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Verizon HTC 10 Gets Android 8.0 Oreo Update

Kellen April 12, 2018 10

The Verizon HTC 10 is the latest Android device to pick-up the update to Android 8.0 Oreo. The update happens to arrive on the phone's 2-year anniversary too, which is a fun little note. The update for Verizon's variant of the HTC 10 is software version 3.18....

LG is Taking Software Updates Seriously Now, Opens Software Upgrade Center

Kellen April 11, 2018 44

LG just made a pretty big announcement surrounding the future of software updates as they relate to their smartphone business. The Korean electronics giant opened the doors to a new Software Upgrade Center that's purpose is to deliver "faster, timelier,...

Wednesday Poll: Do You Use Chromecast or Android TV?

Tim April 11, 2018 137

With all this discussion around what's either Google's next Android-powered dongle or just a knockoff going through the FCC, it got us thinking about our current living room setups with respect to Android TV and Chromecast. Personally, I use Android TV via a...

Moto Z DROID Getting Oreo Update “in a Few Weeks”

Kellen April 11, 2018 40

If you own a Moto Z DROID or Moto Z Force DROID and head into your settings to check for an update, Motorola has left you a sweet little message. It reads, "We're planning an Android 8.0 Oreo update for your device..." Oh, you don't say? When, though? Well, it...

DEAL: UE Blast Speaker With Amazon Alexa is $99 Today ($130 Off)

Kellen April 11, 2018 4

UE Blast, one of the newest UE Bluetooth speakers that features Amazon Alexa, is a part of a crazy 1-day sale today. You can grab the blue or black versions of the UE Blast for just $99.99 at either Amazon or Best Buy. In case you were wondering, that's $130...

Come on, Man, This Can’t Really be the Next Google Android TV

Kellen April 11, 2018 35

Yesterday, the internet discovered an FCC listing for a Chromecast-like device made by a Chinese manufacturer that was splattered with Google's "G" logo, a Google Assistant button, and talk of a 4K Android TV experience. On Twitter, I mocked it heavily as...

Motorola’s New Stereo Speaker Mod Now Available for $60

Tim April 11, 2018 8

Motorola has a new mod for its Moto Mod-supported device lineup this week, the Moto Stereo Speaker. Priced at $59.99, this speaker attachment features a kickstand for sitting your device up, but more importantly, comes with two 28mm diameter speakers for...

Sony Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact Up for Pre-Order This Week, Pricing Starts at $650

Tim April 11, 2018 46

After having been announced at this year's MWC in February, US availability for the Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact from Sony has just gone official. Pre-orders for both devices will start later this week on April 13 at Best Buy, with the pre-order period...

Thursday Question: What Phone Are You Using Right Now?

Tim September 19, 2024 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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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