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Pixel 10 Specs: Google Trades Camera Downgrades for Slightly Bigger Battery

Tim June 25, 2025 33

We are always trying to learn more about Google's upcoming devices ahead of official announcements, but sometimes the information isn't the greatest of news. Take this Pixel 10 spec dump as an example. While we now have a very accurate picture of what the...

Google Phone App Gets Material 3 Expressive Upgrade

Tim June 24, 2025 5

Google has announced that it is beginning to roll out its Material 3 Expressive makeover to the Phone app on Pixel devices, available to a number beta users. Google Details Phone App's Material 3 Expressive Makeover: Inside, Google details a new Favorites bar,...

T-Mobile’s Easy Upgrade Gets You Off Verizon, Free Phones, and They Pay Off Your Old Phone

Kellen June 24, 2025 6

Alright, final note from yesterday's T-Mobile event - a new offer wants you to leave Verizon and bring your family over. If you do so, T-Mobile will pay off your remaining phone balances from Verizon and get you new phones for free, as long as you sign a...

Chrome on Android Lets You Move the Address Bar to the Bottom

Kellen June 24, 2025 8

A personalized Chrome experience on Android has been missing one feature that folks on iOS have had for some time - a movable address bar. That changes starting today, thanks to an announcement from Google that you'll be able to move the Chrome address bar...

Xfinity Mobile Customers Getting Free Network Performance Upgrade

Tim June 24, 2025 1

Xfinity Mobile announced this morning that many of its customers will be receiving a free CQI 8 upgrade, which simply means lower latency and higher speeds, especially when on a congested network. Emails will be sent to those getting the upgrade, stating the...

Yale’s Smart Lock for Google Home is Now Available for $189

Tim June 24, 2025 2

This past March, Google announced that a new Yale-made lock was inbound, with availability now kicking off. The new Smart Lock for Google Home is available for $189, purchasable via Yale directly, Amazon, and select retailers. Smart Lock is powered by Matter...

Verizon Refreshes My Verizon App While Adding 24/7 Live Support, AI

Kellen June 24, 2025 2

Yesterday might have been filled with big T-Mobile announcements, like free DoorDash DashPass for everyone, but Verizon went live this morning with their own set of moves. Most of it involves improved support and it all starts with a refreshed My Verizon app...

Verizon is Giving Out Free $5 and $20 Amazon Gift Cards

Kellen June 24, 2025 6

We have an emergency situation here - Verizon is giving away free Amazon gift cards, but they are going fast. As a part of the launch of the refreshed My Verizon app, you can claim free cash to spend at Amazon. Verizon free Amazon gift cards: We'll make this...

Pixel 10 Arrives August 20

Kellen July 16, 2025 6

Google has gone ahead this morning and confirmed when it will announce the new Pixel 10 series, Pixel Watch 4, and Pixel Buds...

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Are You Buying the Galaxy Z Fold 7?

Kellen July 16, 2025 6

For me, the problem with the phone-to-tablet-style foldables has always been their thickness, weight, and awkward feel in the...

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Yes, Samsung, We Want the Qi2 Magnets Built Into the Phone

Kellen July 15, 2025 6

If you can believe it, the year was 2020 that Apple introduced its MagSafe tech for phones, starting with the iPhone 12. That...

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Pixel 10 Pro Fold Specs Include Massive Battery, IP68 Rating

Tim July 14, 2025 6

We're about one month from Google's rumored launch date of the Pixel 10 lineup, though, we already have a decent...

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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 Trade-in Prices on Old Galaxy Devices Quite Good

Kellen July 13, 2025 6

Whenever Samsung launches a new device, they open up the pre-order deals and we talk about how you can save $1,200 off the...

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Get 52% Off Galaxy Z Fold 7 With Your Old Phone

Kellen July 10, 2025 6

Samsung's pre-order deals on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 have been live for 24 hours now and inventory appears to be holding strong....

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Samsung’s $1,200 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7 Pre-Orders Deal

Kellen July 9, 2025 6

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is super official at this very moment and that means pre-orders are live. With a price increase...

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Official: Samsung Announces Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7, and Z Flip 7 FE

Tim July 9, 2025 6

After a lot of teasing, Samsung's new foldable lineup for 2025 has arrived, consisting of the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip...

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Google’s Latest Ad Pokes at iPhone for Copying Its Features, iPhone 17 Rumors

Kellen May 6, 2025 33

The iPhone 17 won't arrive for months, likely after Google releases its Pixel 10 series. For the most part, all talk around...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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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