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New TCL Dongle Connects Your Devices to T-Mobile 5G Network

Tim October 16, 2024 2

TCL announced the LINKPORT IK511 this week, the company's first swing at a 5G RedCap device. If you didn't know about 5G RedCap (otherwise known as 5G Reduced Capability), it's designed for IoT devices that don't need the full power of what 5G can deliver....

Google Flights Will Finally Let You Filter by “Cheapest”

Kellen October 16, 2024 2

Google Flights is still one of the best tools on the internet to research (and potentially book) flights through. It does such a great job of bringing in flights from multiple airlines, letting you compare prices, adjust with numerous settings, etc. Weirdly,...

Wednesday Question: Pixel Owners, How’s Android 15 Treating You?

Tim October 16, 2024 2

It's been less than 24 hours since Google began rolling out Android 15 to Pixel devices, but already we're pretty curious how it's been treating owners. We're looking for the hot takes, people. I've come across a couple of very minor hiccups so far, but...

New YouTube Features Include Improved Miniplayer, Sleep Timer for All

Tim October 15, 2024 2

YouTube has announced a whole bunch of new features, all either now rolling out to users or available very soon. A lot of the new stuff is based on what users were apparently asking for, according to YouTube, with things like fine-tunable playback speed (0.05...

19 Bug Fixes Included in Android 15 Pixel Update

Kellen October 15, 2024 2

As a part of today's Android 15 update for Pixel devices, which also happens to be a Pixel Feature Drop, Google has released a list of bug fixes that are included. The list isn't as big as we have seen from some quarterly updates, but there are still close to...

October Pixel Feature Drop Brings Android 15, List of 10+ New Features

Kellen October 15, 2024 2

What's that, you thought the Android 15 update didn't bring with it a bunch of new features for your Pixel devices? You have to remember that Android versions are often more background-focused these days, with foundational changes being made to the OS that...

Pixel Watch Series Gets Its Own Mini October Pixel Feature Drop

Kellen October 15, 2024 2

Google's Pixel phones, foldables, and tablet aren't the only devices getting in on the Feature Drop action today. The Pixel Watch series, which is no up to the Pixel Watch 3, is also seeing a small batch of new features to be on the lookout for. For October,...

Your Android 15 Update is Here, Pixel Phone Friends

Kellen October 15, 2024 2

The day has come - Android 15 updates for Pixel phones and devices are here. Google apparently needed some extra time to get this update right after releasing to AOSP over a month ago, but we're adults and we managed to survive. This update doubles as both...

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 30

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 13

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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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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Google Store’s Early Black Friday Deals Live, Fitbit and Nest Lineup Discounted

Tim November 7, 2024 2

Google has fired up its early Black Friday deals over on Google Store, saving buyers money on items like Nest Audio, Nest Cam...

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