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T-Mobile Will Spend $1,000 to Get You to Switch From Verizon or AT&T

Kellen October 21, 2021 28

Starting tomorrow, T-Mobile is going to make an offer that will be easy to consider if you are currently a customer of Verizon or AT&T and wouldn't mind making the move over to the "Uncarrier." A new promotion will get you enough money to payoff your...

Google Calendar Gets New ‘Focus Time’ Entry Option

Tim October 21, 2021 1

When creating an event in Google Calendar, users can choose between different types of entries. For a while, it's been Event, Out of Office, Task, and Appointment Slot. This month, Google is adding another, called Focus Time. This entry option is designed to...

Google’s Smart Home Platform Now Called “Google Home”

Kellen October 21, 2021 7

The Google Smart Home Developer Summit kicks off today and Google is wasting no time with the announcements. The biggest bit of news is that they now have a real name for their smart home platform, but there's also news that relates back to Android and how...

GeForce NOW Intros New RTX 3080 Performance Tier, $100 for 6 Months of Access

Tim October 21, 2021 10

For the cloud gamers among us, you should probably know about NVIDIA's new GeForce NOW performance tier, known as GeForce NOW RTX 3080. Essentially, NVIDIA has created new supercomputers in the cloud, powered by RTX 3080 equivalent cards, allowing gamers to...

Poll: You Buying a Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro?

Kellen October 20, 2021 189

Yeah, we should probably do the poll thing, now that everything is official. With pricing, specs, colors, variants, 5G support, cameras, software, and update expectations all known, as well as a launch date marked on the calendar, are you buying a Pixel 6 or...

OnePlus Black Friday Deals Aim Directly at Pixel 6 Lineup

Tim October 20, 2021 19

As I wrote earlier today, I'm curious to see how other Android device manufactures set their pricing following the announcement of Google's Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Google is out here undercutting everybody with two very solid devices, and in my mind, changes...

There is a New Pixel Stand, You Just Can’t Buy It Yet

Kellen October 20, 2021 17

If you were wondering why there was no mention yesterday of a new Pixel Stand, that's because you can't buy it yet. Google is indeed making one, and it's labeled as "coming soon" on the Google Store, though. The new Pixel Stand (2nd Gen) is a $79 replacement...

Samsung Pushing Big Update to Galaxy Watch 4 Lineup

Tim October 20, 2021 14

Samsung is pushing a new update to the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic. Inside, you'll find new watch faces plus new features, and after looking at the changelog, this is a really solid upgrade for both devices. Watch Faces Samsung lists four new...

Samsung’s May Update Arrives: Galaxy S25 Up First

Kellen May 9, 2025 14

Thanks to the rollout of One UI 7 and Android 15 being mostly complete at this point and reaching devices as old as the...

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May 2025 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen May 6, 2025 14

There was a part of me that thought we may not see a traditional May Android 15 security update for Pixel devices, knowing...

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Material 3 Expressive Might be the Future of Android Design

Tim May 5, 2025 14

It has been over 10 years since Google introduced Material Design. Can you believe that? Over the years, we have seen it...

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Android 16 Teases Secret UI Update That Should Bring Fresh Beauty, Tons of Blur

Kellen April 30, 2025 14

Android 16 is about to go stable, likely next month at Google I/O. We have been through several developer-focused previews...

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Google Sets End Date for Nest Thermostat 1st Gen and 2nd Gen

Kellen April 25, 2025 14

The original Nest Learning Thermostat was introduced in 2011, if you can believe that. The 2nd generation version is from...

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T-Mobile’s New Experience Beyond and More Plans Go Live

Kellen April 23, 2025 14

The new Experience Beyond and Experience More plans from T-Mobile are live as of this morning for anyone to sign-up for....

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T-Mobile Introduces 2 New “Experience” Plans With Several Upgrades, Price Lock Promise, But Taxes Not Included

Kellen April 22, 2025 14

T-Mobile unwrapped two new plans today called "Experience More" and "Experience Beyond." They are introducing these as a...

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Android 16 Beta 4 Available for Pixel Devices

Kellen April 17, 2025 14

First teased yesterday, the Android 16 Beta 4 update is now available to all of Google's still-supported Pixel devices. This...

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Google’s Latest Ad Pokes at iPhone for Copying Its Features, iPhone 17 Rumors

Kellen May 6, 2025 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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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