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Galaxy S9 Hit Stores Today and Everyone is Running BOGO or 50% Off Deals

Kellen March 16, 2018 20

The Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ arrived in stores this morning, so if you were considering one and didn't want to pre-order, now is the time to head on in and pick one up. If you did wait, you might have made a pretty good decision too, since most US...

FuboTV Picks Up 4.0 Update With Complete Redesign, New Startover Feature

Kellen March 15, 2018 5

FuboTV, which is the best streaming TV service for soccer fans, has always had trash apps. I know that sounds harsh, but the fuboTV Android TV app currently sits with a rating of 1.5 stars, while the regular Android app sits hardly higher at 3.3 stars. These...

Here’s the Full List of Android Wear Devices That Will See the Platform Update to Wear OS

Tim March 15, 2018 28

Google made the rebranding of Android Wear to Wear OS official this morning, so if you're curious as to whether your current smartwatch will see the platform update, we have you covered. According to the complete list, there's a solid number of devices that...

Verizon Galaxy S8, S8+ Oreo Update Rolling Out Now! (Updated)

Kellen March 15, 2018 106

Whoa, we've got an Oreo update rolling out in the US to a Samsung phone - I almost can't believe it. Verizon folks who own the Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+ should check for an update to see if they can pull it. We've heard from two readers who both were pushed the...

YouTube’s Global Head of Music Talks About Upcoming Music Subscription Service, Still Completely Baffles Us

Tim March 15, 2018 21

Last December, we heard of a reported music subscription service from YouTube, internally referred to as Remix. Remix is confusing because YouTube is already a place of ad-supported music and videos, with YouTube Red being an option to remove the...

Google Adds Doorbell Support to Google Home for Video Streams, Notifications When Someone Rings It

Kellen March 15, 2018 18

Now that Nest Hello is available and ready for mounting in place of your current doorbell, it makes sense that Google would prepare its Assistant and Home units to work with it. And today, they've already done that, by allowing you to pull up doorbell feeds...

PUBG Mobile Soft Launches in Canada for Android, No Word Yet on US Release (Updated)

Tim March 15, 2018 15

UPDATE 3/19: PUBG is now live for all Android users in the US! PUBG, short for PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, is one of if not the biggest battle royale game in the world right now. Yes, I know, Fortnite is also popular, but I'm not here to discuss Steam...

Swiftkey 7.0 Brings New Toolbar, Editable Stickers

Kellen March 15, 2018 11

Swiftkey, the second most popular keyboard on Android behind Google's Gboard, received a big update today. In fact, Swiftkey is calling this the biggest update since they were bought by Microsoft. That's a weird way to announce an update, but let's move on....

Thursday Question: What Phone Are You Using Right Now?

Tim September 19, 2024 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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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