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Google Maps is Starting to Show Traffic Lights on Android

Kellen July 7, 2020 20

With the launch of iOS 13 a year ago, Apple introduced a feature into Apple Maps that even Google Maps had yet to implement. Apple added traffic lights and stop signs, both of which would give drivers an extra bit of info as they navigate to their next...

Grab These AUKEY True Wireless Buds at Only $20.99 ($9 Off)

Kellen July 7, 2020 12

You could easily spend $200 on true wireless earbuds that sound OK and (hopefully) fit perfectly into your ears. Or you could just buy an affordable pair with a lot of the latest tech for a fraction of the price, like Aukey's EP-T21 true wireless earbuds that...

Verizon Gets the Samsung Galaxy A71 5G, Jacks Up Price for 5G mmW

Kellen July 7, 2020 9

The Samsung Galaxy A71 has been released with numerous configurations over the past several months, most recently as the Galaxy A71 5G for T-Mobile, AT&T, and Sprint. Today, Verizon got its own, only this one supports their 5G mmW and has a higher price...

Whoa, the Moto G 5G Plus Looks Awesome

Kellen July 7, 2020 19

It has been a few years since I've tested a Moto G phone, the line that is likely Motorola's best selling across the globe. I've avoided them mostly because they didn't check enough boxes, even for the price they were being delivered at. With the new Moto G 5G...

This Guy Got His Hands on the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

Kellen July 7, 2020 29

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra leaks are hitting another gear this week following last week's slip-up by Samsung. We now have a set of images of the device in the hands of an actual human, in what may be the first real-world photos of this larger-than-any-phone-should-...

It’s Official: OnePlus Nord Launches July 21

Kellen July 7, 2020 15

OnePlus confirmed this morning that its new phone, OnePlus Nord, arrives on July 21 through an AR launch event. The idea here is that OnePlus is allowing its fans to experience the OnePlus Nord through the safety of their own homes, rather than through a big...

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Stops Through the FCC

Kellen July 7, 2020 3

Unlike last year, Samsung hasn't fully outed its new Galaxy Note phone through the FCC before it can announce it, but the device did just stop through there. Here's what we know about the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra now that the FCC has handled it. First, we have a...

Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides All Get Dark Theme on Android

Kellen July 6, 2020 5

Google announced this morning that Docs, Sheets, and Slides for Android now all have dark theme support. That means viewing documents, spreadsheets, and slideshows in both light or dark themes. Each app's dark theme can be forced to dark or light or follow...

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

Kellen April 30, 2025 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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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