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Buy a Pixel 4 or 4 XL at Google Fi, Get Up to $500 Back in Credit

Kellen November 25, 2019

Now is the time to consider signing-up for (or sticking with) Google Fi if you haven't already. Google is currently running a deal on the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL through Fi that will save you 50% off the phone in the form of bill credits. With this deal, you...

Google Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL Black Friday Pricing Live Up to $300 Off

Kellen November 25, 2019

So far, the best Pixel 4 Black Friday deal is $200 off unlocked. Because Thanksgiving weekend and Black Friday are so late this year, Black Friday deals have started much earlier than they typically would. Consider that we are 5-6 days away from Black Friday...

Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL are Crazy Cheap Right Now at Amazon (Updated)

Kellen November 25, 2019

Pixel 3 at $349 is the currently best deal of Black Friday 2019. UPDATE 11/25: Prices no longer $450-off, but still good discounts, especially with so few retailers having any stock left at all. The Pixel 4's $200-off deal for Black Friday is a solid one, but...

DEAL: Fossil Sport 41mm Down to $149 in a Variety of Colors ($126 Off)

Kellen November 23, 2019

The Fossil Sport, one of the first watches to run Qualcomm's Snapdragon Wear 3100, is at an all-time low price right now for Black Friday 2019. If you head over to Fossil's online shop, you will see blue, red, and neon versions of the 41mm Fossil Sport for...

DEAL: All Misfit Vapor Wear OS Watches $100 Off, Start at $99

Tim November 22, 2019

Evidently, the cool thing to do these days is launch your company's Black Friday deals a week or more before Black Friday, that way your deals don't get buried with all of the others. It makes sense, but dang, it's a lot to keep track of. Right now on Misfit's...

Galaxy S10 Lineup Gets Sixth Android 10 Beta Update, Includes December Security Patch

Tim November 22, 2019

Samsung is shipping out the sixth update to the One UI 2.0 beta (based on Android 10) to Galaxy S10 lineup owners. Related: Hidden One UI setting details future 120Hz refresh rate. Inside, there's only a handful of bug fixes, as well as the December security...

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"...

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 is Already Here for Pixel Phones to Test (Updated)

Kellen February 11, 2026

After a brief tease yesterday afternoon, Google has gone and done it - Android 17 is already here for Pixel phones. Google...

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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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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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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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