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LG Will Unveil the G7 ThinQ on May 2!

Kellen April 10, 2018 17

LG announced this morning that the LG G7 ThinQ will be unveiled formally on May 2 in New York! And in case you were wondering, yep, that is the official name. LG didn't reveal any other details, only that the G7 ThinQ is "an evolution of the foundation laid by...

DEAL: Best Buy Drops $100 Off Pixel 2 XL – Includes Free Google Home Mini, Chromecast, Daydream, YouTube TV

Kellen April 9, 2018 31

On Friday, Verizon kicked off (and is still running) a pretty stunning Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL deal. If you have a phone to trade in, they are giving you up to 50% off a Pixel 2 and tossing in a free Google pack that includes a Google Home Mini,...

Essential Phone 2 Doesn’t Need to Change Much to be the Phone of the Year

Kellen April 9, 2018 109

After spending this past weekend using almost nothing but the Essential Phone, I'm not even close to kidding with that title. Essential doesn't need to change much on the upcoming 2nd generation Essential Phone if it wants to make one of the best phones of...

New Render Shows the LG G7 ThinQ Looks Similar to the Galaxy S9, But With a Display Notch

Tim April 9, 2018 42

We're getting a new look at the upcoming LG G7 ThinQ this week, courtesy of Android Headlines, but I'd be lying to you if I didn't mention how similar it looks to the Galaxy S9. Of course, that's if the Galaxy S9 had a display notch. The reason I mention the...

Huawei P20 Pro With Triple Leica Camera Setup Gets Torn Down

Tim April 9, 2018 6

Remember Huawei? They were cool. These days, unfortunately, living in the US means we aren't able to easily go out and buy Huawei's latest devices, such as the P20 Pro, but thanks to the good folks at iFixIt, we can still get a look at what makes this dope...

Video: Peel vs. MNML Cases, the Ultra-Thin Case Showdown

Kellen April 9, 2018 29

Ultra minimal cases are kind of an in-thing right now. And it makes sense why - with phones looking as pretty as they do, people want to enjoy their $1000 phone while still covering them with some protection. I'm sure you have heard of Peel, one of the...

HP Intros $599 Chrome OS Tablet With Attachable Keyboard and Stylus Support

Tim April 9, 2018 8

In late March, Acer introduced the first Chrome OS-powered tablet. This week, HP is introducing one of their own, but it's a whole lot nicer than that Acer one. Called the Chromebook x2, this device comes with a large 12.3-inch display, bundled with a keyboard...

Verizon Galaxy S8, S8+ Pick Up March Security Update

Tim April 9, 2018 7

The Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ on Verizon are picking up the March security update this week. Following the update, the Galaxy S8 will be run build number R16NW.G950USQU2CRC5, while the S8+ will show R16NW.G955USQU2CRC5. As for the changelog, nothing is shown by...

Thursday Question: What Phone Are You Using Right Now?

Tim September 19, 2024 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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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