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How to Save $1250 On Your Galaxy S25 Ultra Purchase

Tim January 8, 2025 1

If you were planning to snag the upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra, we want you to save the maximum amount of money. We're nice like that. To do so, we're big on recommending Samsung's reservation period for its upcoming Galaxy phones, which happens to be live right...

Another Marvel SNAP Season is Here and Iron Patriot is Very Nice

Tim January 8, 2025 1

It's that time again, with another season of Marvel SNAP getting released. This month, we have Dark Avengers, complete with new cards, a new location (plus the return of an updated one), and the return of Twitch drops. New cards include Iron Patriot (the...

Reminder: Your Pixel Watch Won’t Get an Update This Month, But Will in March

Kellen January 8, 2025 5

January's Pixel phone, foldable, and tablet update hit earlier in the week and you might be wondering when your Pixel Watch will see the same. Unfortunately, the Pixel Watch is not expected to see an update this month or next month. For those who missed the...

Pixel 4a Enters Battery Performance Program, Which Isn’t Ideal

Tim January 8, 2025 4

Google is adding the Pixel 4a to its exclusive Battery Performance Program, which is a super nice way of telling select Pixel owners that the company is about to decimate your phone's battery capacity and charging performance via a software update. This is...

Sounds Like Samsung is Going to Let You Rent a Galaxy S25 Ultra Next Month

Kellen January 8, 2025 20

Would you rent a smartphone for a smaller monthly payment than if you financed it with monthly installments? That could be a choice next month as Samsung launches the Galaxy S25 series. During a press conference this week, Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Han...

Google Opens Public Developer Beta for Home APIs

Tim January 7, 2025 2

It was at 2024's Google I/O when Google announced the Home APIs, allowing developers increased access to create "innovative experiences for the home." This week during CES, the company announced that it has opened a public developer beta for the Android...

OnePlus Made a Crazy 50W Magnetic Wireless Charger With a Fan for All Phones

Kellen January 7, 2025 8

As a part of the OnePlus 13 launch today, OnePlus also released the most random of devices - a 50W wireless charger that's basically built for iPhones (or magnetic cases). We have one in house and yeah, it's something. Called the OnePlus AIRVOOC 50W Magnetic...

Lenovo Made an 8.8″ Legion Tab for Gaming That Looks Pretty Sweet at $499

Kellen January 7, 2025 9

Guys, Lenovo made an Android tablet and it actually looks kind of cool and potentially worth buying. I can't believe I'm saying that in 2024, but hear me out on this new Lenovo Legion Tab 8.8 (Gen 3). This Legion Tab receives the "Legion" branding because it...

Latest US Wireless Carrier Report Shows T-Mobile Dominating Verizon, AT&T

Kellen January 10, 2025 9

Do industry reports on the state of the US wireless carrier situation matter much? Probably not to most of us. For many, we'...

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January 2025 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen January 7, 2025 9

The first update for Google's line-up of Pixel devices has arrived for 2025, with builds for all still-supported Pixels from...

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Galaxy S25 Reservations Open, Save Up to $1250!

Tim January 6, 2025 9

Samsung's reservations for the upcoming Galaxy S25 series are now live. For those who reserve during the period leading up to...

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Gemini Coming to Google TV in 2025

Tim January 6, 2025 9

Google announced this week at CES that Gemini is making its way to Google TV in 2025. This is done with a combination of...

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2025 Will be a Good Year for Android

Tim January 2, 2025 9

It's a new year, so let's start getting our hopes up for 2025, only to have them possibly crushed by who knows what. I will...

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10 Android Stories That Stuck Out in 2024, Plus Some Blunders

Kellen December 31, 2024 9

To take us into 2025, it only seemed right to look back at 2024 in some way. While 2024 was mostly business as usual for the...

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Review: Pixel Watch 3’s Performance Loop Band is Solid, Just Expensive

Kellen December 30, 2024 9

At no point in this site's history have we tracked a watch band in the way we did the new Performance Loop Band for the Pixel...

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For 2025, Google Needs to Make the Pixel Watch More Durable

Kellen December 26, 2024 9

Google's Pixel Watch is still one of the best looking smartwatches on the market, with excellent Fitbit integration and a...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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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