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T-Mobile’s Good 5G Hits 200 Million People Milestone

Kellen November 15, 2021 26

T-Mobile is celebrating today, as it reaches a new and important mark for its fast 5G. T-Mobile says that it has already reached its goal of covering 200 million people with Ultra Capacity 5G, weeks ahead of time. For those not familiar, Ultra Capacity 5G is T...

Ghostbusters Ecto-1 Vehicle Now Available in Waze

Tim November 15, 2021 5

Waze is partnering with Sony Pictures to bring the iconic Ecto-1 vehicle from the Ghostbusters franchise to their navigation app, allowing users to turn their in-app car into a ghost busting machine. You'll find this new vehicle, along with all of the other...

Google Releases Wallpapers to Commemorate National Native American Heritage Month

Tim November 15, 2021 5

November is National Native American Indian Heritage Month, and to commemorate this important time, Google has released a group of new wallpapers into the Curated Culture section of its Wallpapers app on select Pixel smartphones. Available for Pixel devices...

Pixel 6 is Going to be $50 Off for Black Friday

Kellen November 15, 2021 21

After seeing Google's Black Friday 2021 tease last week, we thought tradition would be broken and there wouldn't be a sale on the newly released Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. While Google may still hold off from discounting their new phones, other retailers are...

Samsung’s Tizen-Powered Watches Get New Features and Watch Faces in Update

Tim November 15, 2021 4

Samsung hasn't forgotten you, loyal Tizen-powered smartwatch owners. In fact, they love you so much, they have a sweet new update headed your way starting today. Inside, owners of the Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active, Galaxy Watch Active 2, and Galaxy Watch 3...

Samsung Says Android 12 and One UI 4 are Ready for the Galaxy S21

Kellen November 15, 2021 56

After several beta builds that added new features along the way, Samsung is ready to give the Galaxy S21 line its big Android 12 update with One UI 4. This morning, Samsung says that the update to One UI 4 will rollout starting today to the Galaxy S21, Galaxy...

YouTube TV Adds New Hallmark Channels for That Holiday Cheer

Kellen November 13, 2021 17

YouTube TV added three new channels this week to allow us into the weird world of Hallmark movies. Yes, friends, we have new Hallmark channels in the line-up, and no, there isn't a price increase. If you look through your guide, you will now find the Hallmark...

Pixel ‘Superfans’ Get Pixel 6 Socks and I’m Mad About It

Tim November 12, 2021 69

Can you believe it? I've been hard at work, spreading the word across the interwebz that people should buy the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, meanwhile Google doesn't have the decency to send me a pair of freakin' socks. Grrr! If you don't know what I refer to,...

Thursday Question: What Phone Are You Using Right Now?

Tim September 19, 2024 69

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 69

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 69

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 69

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 69

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 69

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 69

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 69

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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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