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From Start to Finish: Watch a Galaxy Phone Get Made

Tim July 28, 2025 6

I have yet to have an opportunity to tour a cellphone manufacturing plant, and until then, I'll have to settle for YouTube videos. As we know, many production facilities keep their processes locked away, so you can't ever watch a phone go from nothingness to a...

Facer Gets Big Wear OS 6 Update, Promises Better Battery Life Than Ever

Tim July 25, 2025 4

Facer, the Wear OS watch face app downloaded by over 10 million users, announced big changes this week. The big news centers around WFF (watch face format) support on Wear OS 6, battery improvements, many new watch faces, and more. The Android development team...

Galaxy Foldable Pre-Orders are Done, But There are Still Good Savings

Tim July 25, 2025 3

It's July 25, which means it's officially Galaxy launch day. Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, and Z Flip FE are now up for sale wherever Galaxy is sold, plus we have two new wearables to choose from, Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic. We posted...

Pixel 10 Pro in Moonstone is the Play

Tim July 25, 2025 40

Thanks to long time leaker @evleaks, we're getting additional looks at Google's upcoming lineup of devices that are scheduled to be announced on August 20. We got a fresh look at the Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, Pixel Watch 4, and a set of Pixel Buds all in...

Google Home Boss Admits That Google Assistant Sucks on Google Home

Kellen July 24, 2025 24

I don't know if any of you have stopped through the Google Home subreddit at any point over the past several years, but if you have, you know that it is not a positive space. In fact, most of the threads there are a mixture of complaints and calls for help as...

Galaxy Z Fold 7 Review: Hardware and Camera Get Huge Upgrades, Battery Becomes Issue

Tim July 24, 2025 14

We are now onto the seventh generation of Samsung foldables. To put things into perspective, I played with a Galaxy Z Fold 2 recently and it's amazing to see how far we've come. Every sort of issue I had with that hardware has been addressed by now. The phones...

Here’s the Pixel Watch 4 in 2 Sizes and Its New Charger

Kellen July 24, 2025 13

Google's Pixel Watch 4 has now arrived in official-looking render form, giving us a first potentially real look at both sizes of the smartwatch. We are also getting a first look at its new charging system, which could lead to more repair opportunities. Google...

Samsung Making It Even Easier to Get Galaxy Z Fold 7 for $899

Kellen July 23, 2025 5

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 arrives in stores at the end of the week and that means we could see the end of the current pre-order deals Samsung is running. As we approach the potential end, I have good news to share about that previously semi-secret Galaxy Z Fold 7...

Everything About the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is Here

Kellen August 14, 2025 5

Google gave us an official look at its upcoming Pixel 10 Pro Fold yesterday through a teaser video (here). The video didn't...

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Here’s the Pixel 10 Pro Fold Officially

Kellen August 12, 2025 5

A week after Google first teased the Pixel 10 Pro and took a shot or two at Apple, they are back with yet another teaser,...

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Here’s Pixel 10 Series Specs

Kellen August 8, 2025 5

Is this Pixel 10 leak situation getting ridiculous with close to 2 weeks to go before Google's launch event? Yeah. Still want...

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Verizon Reverses Course and Offers Loyalty Discounts Again

Kellen August 7, 2025 5

After informing so many loyal customers last week that they would be losing their loyalty discounts, Verizon has apparently...

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Here’s the Pixel 10 Pro XL in Cleanest Images Yet

Kellen August 6, 2025 5

Google may have announced a date for its Pixel 10 series to be revealed and a teaser video alongside it, but the bigger leaks...

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August 2025 Android Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen August 5, 2025 5

The Google Pixel update for August is rolling out as what should be one of the final minor updates before the big one drops...

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Google’s New Pixel 10 Teaser Takes Some Shots

Kellen August 4, 2025 5

Google dropped a new Pixel 10 teaser on us today and it appears to be taking shots at slow-moving feature releases from...

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Verizon Rips Loyalty Discounts From Loyal Customers

Kellen August 1, 2025 5

Yeah, it's happening as expected - Verizon is ending the loyalty discounts that so many of us have enjoyed for the past...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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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