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Samsung’s New Discover Event has “Epic” Offers They Want You to Sign-Up For

Kellen September 11, 2021 4

It seems like every few months, Samsung hosts another "Discover" sales event, where they spend a week running daily deals on whatever their newest line-up of products is. That could mean phone and earbuds deals, as well as discounts on vacuum cleaners and...

Google Contacts App Gets the Material You Treatment

Tim September 10, 2021 4

Google said it was happening and they weren't lying. As a heads up to Android 12 users, the Contacts app is getting its Material You update, though, don't go expecting anything too crazy. From what we can tell, all that's really changed is the app's ability to...

Galaxy Z Fold 3 Review: Awesome If This is What You Want

Kellen September 10, 2021 39

Last year's Galaxy Z Fold 2 was a phone I thoroughly enjoyed, thanks to major improvements over the original and the fact that we were living during a time where sitting on the couch, not stepping into a public toxic death plume of air was the norm. It was the...

WhatsApp Gets End-to-End Encrypted Chat Backups

Tim September 10, 2021 3

WhatsApp, the communications app used across the globe, is implementing end-to-end encrypted chat backups for users, meaning more security for your conversations, as well as a place to store and retrieve conversations in a secure fashion. Facebook's...

Samsung x Sami Miró Vintage Intro $39 Recyclable Watch Bands

Tim September 10, 2021 3

Samsung has partnered with Sami Miró Vintage to create a group of watch bands for the new Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic. However, they're simply 20mm watch bands, so I'm positive you can use them on any watch device you'd want to, if that was your...

ZTE Axon 30 Up for Sale in the US at $499

Tim September 9, 2021 23

ZTE is back with the Axon 30, a $499 option for those who are tired of the generic Samsung, Google, and Apple options. ZTE was kind enough to send me an Axon 30 to check out, with my main goal being to investigate the under-display selfie camera. I will say,...

Google Shows Off Material You Looks for Gmail, Calendar, Drive, and More

Kellen September 9, 2021 10

Android 12 is so close to launching that Google is starting to show off changes to its apps that will arrive alongside it. On the Google Workspace blog, they just previewed a bunch of their apps with Material You redesigns, as well as how they'll look with...

DEAL: Galaxy Z Flip 3 for $799, Z Fold 3 for $1499 if You Activate Today

Tim September 9, 2021 4

Did you read my Galaxy Z Flip 3 review this week (review here) and decide on taking the plunge into the world of foldables? First off, congratulations. Second, you might as well save some money if that's the case. While we typically point folks to Samsung's...

Android Gets a Huge Design Refresh With Material 3 Expressive, First on Pixel Phones

Kellen May 13, 2025 4

A little over a week ago, someone on Google's design team accidentally posted the details of their new design language,...

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Material 3 Expressive is Coming to Wear OS 6, First on Pixel Watch

Kellen May 13, 2025 4

Now that you've read about Google's new Material 3 Expressive on your Pixel phone running Android 16, you might want to know...

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Galaxy S25 Edge Official, Thin, and Priced at $1,099, But There are Deals

Kellen May 12, 2025 4

Samsung's skinny phone has been fully revealed and is now official with pricing, specs, and a ship date. The Galaxy S25 Edge...

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Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge Gets Pre-Order Deal of $750 Off, Bonus $50 Credit

Kellen May 12, 2025 4

The Galaxy S25 Edge is official and ready for your pre-order. Samsung has pushed the listings live, so that you can check out...

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Samsung’s May Update Arrives: Galaxy S25 Up First

Kellen May 9, 2025 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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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