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Hublot Wear OS Watch Made Official, Only Costs $5,800

Tim June 2, 2020 25

Featuring a Snapdragon Wear 3100 processor and rubber strap, I'm not sure there's a better deal out there than the new Big Bang e from Hublot. Dripping in your choice of either black ceramic or titanium and showcasing a 42mm case, the latest smartwatch running...

T-Mobile Gives Customers Free 3-Month Subscriptions to Google Stadia

Kellen June 2, 2020 22

T-Mobile Tuesdays has a great offer this week for T-Mo customers looking to try out Google Stadia for the first time. For a limited time, T-Mobile is giving away 3-month subscriptions to Google's gaming service. To get access, you'll open up the T-Mobile...

Google Pushes Android 11 Beta Update Accidentally, Reveals New Features

Kellen June 1, 2020 5

Google may have postponed the Android 11 Beta launch event that was scheduled for this week, but the company just gave us the goods by way of an early push of the build to a handful of devices. I know that there is probably more to come, but they just (...

Samsung Introduces Access Program With Phone Upgrades Every 9 Months

Kellen June 1, 2020 25

To kick off a new month and increase Galaxy S20 sales, Samsung introduced a new Samsung Access program today. The program is a monthly subscription service that gets you a new phone, access to Microsoft 365, Samsung's Premium Care, a bunch of cloud storage,...

DEAL: AUKEY 30,000mAh USB-C Power Bank With Quick Charge 3.0 for $45 ($35 Off)

Tim June 1, 2020 7

AUKEY is hosting a deal on a 30,000mAh power bank with USB-C and Quick Charge 3.0, pricing it as just $45, which is $35 off its usual price of $80. The power bank itself features dual USB-A outputs, as well as a USB-C output port. Owners will also have AiPower...

Latest Pixel Feature Drop Includes Adaptive Battery Improvements, Safety Check Feature

Tim June 1, 2020 9

The latest Pixel Feature Drop is rolling out, full of new features for those with a Pixel device. A large chunk of what's new is the latest additions to Bedtime Mode, which we've detailed here, but Google also announced Adaptive Battery improvements, as well...

June 2020 Android Security Update Now Available for Pixel Devices (Updated)

Kellen June 1, 2020 45

Prepare yourselves, Google Pixel owners, the June Android update is here. If you own any of the Pixel phones from the Pixel 2 up through the Pixel 3, Pixel 3a, and Pixel 4 XL, you should have an update rolling out shortly, plus there are always ways to...

Bedtime Mode Gets New Features, Clock App Integration

Tim June 1, 2020 5

Bedtime Mode, part of Digital Wellbeing, is getting a few changes that Google thinks can benefit us all. When enabled, Bedtime mode keeps your phone dark and quiet, utilizing Do Not Disturb to keep notifications from waking you, while also enabling a grayscale...

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

Kellen May 13, 2025 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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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