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August 31
- No, Google won't be releasing a Pixel Watch this year
- Sprint Unlimited Premium costs $90/month, includes 50GB mobile hotspot and Amazon Prime
- RAGE 2 is a carnival of carnage DOOM fans should not miss
- Your Android phone may be water resistant, but that doesn't mean you should go swimming with it
- You got your Galaxy Note 9, now shield it with the very best edge-to-edge protection
- Qualcomm's AptX Adaptive codec aims to make Bluetooth headphones not suck
- The new Skagen Falster 2 and Diesel Full Guard 2.5 are truly gorgeous smartwatches
- Motorola One and One Power officially announced, both running Android One
- Marvel's Spider-Man: Which PlayStation 4 should you buy?
- How to adjust or turn off noise-cancelling on Bose QC 35
- Huawei has four wild new P20 Pro colors — including leather backs and MORPHO AURORA
- Do you plan on getting a Pixel 3 or 3 XL?
- Are planar magnetic headphones worth the higher cost?
- MrMobile's BlackBerry KEY2 LE Hands-On
- OnePlus factory tour: An inside look at how the OnePlus 6 is made
August 30
- Destiny 2: Forsaken update for PlayStation 4: Everything you need to know!
- What's new in the Destiny 2 2.0 update?
- FIFA 19 vs. Pro Evolution Soccer 2019: Which is the better game?
- ZTE Axon 9 Pro officially announced with no plans for a U.S. release
- Lenovo's first Yoga Chromebook launches this October for $599
- Ultimate Ears is bringing the noise with the new Boom 3 and Megaboom 3
- The Google Assistant can now speak two languages at once
- Android Pie issue tracker: The biggest bugs and problems
- olloclip's new Multi-Device Clip is the most versatile tool for Android photography yet!
- Marshall unveils Stanmore II and Acton II with Alexa and Google Assistant integration
- Marshall rolls out Kilburn II with Bluetooth 5.0, AptX, and 360-degree sound
- Honor Magic 2 announced with a sliding design and virtually no bezels
- BlackBerry KEY2 LE hands-on: A $399 ticket to the hardware keyboard party
- BlackBerry KEY2 LE specifications
- 10 Things You Didn't Know About Lenovo Smart Display
- Should you buy the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium?
- The Sony Xperia XZ3 has a curved OLED display, arrives in October for $900
- Xiaomi is launching the Redmi 6/6A and Redmi 6 Pro in India on Sep. 5
- HTC U12 Life announced with funky design and dual cameras, starts at £299
- What it's like to live under the Google Advanced Protection Program
- Google Titan Security Key bundle is now available for $50
August 29
- Are Bose QC 35 headphones water or sweat resistant?
- Destiny 2 and God of War III Remastered headline PlayStation Plus for September 2018
- Casio's new rugged WSD-F30 Wear OS smartwatch has improved dual-layer display, smaller case
- Everything Lenovo Smart Display does better than a tablet in the kitchen
- Google debuts all-new Wear OS interface with Google Assistant feed, coming to watches in September
- What are the Android Support Libraries and why are they important?
- How to build a smart home in an apartment
- Here's the full list of countries where the POCO F1 will be available
- Skagen's Falster 2 Wear OS watch has NFC and a heart-rate sensor
- POCO F1 review: Incredible performance at an unbeatable price
August 28
- 4K TVs from Panasonic and Samsung are gaining HDR10+ support
- Is the battery replaceable on Bose QC35 headphones?
- Bose has two new soundbars and a $400 Alexa speaker coming this October
- Google is growing Chrome OS the right way
- Nest x Yale smart lock now supports Google Assistant voice commands
- Amazon brings its monthly Prime subscription to Canada, sign up now for $8
- Are the Bose QC 35 earcups/pads replaceable?
- Creed: Rise to Glory is coming to VR headsets everywhere September 25th, pre-orders available now
- YouTube has 245 million monthly active users in India, expected to hit 500 million in two years
- Tez is rebranded to Google Pay as Google unifies its payment services
August 27
- Google Duo now supports Android tablets and iPads
- YouTube app now shows how much time you've spent watching videos
- 5 ways the Lenovo Smart Display is better than the Amazon Echo Show
- Dying Light 2 preview: A dark post-apocalyptic parkour playground
- Top 7 things you need to know about Fortnite for Android
- Nokia parent company HMD Global now owns the PureView trademark
- From the forums: Are you upgrading to the Note 9 from the Galaxy S9+?
- 6 Reasons Why Lenovo Smart Display Is Better Than A Smart Speaker
August 26
- Takes of all temperatures [#acpodcast]
- I dropped my Galaxy Note 9 without a case and it actually survived
August 25
- What you missed this week on CordCutters.com
- Android collects ten times as much data as iOS because it offers 10x as much usability
August 24
- Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs. OnePlus 6: MrMobile's $500 dilemma
- Epic's first Fortnite Installer allowed hackers to download and install anything on your Android phone silently
- Cyberpunk 2077 absolutely blew us away — here's why
- How Google's rumored 'Campfire' dual-boot Chromebooks may burn Microsoft
- The Galaxy Note 9 brought out the best in Spigen!
- Four things to do in Destiny 2 before Forsaken arrives
- The 500 million limited edition PlayStation 4 Pro is sold out, but its accessories are still available
- Samsung announces its first Android Go phone — the Galaxy J2 Core
August 23
- Sony announces new PlayStation 4 Dualshock controller colors, pre-orders available now
- Virtual reality labs are coming to schools with the Google Daydream
- Control your PlayStation 4 and TV with PDP's newly announced Cloud Remote
- The Nokia 6.1, 5, 3, 1, and 3310 are all now available in Canada
- Metro Exodus is the one game you NEED to watch in 2019
- Google Home is now the best alarm clock on the market
- 1Password 7 comes to Android with a new UI, account breach alerts, and more
- It's 2018 — how does Google Play Music still have a device limit?
- Lenovo announces a slew of budget Android tablets starting at just $69
- How's Android Pie running on your Pixel 2?
- Samsung Galaxy Watch: Everything you need to know
August 22
- Try Overwatch for free this weekend on Xbox One, PS4 and PC
- What's new on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Hulu in September 2018
- 3 things Google Assistant should steal from Bixby
- Samsung Galaxy Watch vs. Gear S2: Should you upgrade?
- Should you upgrade to the Galaxy Note 9 from the Pixel 2 XL?
- Here are the Android Pie features that work on earlier versions
- DirecTV Now adds NFL Sunday Ticket access — but only in a few markets
August 21
- Hands-on with Microsoft's new Xbox Game Pass app for Android
- Google Fit gets a complete revamp with new UI and fitness goals
- LG's new Tone Platinum earbuds have Google Assistant, real-time translation
- Google's now being sued for its misleading Location History description
- What Galaxy Note 9 accessories are you getting?
- Nokia 6.1 Plus with 19:9 display debuts in India for just ₹15,999 ($230)
- Nokia 7 Plus will receive Android 9.0 Pie stable update in September
- JBL's $399 soundbar with Android TV and Google Assistant now up for pre-order
August 20
- WhatsApp backups will no longer count against Google Drive storage
- Fortnite for Android vs. PUBG Mobile: The Battle Royale battle
- A Huawei commercial used a DSLR to promote the Nova 3's selfie camera
- Ultra popular PC strategy game 'Stellaris' warps onto PlayStation 4
- From the forums: Should you get the Note 8 now that the Note 9 is out?
- Fitbit announces Charge 3 fitness tracker, coming this October for $150
- 4 things that'd make the Lenovo Smart Display even better
August 19
- It's OK not to be hyped about 5G
August 18
- What you missed this week on CordCutters.com
- The Pokémon Go app is reading files on your phone, but there's a reason
- Guacamelee! 2: Everything you need to know
- HDHomerun Premium offers 45 streaming channels for $34 a month
August 17
- This is the Moto AI — Motorola's first smart speaker
- What's new on Amazon Prime Video for September 2018
- 4 ways Android apps make Chromebooks more like Windows PCs
- Microsoft Launcher beta update cleans up the feed, lets Cortana read texts
- A permanent Google retail store may be launching in Chicago
- Google still tracks your location even when you turn off Location History [Update]
- HTC U12+: Everything you need to know
- Google Goggles is finally dead as it's being replaced by Google Lens
- The OnePlus 6T will launch on T-Mobile for $550 this fall
- Do you need a 'gamer phone' if you're a hardcore gamer?
- Xiaomi Mi A2: Everything you need to know
August 16
- Android Messages gets new Material Theme UI and dark mode with 3.5 update
- The Walking Dead: The Final Season Episode 1 review: Unexpected twists, but poorly paced
- Is the Galaxy Note 9 too big for most people?
- Microsoft Edge beta for Android rolls out breaking news alerts and more
- Google Coach is reportedly Google's new health/wellness service for Wear OS
- Do you love or hate Android Pie's gestures?
- What does Android Pie mean for Chromebooks?
- The Xiaomi Mi A2 is now up for sale in India for ₹16,999 ($250)
- Moto P30 goes live with iPhone X design, Huawei P20 paint job
August 15
- What you need to know about Roku and ad-tracking
- Everyone in the U.S. can now sign up for Google One
- MoviePass: Everything you need to know
- Make your car safer and smarter for $30 or less
- BlackBerry KEYone in Canada is finally getting its official Oreo update
- Did you pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Watch?
- Madden Overdrive: Everything you need to know
- Should you buy the Galaxy Note 9 unlocked or from a carrier?
- These are all the Android Go phones available today
- Xiaomi Mi A2 vs. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro: It all comes down to the battery
August 14
- Motorola P30 leaks, and it's basically another iPhone X clone running Android
- Verizon says Indy is its fourth residential 5G city, 'partners' with YouTube TV and Apple TV 4K
- 5 things we'd like to see in Fallout 76
- Sprint and LG are working together to make the first 5G phone in the U.S.
- NVIDIA's new Shield TV bundle throws in a Samsung SmartThings Link
- Dark themes on Android should be the norm, not the exception
- Older Amazon Fire TV devices finally get a 2013-era Android safeguard
- The Oppo R17 offers a glimpse as to what the OnePlus 6T might look like
- PSA: Don't update to Android Pie if you have a Samsung Gear wearable [Update]
- What Galaxy Note 9 color are you getting?
- Xiaomi Mi A2 vs. ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1: Divergence
- Galaxy Note 9's screen receives record-setting rating from DisplayMate
August 13
- RWBY: Amity Arena is bringing Remnant to your phone
- An Android theming expert shares her favorite apps and utilities
- Michael Kors' new Wear OS smartwatch has GPS, NFC, and costs up to $450
- Google may soon let you run Windows 10 on Chromebooks using 'Campfire'
- 4 things the Galaxy Home must do to challenge the Echo, Home, and HomePod
- Doing just enough [#acpodcast]
- The Alcatel 7 is now on sale at MetroPCS for $130
- Are you getting the 128GB or 512GB Galaxy Note 9?
- Top 3 reasons to use a VPN on your phone
- Xiaomi sub-brand Poco's Snapdragon 845-powered F1 will be unveiled in India on Aug. 22
August 12
- Google offering back-to-school deals on Pixel 2 XL, Pixelbook, Google Home and more
August 11
- What you missed this week on CordCutters.com
- Detroit: Become Human - Everything you need to know!
August 10
- Get Google's Digital Wellbeing in your app drawer with Pixel Shortcuts
- Palm is coming back in the most disappointing way possible
- BlackBerry KEY2: Everything you need to know
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 producer and programmer talk Blizzard, cross-play, the beta, and more (Q&A)
- Google Advanced Protection Program: Everything you need to know
- Have you pre-ordered the Galaxy Note 9?
- Madden NFL 19 for PlayStation 4: Everything you need to know
- Will a leftover Galaxy Note 8 screen protector work on the Galaxy Note 9?
August 9
- Samsung's first Bixby smart speaker is the Galaxy Home
- Samsung Galaxy Watch announced: OLED display, LTE connectivity, two sizes
- MrMobile's Galaxy Note 9 Hands-On: Look at this absolute unit
- Samsung Galaxy Note 9 specifications
- Xfinity August 2018 security vulnerability: Everything you need to know
- Watch the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 launch event: Live at 11:00 a.m. ET!
- Have you signed up for Android Pie's Digital Wellbeing beta?
- It's a little hard to believe how good this $100 Vizio sound bar is
- Xiaomi Mi A2 vs. Nokia 7 Plus: So close, yet so far
August 8
- Roku's earnings dwarfed by it giving users even more free content
- Google Contacts 3.0 adds new Material Theme UI
- Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 670 could offer the best smartphone value out there
- 5G Moto Mod: Everything you need to know
- HTC reports its lowest revenue numbers since 2003
- Asphalt 9: Legends — Everything you need to know
- Which pie flavor is each Android OEM?
- Are you rocking Android Pie on your Essential Phone?
August 7
- Newton Mail will shut down in September
- Android Pie's new Overview is giving first-party launchers a big advantage
- Fossil's latest Wear OS watches have GPS, NFC, and heart-rate tracking
- Surface Go vs. Chromebooks: Which should you buy?
- Have you downloaded Android 9 Pie yet?
August 6
- Asus ZenFone 5Z and ZenFone Live now available in the U.S.
- Interview: Google's EK Chung on Android 9 Pie design, simplicity and digital wellbeing
- A slice of heaven [#acpodcast]
- Android 9 Pie is official and the update is starting today
- T-Mobile Essentials is yet another take on affordable unlimited plans
- Galaxy Tab S4 vs. HP Chromebook X2: Which one should you buy?
- Alto's Odyssey for Android review: A perfect follow-up adventure
- OPPO's upcoming smartphone will be the first to feature Gorilla Glass 6
August 5
- Not everyone wants Android to be 'open'
August 4
- Google 'inadvertently' added a government helpline number to contact lists of all Android phones in India
- MrMobile goes hands-on with Motorola's "5G" smartphone
August 3
- Epic Games' strategy for Fortnite on Android is stupid, greedy, and dangerous
- How to save battery life on Android Pie
- How's your Moto Z3 Play doing?
August 2
- Sonos speakers may finally get Google Assistant this holiday season
- Moto Z3 specs: A mixed bag of old and new
- The Moto Z3 is official, coming to Verizon on August 16
- Microsoft Launcher picks up custom icon gestures, Android O support, and more
- Acer announces four new Chromebooks, two of which are 2-in-1s [Update]
- How to watch the 2018 NFL season on your Android phone or tablet
- Everything You Could Want Is Packed In This Smart Wallet
- Moment Pro Camera app now uses the Pixel 2's Pixel Visual Core
- Android Pie should just adopt Motorola's one-button navigation gestures instead
- How's your Pixel 2 battery life holding up?
- The CordCutters.com guide to streaming NFL games
- BlackBerry Evolve & Evolve X now official: Here's specs, news, and everything you need to know
August 1
- The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 is a cheaper version of the Galaxy Tab S4
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 hands-on preview: The two-faced tablet
- Reddit's August 2018 security incident: What you need to know
- These New Smart Displays include Google Assistant
- Google is reportedly planning to launch a censored search app in China
- Amazon Prime Exclusive Phones: Everything you need to know
- Facebook and Instagram apps updated with tools to help you use them less
- 4 reasons I want a Lenovo Smart Display over a Google Home
- Do you like the use of glass on phones?
- Android Pie features you'll love: App Actions
- Xiaomi Mi A2 vs. Xiaomi Mi A1: Should you upgrade?