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We Have Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic: Ask Us Anything

Tim August 13, 2021 136

For most people, you still have a couple of weeks before your Galaxy Watch 4 order will arrive at your doorstep, so to maybe help pass the time, we'd like to host a little AMA, seeing as how Samsung hooked us up with both a Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4...

Here’s How Much Instant Discount Samsung Will Give You Towards a Galaxy Z Fold 3

Kellen August 13, 2021 48

The best way to get yourself into the new Galaxy Z Fold 3 is once again through Samsung's trade-in program. As they have done for years now, Samsung will give you an instant discount if you trade in select phones towards the Fold 3, and the values are often...

Samsung August Updates: Galaxy S9 and S9+, S20 FE Get Latest Patch

Tim August 13, 2021 3

New security updates are rolling out to additional Samsung devices this month, specifically the Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+, and Galaxy S20 FE. As we keep saying, not counting Google, Samsung continues to set the example of how software updates should be handled. It...

Android 12 Should Be Here Any Day, So Motorola is Updating the Razr to Android 11

Kellen August 13, 2021 25

I thought it was a typo or a misprint at first, but then I looked at the date. Motorola really is updating the Razr 5G on Verizon to Android 11 today. I said Android 11 in case you missed that, a build of Android that Google released, well, almost a year ago....

Google Fi’s First Foldable is the Galaxy Z Flip 3

Tim August 12, 2021 6

Google Fi picked up its first foldable this week, now offering the new Galaxy Z Flip 3 on pre-order, with shipments expected later this month. The phone is the same price as it is anywhere else, that being $999, but Google Fi does offer trade-in promotions and...

Samsung August Updates: Galaxy Note 9 Gets Yet Another Patch

Kellen August 12, 2021 3

The Galaxy Note 9, an aging Samsung phone that continues to receive monthly updates, grabbed another today before phones much newer than itself. The update is (expectedly) minor, but we love to see it. Like the Galaxy S21 line last week, the Note 9 is picking...

Galaxy Watch 4 Classic Unboxing, Setup, and Tour!

Kellen August 12, 2021 47

It has been so long since we've produced a non-podcast video that I'm not sure how well this went, but hey, we have a new video for you! Samsung sent over a Galaxy Watch 4 Classic (and Galaxy Watch 4) for us to checkout and so we gave it the ol' unboxing...

Verizon Hands Out Up to 12 Months of AMC+ to Unlimited, Fios Customers

Tim August 12, 2021 17

Verizon announced this morning that it is now offering free timed subscriptions to AMC+ to select customers, just in time for the premier of the final season for The Walking Dead. As a side note, I had no idea that show was still going. Cool! In order to get...

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

Kellen May 13, 2025 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 136

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 136

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 136

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 136

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 136

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 136

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 136

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 136

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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