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Google Pixel 8a Review: It’s Good, But the Pixel 9 and Discounts Loom

Kellen June 7, 2024 4

Google's newest phone, the Pixel 8a, is the continuation of their A-series, a semi-affordable version of the previous year's Pixel phone release. For most years, the new A-series phone has landed at a mid-year point that felt appropriate to keep Pixel phones...

Galaxy S24 Lineup Gets June Security Patch

Tim June 7, 2024 2

Galaxy S24 device owners, be on the lookout for the June security patch, now rolling out. Technically, the release date for the update is set as June 8, so you may see it hit your device over the weekend or early next week. Verizon doesn't list anything in the...

DEAL: Still Time to Get Galaxy S24 Ultra for $549 ($870 Off)

Tim June 7, 2024 5

Samsung's solid deal of a free storage upgrade and enhanced trade-in values is still active for potential buyers. For those in the market, it's worth taking a look. Get Galaxy S24 Ultra for $549 At its peak, this promotion can save you $870 off the purchase of...

HTC Readying New Phone for Next Week

Tim June 7, 2024 19

What are the chances HTC releases a phone we all want to buy in 2024? I'd wager it's extremely low, but because we're so positive around here, we wanted to alert you all to the fact that HTC is teasing a new smartphone for next week. HTC will announce a device...

Best Buy Ceasing Samsung Repair Program

Tim June 7, 2024 2

Samsung owners appear to be losing yet another means of repairing busted Galaxy phones, with it being reported this week that Best Buy is set to shut down its Geek Squad-backed repair program. The news stems from internal rumblings and messages to current Best...

Google Weather, At a Glance Get Fresh Icon Pack

Tim June 6, 2024 5

Google is pushing out a fresh set of weather icons globally to its Google Weather service and the At a Glance widget. For Pixel owners, you should see these icons immediately and have maybe already spotted them on your device. You can find them in the At a...

Google Messages and RCS to Soon Let You Text 911

Kellen June 6, 2024 7

In emergency situations, making a call to 911 might not always be possible. What if you had an alternative way to contact 911, like through a messaging app? Hey, that's happening later this year, during the winter, through Google Messages. In a brief...

Yup, Galaxy AI Coming to Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6

Tim June 6, 2024 2

Samsung confirmed this morning what everyone already assumed -- Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 will ship with Galaxy AI. There's no surprise here, with Samsung trying to get its AI goodies in the hands of as many users as possible before ultimately asking...

Apple Commits to 5 Years of OS Updates for New iPhones

Tim June 5, 2024 45

It's been a long time since I cared about the iOS vs. Android battle, but for those still keeping score, we officially have another tally on the Android side. In a move to meet compliance standards overseas, Apple has made it public that it intends to support...

Google Pixel 8a Review: It’s Good, But the Pixel 9 and Discounts Loom

Kellen June 7, 2024 45

Google's newest phone, the Pixel 8a, is the continuation of their A-series, a semi-affordable version of the previous year's...

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Android 15 Beta 2.2 Update is Here to Fix 6 More Bugs

Kellen June 3, 2024 45

Google kicked off the new month with a brand new bug fixing Android 15 beta update. This is Android 15 Beta 2.2, so not a...

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7 New Features are Coming to Android, Your Devices: Google Messages, Home, More

Kellen May 30, 2024 45

Pixel owners know about feature drops, because they are Google's way of continuously adding value to devices. With each big...

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T-Mobile Buying US Cellular for $4.4B, Wants to Improve Rural Coverage

Tim May 28, 2024 45

T-Mobile has built its network to have amazing speed and capacity in all major US cities. If you live in an urban area, T-...

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T-Mobile Starts Raising Prices on Older Plans by as Much as $5 Per Line

Kellen May 22, 2024 45

To finish off the month of April, T-Mobile held its quarterly earnings call and suggested that it might soon increase prices...

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Android 15 Beta 2.1 Update Drops to Fix Private Space Bug

Kellen May 20, 2024 45

We are a week removed from the release of Android 15 Beta 2 and Google is ready to push a bug fixer update to it. Today,...

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What’s New in Android 15 Beta 2: The Fun Stuff!

Kellen May 16, 2024 45

Since we’re in Android 15 Beta 2, it’s probably safe for you to go ahead and flash this to your Pixel phone, assuming you are...

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Android 15 Beta 2 is Here for Pixel Devices and Non-Pixel Devices

Kellen May 15, 2024 45

It wouldn't be a Google I/O week without a brand new Android 15 Beta release. Prepare your Pixel devices, my friends, for the...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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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Google Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 7 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 12, 2022 2

The Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are here! Well, we've had them for a good week now, but yours should be arriving at any...

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