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Pixel 8 Pro - January Pixel Feature Drop

Pixel Phones Get Surprise January Feature Drop: Here’s Everything Included

Kellen January 24, 2024 25

We don't typically see Pixel Feature Drops unless we have reached time for a quarterly Android update to hit Pixel devices. As an example, we received the December Feature Drop with a big quarterly update and then immediately started testing the upcoming March...

Android 14 QPR2 Beta 3.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim January 24, 2024 25

It's apparently Pixel week, folks. Google is now pushing out Android 14 QPR2 Beta 3.1 to supported Pixel devices. This is a bug squasher update, but after looking at the changelog, there was apparently a lot of bugs that needed fixing. Google specifically...

Here’s the Google Pixel 9 (Updated)

Tim January 24, 2024 25

Yesterday, the Android world was treated to early renders of the Pixel 9 Pro. Everyone had an opinion on them, both positive and negative, but now we're getting what could be our first look at the smaller Pixel 9 device. UPDATE 3/27: We now believe this may...

Pixel 8a Retail Box Shows Up to Tease Us

Kellen January 24, 2024 25

My brain is still mostly focused on the Pixel 9 Pro renders from yesterday and it doesn't really want to switch off of that. If those renders are the real deal, Google is about to accept bundles of cash from me in the near future. But hey, we might be 10...

T-Mobile Customers, You Can Now Claim Your Free Hulu Subscription

Tim January 24, 2024 25

Earlier this month, T-Mobile announced that it would be adding a free Hulu subscription to its list of perks for select plan subscribers. That perk is now live, with Go5G Next plan subscribers now able to redeem the offer. This perk has an annual value of...

Here’s the Pixel 8 Pro in Mint

Tim January 24, 2024 25

This week, we're expecting Google to release the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro in a brand new Mint color. The issue is, who has time for Google to release official images? Thanks to the interwebz, we now have an early look at the upcoming color option. Courtesy of @...

Nothing OS 2.5.2 Update Hits Phone 2 With Bug Fixes, Improvements

Kellen January 23, 2024 25

The big Nothing Phone 2 update to Android 14 started arriving in December and hit mass rollout weeks and weeks later. Now that most should have that build, Nothing has begun pushing yet another build to fix some bugs and add several improvements. Nothing OS 2....

This Could be the Pixel 9 Pro, And Oh My (Updated)

Kellen January 23, 2024 25

We really should only be talking about the new Samsung Galaxy S24 Series at the moment because they are so fresh, but we need to take a quick break. Supposed first renders of the Google Pixel 9 Pro have appeared and they might be as divisive as they are hot....

Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 is Here for Pixel Devices!

Kellen November 12, 2024 3

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 5

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 5

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 13

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 33

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 1

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 17

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 7

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 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL Black Friday Prices Go Live Early at $150 Off

Kellen November 17, 2024 25

The plan from Google was to make their Pixel 9 Pro Black Friday deals available starting November 21 through the Google Store...

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All These Pixel 9 Pro Cases are $5 and Spigen Makes Them

Kellen November 14, 2024 25

You all know Spigen, right? They've made quality cases and other tech-related accessories over the years with prices that are...

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DEAL: Galaxy Ring for $179, Its Lowest Price Yet ($220 Off)

Tim November 14, 2024 25

We don't see Galaxy Ring get discounted often for whatever reason Samsung has, but even this little health and wellness-...

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DEAL: Save $1450 on Galaxy Z Fold 6, $500 Off Even Without Trade-in

Tim November 13, 2024 25

Samsung's early Black Friday deals continue, this time for the Galaxy Z Fold 6. If you were patient and opted to wait a few...

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Google’s Black Friday Pixel 9 Pro Deal is $150 Off

Kellen November 13, 2024 25

Those pre-Black Friday deals on the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro Fold were fun, but as we mentioned at the time of those going...

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DEAL: Galaxy S24 Ultra as Low as $449 ($970 Off), $520 Off With No Trade-in

Tim November 12, 2024 25

It's only mid November, but companies are already posting up solid early Black Friday deals, with Samsung being no exception....

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Pixel 9 at $150 Off is the Best Deal This Week

Kellen November 8, 2024 25

When each year's holiday shopping season rolls around, we get pretty excited knowing that Google is going to discount its...

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Google Gets Pre-Black Friday Busy With $300 Off Pixel 9 Pro Fold, $100 Off Pixel Watch 3

Kellen November 8, 2024 25

Google's first set of pre-Black Friday deals that went live yesterday were only a taste of what was to come it seems. This...

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