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Samsung August Updates: Galaxy S9 and S9+, S20 FE Get Latest Patch

Tim August 13, 2021 3

New security updates are rolling out to additional Samsung devices this month, specifically the Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+, and Galaxy S20 FE. As we keep saying, not counting Google, Samsung continues to set the example of how software updates should be handled. It...

Android 12 Should Be Here Any Day, So Motorola is Updating the Razr to Android 11

Kellen August 13, 2021 25

I thought it was a typo or a misprint at first, but then I looked at the date. Motorola really is updating the Razr 5G on Verizon to Android 11 today. I said Android 11 in case you missed that, a build of Android that Google released, well, almost a year ago....

Google Fi’s First Foldable is the Galaxy Z Flip 3

Tim August 12, 2021 6

Google Fi picked up its first foldable this week, now offering the new Galaxy Z Flip 3 on pre-order, with shipments expected later this month. The phone is the same price as it is anywhere else, that being $999, but Google Fi does offer trade-in promotions and...

Samsung August Updates: Galaxy Note 9 Gets Yet Another Patch

Kellen August 12, 2021 3

The Galaxy Note 9, an aging Samsung phone that continues to receive monthly updates, grabbed another today before phones much newer than itself. The update is (expectedly) minor, but we love to see it. Like the Galaxy S21 line last week, the Note 9 is picking...

Galaxy Watch 4 Classic Unboxing, Setup, and Tour!

Kellen August 12, 2021 47

It has been so long since we've produced a non-podcast video that I'm not sure how well this went, but hey, we have a new video for you! Samsung sent over a Galaxy Watch 4 Classic (and Galaxy Watch 4) for us to checkout and so we gave it the ol' unboxing...

Verizon Hands Out Up to 12 Months of AMC+ to Unlimited, Fios Customers

Tim August 12, 2021 17

Verizon announced this morning that it is now offering free timed subscriptions to AMC+ to select customers, just in time for the premier of the final season for The Walking Dead. As a side note, I had no idea that show was still going. Cool! In order to get...

Pixel 6 Lineup Hinted to Have Camera Upgrade It’s Been Needing

Tim August 12, 2021 54

Google's Pixel devices have been using the same Sony-made IMX363 sensor for what feels like years, and finally, it appears the Pixel 6 lineup is getting the upgrade we've been waiting for. This is red alert Mega-Man, people. According to code found in the...

Best Buy Will Give You $50 to Pre-Order a Galaxy Watch 4

Kellen August 12, 2021 16

Assuming you've been contemplating a pre-order since the moment Samsung announced the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, you have probably also been trying to find the best deal. While Samsung will give you discounts if you have other devices to trade-...

Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 is Here for Pixel Devices!

Kellen November 12, 2024 16

Google teased the kick off of Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 as coming "soon" at the beginning of the month. Today, they went ahead...

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Pixel Watch November Update Could Release Today (Updated: Yep)

Kellen November 12, 2024 16

The Pixel Watch has had an awkward last month since Google released Wear OS 5 to the Pixel Watch 1 and Pixel Watch 2. After...

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Google Shows Off Unreleased Pixel Watch Performance Loop Band Again

Kellen November 7, 2024 16

Google keeps teasing us by regularly showing off a Pixel Watch band that they just won't release, even though we've begged...

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November 2024 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen November 6, 2024 16

Following up the massive Android 15 update from last month for all of Google's still-supported Pixel devices, we have the...

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Google Play Promo Slashes 30% Off Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro or Pixel 9 Pro XL

Kellen November 4, 2024 16

Spending money on Google Play isn't something that everyone is going to be down to do on the regular. That said, there are...

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Android 15 QPR2 Beta is Coming Very Soon

Kellen November 1, 2024 16

Even with yesterday's big news about Android 16 shipping months earlier than we are used to, Google is still prepping for the...

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OnePlus 13 is Official With Solid Upgrades in Battery, Processor, Design

Kellen October 31, 2024 16

OnePlus continued its tradition of announcing its new flagship phone for China today with no word of when or if that device...

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Nest Thermostat (4th Gen) Review: A Stunner of a Smart Home Device

Kellen October 29, 2024 16

The new Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) arrived in late August as a major upgrade to the previous "Learning" model, as...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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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