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A Good Deal Today: Refurbished Samsung Galaxy Buds for $59.99

Kellen July 29, 2020 7

They may not be shiny and new like the Google Pixel Buds or OnePlus Buds, but at $59.99, these original Galaxy Buds are a heck of a deal. For today only, Best Buy will sell you a pair (in refurbished condition) for just that (originally $129.99). We're big...

Here’s the Galaxy Z Fold 2

Tim July 29, 2020 40

Last night, we saw our first actual photo of the Galaxy Z Fold 2. Needless to say, Kellen seems awfully excited about it. Today, though, we're getting our first good look at supposed renders of Samsung's next foldable device, and my first reaction is that I...

Google One Gives All Android Users Automatic Phone Backup

Kellen July 29, 2020 17

Google One, a service mostly reserved for customers who pay for Google One storage plans, added two features today for everyone. Yes, Google One now has a couple of free features you may want to utilize. The first is automatic phone backups, which Google One...

New, Cheaper OnePlus Phone In the Works, Features Snapdragon 690

Tim July 29, 2020 5

According to code found in an OxygenOS build on a OnePlus Nord, a second potential Nord smartphone is in the works over at OnePlus. Assumed to be less expensive than the current Nord, which sounds incredible considering Nord is just €399, the code suggests...

Samsung and Google Working Deal That Could Lead to Galaxy Apps Store, Bixby’s End

Tim July 29, 2020 36

Samsung and Google are reported to be working on a deal that would bring about the end of the Galaxy Apps Store and Bixby. The global revenue-sharing deal, with the terms of which are hoped to be finalized by the end of this week, would mean we'd see Google...

OnePlus CEO Teases Always-On Display With Android 11

Kellen July 29, 2020 8

Every time I test a OnePlus phone, I come so close to falling in love, and then about a week in I get frustrated at one thing. I can't handle having to tap the display once or twice or pick it up, just to see the tiniest bits of info that every other phone...

If This is the Galaxy Z Fold 2, Who Isn’t Excited?

Kellen July 28, 2020 16

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is the final piece of the upcoming Unpacked puzzle that has not been fully revealed. That could because they'll only tease the device at the event and sell it further down the road, so most of the info for it isn't ready, or maybe...

OnePlus Buds Review: Actually Pretty Decent for the Money

Kellen July 28, 2020 19

Through years of Bullets Wireless versions, I've got to admit that I've never tried any of OnePlus' wireless audio accessories. It was the wire that bugged me and kept me away, because everyone else was already making true wireless earbuds that were much more...

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

Kellen April 30, 2025 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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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Verizon Quietly Updates Unlimited Ultimate With 200GB Hotspot, More Travel Data

Kellen April 17, 2025 19

Following reports of upcoming changes to the Unlimited Ultimate plan, Verizon has now confirmed that their most expensive...

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Google’s Gemini Now Lets You Make AI Videos

Kellen April 15, 2025 19

Gemini has gained a huge new feature today with a new video model that lets users make AI videos with only a short...

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Samsung Reportedly Pauses One UI 7 Update Rollout Due to Bug (Updated)

Kellen April 14, 2025 19

This past weekend was supposed to be a big one for anyone with a Galaxy S24 series device, Galaxy Z Fold 6, or Galaxy Z Flip...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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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