Tim December 3, 2019

PC Mag published an article this week that gave us high hopes for an intriguing read on the currently-most-popular Android phones across the US. As it turns out, there couldn't be a more bland story, simply because Samsung and a total of just three phones...

Upgrade to Android TV With a Mi Box S for Just $34.99 ($25 Off)

Kellen December 3, 2019

Xiaomi's Mi Box S is over a year old now, yet I still kind of can't believe how inexpensive it is as a full Android TV experience that can do 4K HDR, has DOLBY Audio, and lets you control all the things with built-in Google Assistant. Right now, because of the...

Last Minute Deal: Galaxy S10 With Free Galaxy Buds and $50 Amazon Gift Card for $624 (Update: Done)

Kellen December 2, 2019

Cyber Monday's best Galaxy S10 deal is here at the last minute. UPDATE: This deal and Cyber Monday are done. Amazon opened up a last minute Cyber Monday lightning deal this evening that gets you a Samsung Galaxy S10 and a couple of bonuses at the best price of...

Last Minute Anker, Aukey Cyber Monday Deals: 30% Off Power Banks and 40% Off NC Headphones

Tim December 2, 2019

Anker and Aukey are back for Cyber Monday, so if you have any money left over, check out the following last minute deals before this "holiday" officially ends -- these are the best deals both companies are currently offering. The highlights include 30% off of...

Pixel 4 Getting December’s Android Update Next Week, Here are the Fixes

Kellen December 2, 2019

You may have noticed that as the December Android security update went live this morning, Google didn't post files for the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL, its newest phones. Google has since updated us on the situation through their Pixel Phone community, stating that...

December 2019 Android Security Update Now Available for Pixel Devices (Updated)

Kellen December 2, 2019

The final Android update of the year is here! Google has posted the December Android security patch for its Pixel phones. That includes images and OTA files for the Pixel and Pixel XL, which should be the last for the original Pixel phones. We seem to be...

Essential Phone, December 2019 Android Update

Kellen December 2, 2019

And another one. https://twitter.com/essential/status/1201578055690375168

Want Wide Angle on Your Pixel 4? Buy a Moment Case and 18mm Lens, Both Discounted Now

Kellen December 2, 2019

The industry-wide memo about all flagship phones for 2019 using wide-angle cameras must have slipped into Google's spam folder because to the disappointment of many, the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL do not feature an extra wide lens. Instead, Google went with a...

YouTube Music Lyrics Feature Now Behind Premium Paywall

Tim February 9, 2026

Bad news, non-Premium subscribers who use YouTube Music -- the lyrics tab is officially behind a paywall. The feature, if you...

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ChatGPT Gets Ads Starting Today

Tim February 9, 2026

If you caught the "Big Game" last night, you might've seen a few ads that teased the fact that OpenAI will begin testing ads...

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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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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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