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It’s Going to be Hard to Say “No” to the OnePlus 6T

Kellen September 4, 2018

I know that we're only four months removed from the launch of the OnePlus 6 and me calling it a "no brainer," but the OnePlus 6T is going to be tough to deny or say "no" to. Assuming the phone looks at all like the Oppo R17 (above) and includes features from...

2018 is Going to be a Smartphone Year to Forget

Kellen August 28, 2018

At the end of 2016, I wrote a forward-looking piece about how 2017 was going to be an awesome year for smartphones and Android. It was the year that Samsung was due for a big leap in smartphone design, that Google would use to make-up for the iPhone clone...

Verizon Wildfire Screw-Up Proves That Throttling “Unlimited” is Bad (Updated)

Kellen August 22, 2018

UPDATE August 27: Verizon has released a new statement that details changes they've already made, as well as ones they plan to introduce to better support first responders. They've already lifted restrictions for some customers and will introduce a new truly...

Do Not Buy a Smartwatch Right Now

Kellen August 13, 2018

For some reason that I still cannot figure, all of the brands that are keeping Google's Wear OS alive, keep announcing new smartwatches. Typically, announcing new products is a good thing, but you have to understand that Wear OS is about to get a brand new...

I Think I’m Passing on the Pixel 3 XL

Kellen July 30, 2018

After seeing the latest Pixel 3 XL prototype pictures that popped up over the weekend, I think I'm going to pass on it. Instead, my money will be going towards the regular Pixel 3, assuming Google doesn't leave out some critical feature to try and...

More Phones Need the Moto Z3 Play’s Side Fingerprint Reader

Kellen June 26, 2018

I've spent the last handful of days with the new Moto Z3 Play, and while I'm certainly a fan of the phone already, there is one particular design choice that I really like and wish more companies would adopt. The Moto Z3 Play has a side-embedded fingerprint...

“Unlimited” is the Most Meaningless Word in Wireless

Kellen June 14, 2018

Today's early morning announcement from Verizon is one of the most hilariously absurd I've seen in some time because it perfectly encapsulates the situation the US wireless industry is currently in. And maybe it's been this way for a while, but the...

Android Phone Launches are so Depressing

Kellen June 1, 2018

I just finished talking about how LG's launch of the G7 ThinQ hasn't been great and that got me thinking about Android launches in general. Why are they all so terrible at this? Outside of Samsung, does anyone know how to do this right anymore? There are two...

Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 is Here for Pixel Devices!

Kellen November 12, 2024 4

Google teased the kick off of Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 as coming "soon" at the beginning of the month. Today, they went ahead...

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Pixel Watch November Update Could Release Today (Updated: Yep)

Kellen November 12, 2024 5

The Pixel Watch has had an awkward last month since Google released Wear OS 5 to the Pixel Watch 1 and Pixel Watch 2. After...

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Google Shows Off Unreleased Pixel Watch Performance Loop Band Again

Kellen November 7, 2024 5

Google keeps teasing us by regularly showing off a Pixel Watch band that they just won't release, even though we've begged...

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November 2024 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen November 6, 2024 13

Following up the massive Android 15 update from last month for all of Google's still-supported Pixel devices, we have the...

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Google Play Promo Slashes 30% Off Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro or Pixel 9 Pro XL

Kellen November 4, 2024 33

Spending money on Google Play isn't something that everyone is going to be down to do on the regular. That said, there are...

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Android 15 QPR2 Beta is Coming Very Soon

Kellen November 1, 2024 1

Even with yesterday's big news about Android 16 shipping months earlier than we are used to, Google is still prepping for the...

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OnePlus 13 is Official With Solid Upgrades in Battery, Processor, Design

Kellen October 31, 2024 17

OnePlus continued its tradition of announcing its new flagship phone for China today with no word of when or if that device...

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Nest Thermostat (4th Gen) Review: A Stunner of a Smart Home Device

Kellen October 29, 2024 7

The new Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) arrived in late August as a major upgrade to the previous "Learning" model, as...

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Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL Black Friday Prices Go Live Early at $150 Off

Kellen November 17, 2024

The plan from Google was to make their Pixel 9 Pro Black Friday deals available starting November 21 through the Google Store...

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All These Pixel 9 Pro Cases are $5 and Spigen Makes Them

Kellen November 14, 2024

You all know Spigen, right? They've made quality cases and other tech-related accessories over the years with prices that are...

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DEAL: Galaxy Ring for $179, Its Lowest Price Yet ($220 Off)

Tim November 14, 2024

We don't see Galaxy Ring get discounted often for whatever reason Samsung has, but even this little health and wellness-...

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DEAL: Save $1450 on Galaxy Z Fold 6, $500 Off Even Without Trade-in

Tim November 13, 2024

Samsung's early Black Friday deals continue, this time for the Galaxy Z Fold 6. If you were patient and opted to wait a few...

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Google’s Black Friday Pixel 9 Pro Deal is $150 Off

Kellen November 13, 2024

Those pre-Black Friday deals on the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro Fold were fun, but as we mentioned at the time of those going...

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DEAL: Galaxy S24 Ultra as Low as $449 ($970 Off), $520 Off With No Trade-in

Tim November 12, 2024

It's only mid November, but companies are already posting up solid early Black Friday deals, with Samsung being no exception....

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Pixel 9 at $150 Off is the Best Deal This Week

Kellen November 8, 2024

When each year's holiday shopping season rolls around, we get pretty excited knowing that Google is going to discount its...

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Google Gets Pre-Black Friday Busy With $300 Off Pixel 9 Pro Fold, $100 Off Pixel Watch 3

Kellen November 8, 2024

Google's first set of pre-Black Friday deals that went live yesterday were only a taste of what was to come it seems. This...

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