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Android 10 Adopted Faster Than Any Version of Android

Kellen July 9, 2020 10

Google has spent the last several years working on ways to improve Android's version adoption rates and how quickly phone makers apply big updates. With Project Treble in Android Oreo to Project Mainline with Android 10, those efforts are showing signs of...

Galaxy S20+ 5G and Galaxy Buds+ BTS Editions Available for Purchase Today

Tim July 9, 2020 10

While I may not care, you might. If that's the case, please note that the BTS Editions of Samsung's Galaxy S20+ 5G and Galaxy Buds+ are now available for purchase from Samsung and Amazon. These are the same devices you'll find without BTS branding, but when...

Well, Here is the New Google Nest Speaker (Updated)

Kellen July 9, 2020 18

UPDATE: Google just showed off the device! Last night, we started tracking a mystery Google device that had stopped through the FCC. We speculated that it might be Google's upcoming Android TV dongle because of the level of connectivity, but instead, thanks to...

New Google Nest Speaker Showed Up at FCC Just Now (Updated)

Kellen July 8, 2020 21

Who wants to solve a mystery tonight? A new Google device just stopped through the FCC, labeled as a "wireless device," and we aren't quite sure what it is. Here's what we know. The device is listed as model number GXCA6, supports 802.11ac WiFi (2.4GHz and...

This Microsoft Surface Duo Software Tour is Worth a Watch

Kellen July 8, 2020 24

The Microsoft Surface Duo is a device I am so completely torn about. On one hand, I'm sure it will be quite premium knowing the quality of Microsoft's other Surface products, plus there is something pulling me to the Duo during this pandemic life because I'm...

AUKEY’s 100W Omnia Charger is Awesome and Down to $41 With Coupon Code

Tim July 8, 2020 5

When you spend thousands of dollars on a laptop, such as a new 16" MacBook Pro, it doesn't feel great when you have to write up third-party chargers, but alas, here we are. This year, AUKEY released its Omnia series of chargers and one of the latest to be made...

Xiaomi’s New Android TV-Powered Mi Stick Could be a No-Brainer at $45

Tim July 8, 2020 13

In Portugal, Xiaomi has detailed a new Android TV-powered stick that you place into a TV's HDMI port, essentially turning it into a smart TV. On top of that, which is already awesome, the price is listed at just 39.99€ (about $45). That's essentially a no-...

In Case You Missed It, ASUS ROG Phone 3 Coming July 22

Tim July 8, 2020 8

All you speed freaks, be sure to mark July 22 on your calendar. Should you have missed the news that happened right before the holiday weekend, that's the day ASUS intends to unveil its next gaming phone, the ROG Phone 3. Official details are scarce, but from...

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

Kellen April 30, 2025 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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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