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Widgets on Lock Screens Could Happen Again in Android 15

Kellen January 12, 2024 2

Lock screen widgets are a big iOS feature, if you can believe that. You may think that sounds like the silliest of ideas knowing that Google already added and then removed lock screen widgets from Android years ago, but yes, users of Apple devices find them to...

Grab the January Update on Galaxy S22, Galaxy S23

Kellen January 12, 2024 2

Another round of Samsung January updates is headed out, this time to the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S23 Series. Like the updates we saw earlier in the week to the Fold and Flip series, these updates are just security patches. What does that mean? It means that you...

Google Changes Assistant Voice Shortcut on Android to Search

Kellen January 11, 2024 2

As a part of the Google Assistant feature cuts that we just talked about, Google also announced that it is nerfing the voice button in the Search bar on Android phones, including on Pixel devices. Well, it could be a nerf to some and an improvement for others....

Google Reorganization Results in Many, Many Layoffs Across Multiple Divisions

Tim January 11, 2024 2

Google is getting an early jump on spring cleaning, with reports about layoffs and statements from the company popping up like crazy since last night. Now confirmed by Google, the company is indeed reorganizing multiple divisions, including the Pixel, Nest,...

Google Cuts 17 Features From Google Assistant, Smart Speakers

Kellen January 11, 2024 2

Google Assistant's future is likely in question at the moment, thanks to layoffs in the department at the search giant and also because of another cut-related announcement. Google shared this week that it is removing a bunch of features from Google Assistant,...

Here’s Everything Fixed in Android 14 QPR2 Beta 3

Tim January 10, 2024 2

For Pixel owners quick to sideload or OTA update to the latest Android build, that being Android 14 QPR2 Beta 3, there's a solid amount of bug squashing inside. Courtesy of the Android development team, we have the full list of what's getting fixed. The list...

Android 14 QPR2 Beta 3 Released for Pixel Devices

Kellen January 10, 2024 2

There may be a massive, past-its-prime tech conference going on at the moment in Las Vegas that isn't worth attending anymore, but Google is still giving the rest of us toys to play with. Android 14 QPR2 Beta 3 just dropped for your Pixel device. This new...

Latest US Network Report Shows T-Mobile Sweeping Overall Experience Awards

Kellen January 10, 2024 2

A new US wireless network report dropped this week and it shows that not much has changed from the last report. In other words, T-Mobile is still showing that it's early lead in 5G wasn't something in would give up, while Verizon and AT&T are playing catch...

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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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