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10 Most Important Android Phones to Date

Tim January 7, 2022 142

We're in a reminiscing mood and on a recent podcast, we brought up the Galaxy Nexus for some odd reason. While speaking about the phone, I mentioned it would be a top 10 Android phone of all time, which then lead me to think what other phones might be on such...

Verizon Galaxy S20 Family Gets Android 12 (One UI 4.0)!

Tim January 7, 2022 18

Holy moly, Samsung! Verizon variants of the entire Galaxy S20 family, including the Galaxy S20 FE, is getting the Android 12 (One UI 4.0) update today. These four devices join many other Samsung phones getting the Android 12 goodness in the past couple of...

OnePlus 10 Pro’s Hasselblad 2.0 Camera Shows Off Its Features

Kellen January 7, 2022 7

The OnePlus 10 Pro's launch is days away and the remaining mysteries are becoming fewer. To finish off the week, OnePlus has revealed more details on its camera, which we might as well call Hasselblad 2.0, because yes, this partnership is still going strong....

Here is Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband Speed Promise

Kellen January 6, 2022 23

Verizon is getting hyped to launch 5G for the 6th or 7th time in recent years, only this time it might bring you an upgraded experience. Examples from the previous launches include a non-standard home 5G experience, mmWave in a couple of neighborhoods that you...

Instagram Previews Feed Changes, and Yup, Chronological Order is Back

Tim January 6, 2022 8

Instagram took to... *checks notes* Twitter(?!) to showcase its upcoming changes for the Feed. After having previewed the changes myself via this video, we can confirm that chronological order is making its grand debut. Instagram is actually splitting the Feed...

Pixel 3 Gets Surprise Update to Fix Emergency Call Bug

Kellen January 5, 2022 7

The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL were originally scheduled to be done receiving software support after their Android 12 update in October. Google promised us another update, though, one that would likely be a final bug fixer early in 2022 that we are still waiting...

Verizon Renames Its Unlimited Plans for 5G, Adds More Hotspot Data

Kellen January 5, 2022 17

Verizon is preparing to expand their 5G Ultra Wideband coverage in the coming weeks, which could lead to a situation where your phone will finally see faster 5G speeds and a "5G UW" or "5G UWB" logo. To help bring awareness to that fact after announcing that "...

Moto-Branded $89 Dongle Outfits Your Car With Wireless Android Auto

Tim January 5, 2022 56

Tucked away inside of Google's overview for Android Auto in 2022 is the Motorola MA1 wireless Android Auto dongle. Priced at $89, this Motorola-branded device plugs into your car's USB port, magically upgrading your non wireless head unit to one that supports...

Thursday Question: What Phone Are You Using Right Now?

Tim September 19, 2024 56

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 56

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 56

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 56

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 56

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 56

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 56

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 56

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 142

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 142

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 142

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 142

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 142

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 142

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 142

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 142

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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