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OnePlus 8 Pro is Back in Stock!

Kellen June 20, 2020 8

Since launching at the end of April, it's been difficult to get hands on a OnePlus 8 Pro through OnePlus' store. In fact, they've basically been sold out with no sign of a re-stock for weeks. Today, that has changed (for now). If you head over to the OnePlus...

Verizon Prepaid is Running Crazy Discounts Right Now

Kellen June 19, 2020 53

For those of you looking for a good wireless plan deal that won't lock you into a contract, Verizon Prepaid has the goods at the moment. With a couple of combined promos, you can get a plan with 16GB monthly data for as low as $35/mo or unlimited for just $55/...

Get a Pixel 3a XL for $319 Before Its Gone Forever ($160 Off)

Kellen June 19, 2020 15

There is a good chance that retailers still selling the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are on their last batch of inventory. The Pixel 4a could show up any day and they will want to clear out stock to make room for the new model. B&H Photo, for example, is...

Verizon Galaxy S20+, S20 Ultra and OnePlus 8 Grab New Updates (Updated)

Kellen June 19, 2020 12

A weekend is upon and Verizon has updates ready for some of its top phones. The Samsung Galaxy S20+, Galaxy S20 Ultra, and OnePlus 8 that it sells are all grabbing new software. From the changelogs that Verizon shared, it's looking like all updates are minor...

Google’s Keen App Gives You a Place to Curate Your Passions

Kellen June 18, 2020 21

Google+ is dead and Pinterest is whatever Pinterest is, so Google wants you to welcome in Keen, a new project from their experimental lab called Area 120. The basic idea here is that Keen provides you with a place to curate your favorite things either...

DEAL: Totallee Hosting $5 Sale on Google Pixel, Galaxy S10 Cases

Tim June 18, 2020 11

Totallee, one of our favorite case makers, has an abundance of Google Pixel and Galaxy S10 cases lying around. Due to this, buyers can score select cases starting at just $5! That ain't bad at all! The sale is good for solid color iPhone cases, select cases...

Google Photos Ends Trial of $8/Month Print Subscription Service

Tim June 18, 2020 18

Back in February, Google Photos launched the ability to subscribe to a $8/month printing service that would send you physical pictures once a month, taken from your Photos library. The service was launched as a trial, and according to a message sent out to...

OnePlus Finds Way to Keep Its Shelf Alive on OnePlus 8

Kellen June 18, 2020 6

One of the first things I noticed after booting up my OnePlus 8 Pro review unit for the first time was the missing OnePlus Shelf, which had been replaced with Google's Discover panel. As someone who has never adopted the Shelf because it seemed like an extra...

May 2025 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen May 6, 2025 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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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