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T-Mobile Buying US Cellular for $4.4B, Wants to Improve Rural Coverage

Tim May 28, 2024 13

T-Mobile has built its network to have amazing speed and capacity in all major US cities. If you live in an urban area, T-Mobile is probably a good option as a provider. However, as you get a bit more rural, that same network tends to fade and you may find...

Samsung’s Galaxy Ring Stops Through FCC and Shows Off Everything

Kellen May 28, 2024 5

The Samsung Galaxy Ring might end up being priced higher than some were expecting and could come with a monthly subscription, but we're still looking forward to it. The wearability of a smart ring is something to consider over smartwatches, which are often...

YouTube Playables Now Available to More Users

Tim May 28, 2024 2

Late last year, YouTube added Playables to its Android and iOS app for Premium subscribers. Playables is a library of gaming titles that you can play within the YouTube app. There are titles like Angry Birds Showdown, Cut the Rope, and many more. Announced...

Pixel 10’s Big Tensor G5 Upgrade Gets More Evidence

Kellen May 28, 2024 4

The Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro are really all we can think about for tech in 2024. Google's upcoming design and line-up change for the Pixel 9 series will be major and I would love nothing more than to fast forward to their late fall arrival. The Pixel 9 Pro,...

Samsung Sweetens Galaxy S24 Ultra Deal: Double Storage, $100 Credit, $750 Trades

Kellen May 25, 2024 1

We're close to wrapping up another Samsung Discover week, so that means the weekend deals are upon us and they have been sweetened some. About a week ago, we told you that the Galaxy S24 Ultra was discounted by as much as $870 and that still stands. However,...

DEAL: Pixel 7 Pro at $399 is Better Than Pixel 8a ($500 Off)

Tim May 24, 2024 6

Google's latest phone, the Pixel 8a, is an enticing "mid-range" phone at $499. However, what happens when you can get a flagship-level device for $100 cheaper? That's the current scenario for Pixel buyers, with 2022's Pixel 7 Pro currently marked down to a...

Samsung Goes Squircle With Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra

Tim May 24, 2024 24

Renders of the Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra have hit the web and heads are spinning. We had heard reports that Samsung could be going with a rectangular display on an upcoming Galaxy Watch, but I don't think anyone expected this. To be clear, what we see in these...

Customers Seem Upset Over T-Mobile’s Planned Rate Increases

Tim May 24, 2024 52

T-Mobile announced price increases by as much as $5/month for select legacy plans this week. Naturally, customers aren't pleased, especially when the provider has been the self-proclaimed Uncarrier, touting initiatives such as the Price Lock guarantee. In the...

iFixit Doubts Samsung’s Commitment to Accessible Repairs, Ends Partnership

Kellen May 23, 2024 8

It has been almost two years since iFixit and Samsung announced a self repair partnership that would bring genuine self-repair kits to you for those high-end Galaxy devices that need fixing. Today, iFixit is calling off the partnership and did so by dragging...

T-Mobile Buying US Cellular for $4.4B, Wants to Improve Rural Coverage

Tim May 28, 2024 8

T-Mobile has built its network to have amazing speed and capacity in all major US cities. If you live in an urban area, T-...

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T-Mobile Starts Raising Prices on Older Plans by as Much as $5 Per Line

Kellen May 22, 2024 8

To finish off the month of April, T-Mobile held its quarterly earnings call and suggested that it might soon increase prices...

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Android 15 Beta 2.1 Update Drops to Fix Private Space Bug

Kellen May 20, 2024 8

We are a week removed from the release of Android 15 Beta 2 and Google is ready to push a bug fixer update to it. Today,...

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What’s New in Android 15 Beta 2: The Fun Stuff!

Kellen May 16, 2024 8

Since we’re in Android 15 Beta 2, it’s probably safe for you to go ahead and flash this to your Pixel phone, assuming you are...

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Android 15 Beta 2 is Here for Pixel Devices and Non-Pixel Devices

Kellen May 15, 2024 8

It wouldn't be a Google I/O week without a brand new Android 15 Beta release. Prepare your Pixel devices, my friends, for the...

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10 Big New Android Features From I/O: Private Space, Wallet Cards, AI in Google TV, More

Kellen May 15, 2024 8

If you fell asleep during yesterday's keynote because the only thing Google wanted to talk about was Gemini and AI, you are...

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I’ve Spent 5 Days With the Pixel 8a

Kellen May 13, 2024 8

Shortly after the Pixel 8a was announced, we looked through all of the comments that were made about the phone and noticed...

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Samsung Begins Galaxy AI Rollout to More Devices

Tim May 10, 2024 8

Back in mid-April, Samsung announced that it would soon be bringing the Galaxy AI update (aka One UI 6.1) to a good list of...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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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