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Sign-Up for AT&T Prepaid and You’ll Get Your 2nd Month Free

Kellen March 23, 2018 9

Switching to AT&T Prepaid has a pretty solid bonus to it right now - a free 2nd month of service. According to the terms, all you need to do is buy a SIM kit (they cost $1), toss the SIM in your own phone while choosing a $35, $45, $65, or $85 plan, and...

DEAL: Unlocked Dual-SIM Galaxy S9 for $675, Galaxy S9+ for $785

Kellen March 23, 2018 13

Looking for the best price on an unlocked Samsung Galaxy S9 or Galaxy S9+ and don't mind dancing with an international model? eBay currently has all of that and then some, with a Galaxy S9 dual-SIM model priced at just $674.99 and the S9+ at $784.99. For...

Samsung Investigating Galaxy S9, S9+ ‘Dead Spot’ Touchscreen Issue

Tim March 23, 2018 17

Owners of the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ are reporting dead spot issues on their touchscreens, essentially rendering part of their screens unusable. Multiple complaints have been posted to Samsung's official forum, as well as on reddit. Due to the number of...

Software and Security Updates are Done for the Nexus Player

Tim March 23, 2018 16

The Nexus Player was launched in late 2014, which is basically three and a half years ago. This week, we're getting confirmation from Google by way of Android Police that updates, both software and security, are officially done for Google's streaming box. We...

Google’s Files Go App Updated With File Search, Duplicate Spotting, and Backed Up Photo Removal

Tim March 22, 2018 6

Files Go was launched only a few months ago, but already, Google is taking feedback it received for the app and implementing changes. In this update, Google is adding a file search function to help you spot the files you've been looking for. To enhance the...

20+ Galaxy S9, S9+ Tips and Tricks!

Tim March 22, 2018 55

We'll soon have up our full review of the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+, but as we build up to that, here's a video to help you become a real pro of your new Samsung device. In this Tips and Tricks installment, we'll go over setting camera shortcuts, getting the...

Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+ to Soon See ARCore Support

Tim March 22, 2018 2

If you aren't big on the augmented reality lingo that is circulating, ARCore is Android's SDK for creating AR applications. As of right now, ARCore 1.0 is only supported on a handful of devices, such as the Pixel phones, OnePlus 5, LG V30, and the 2017 models...

Reminder: Enter to Win 1 of 3 LG V30s in Raspberry Rose

Tim March 22, 2018 5

As a friendly reminder, on next Monday morning at 10AM Pacific, we will be selecting our winners for three very special Raspberry Rose LG V30 units. This colorway for the V30 is not sold in the US, so if you happen to win one, you'll likely be the only person...

Thursday Question: What Phone Are You Using Right Now?

Tim September 19, 2024 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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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