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DEAL: Chromecast is Just $25 Right Now at Target

Kellen April 16, 2018 18

Google's 2nd generation Chromecast is discounted almost everywhere right now, but Target has the best price. While most have this HDMI dongle at $5 off, Target is a full $10 off. Keep in mind that if you have it shipped, that extra savings will be wiped by...

US Government Crushes ZTE With Ban on US Companies Providing It Components

Kellen April 16, 2018 28

The US government's assault in Chinese electronics makers continued today with news that the US had slapped ZTE with a 7-year ban for violating an agreement between the two. That ban stops US companies from supplying ZTE with components, which could be...

Android Distribution Numbers Updated for the First Time in 2 Months

Kellen April 16, 2018 32

Today, after more than two months, Google has updated the Android distribution numbers that show the percentages for each version of Android still alive in the ecosystem. We aren't sure why there was this gap, but we are at least happy to report that Oreo's...

OnePlus Pushes Stable Android 8.1 Update to 5 and 5T, Stable Navigation Gestures Too

Kellen April 16, 2018 116

OnePlus is pushing a stable update of OxygenOS 5.1.0 today to the OnePlus 5 and 5T that brings each phone up to Android 8.1. The update includes full-screen gesture support on the 5T as well, similar to those seen on the iPhone X. For those on the OnePlus...

Razer Pushing Android 8.1 Update to Razer Phone Owners

Tim April 16, 2018 6

Announced this morning, Razer is now pushing out the Android 8.1 update to owners of the Razer Phone. For what's new, Razer doesn't appear to provide a specific changelog, but does link everyone to Google's overall 8.1 changelog. That includes changes for...

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium Arrives This Summer, Features 5.8″ 4K HDR Display and Dual Cameras

Tim April 16, 2018 16

Sony announced the Xperia XZ2 lineup at MWC in February, with pre-orders going live last week. On the heels of that, another Xperia XZ2 device has been announced, the Xperia XZ2 Premium. Fittingly, given the Premium moniker, the device features a solid list of...

DEAL: Amazon Warehouse Drops 20% Off Items This Week, Like a Note 8 for $550

Kellen April 16, 2018 17

To celebrate Earth Week, Amazon is dropping an additional 20% off a bunch of items from its Amazon Warehouse site, where they sell used products (probably items that were returned). Since these are used items, they already carry low prices, but at an extra 20%...

DEAL: Essential Drops to $399, Lowest Price Since Black Friday

Kellen April 15, 2018 21

Guys, the Essential Phone has dropped once again to $399.99. That's $100 off and its lowest price since that crazy Black Friday deal we freaked out over. While this doesn't include a free 360 Camera, this is still a hell of a deal. At $399.99, you can choose...

Thursday Question: What Phone Are You Using Right Now?

Tim September 19, 2024 21

Here's a quick question: What phone are you currently using? It's a simple question, but the answers can vary so greatly...

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Android Automotive’s Android 15 Update Brings Much Needed Improvements

Kellen September 16, 2024 21

Google is preparing a big Android Automotive update that appears to introduce several major changes to the platform. They...

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Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 is Here for Pixel Devices

Kellen September 12, 2024 21

You are all still waiting for the official release of Android 15 on Pixel devices, which should drop within the next several...

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Pixel Watch 3 Review: Bigger and Mostly the Same

Kellen September 11, 2024 21

Google announced its 3rd generation Pixel Watch a few weeks back in two sizes for the first time, with new features added to...

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Three Reasons Pixel 9 Series is Worth the Upgrade

Tim September 10, 2024 21

We came across a post online recently that shared an opinion on the Pixel 9 series, saying that it was "too d*mn expensive"...

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Galaxy S24 One UI 6.1.1 Update Lands in US

Kellen September 9, 2024 21

When Samsung announced a week ago that it was (finally) ready to release the long-awaited One UI 6.1.1 update for most of its...

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Verizon Reduces Autopay Discount by 50% on Older Plans to Get You to Switch

Kellen September 4, 2024 21

Verizon has a new move to try and get you out of your older unlimited plan and onto their current offerings, known as myPlan....

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September 2024 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen September 3, 2024 21

Google just told us that Android 15 won't arrive on your Pixel phone for a few more weeks, so before that happens, they went...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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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