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Private Space, Google’s Own Secure Folder, Looks Pretty Sweet

Tim December 12, 2023 6

For years, Samsung has had Secure Folder, a feature that allows Galaxy device owners to hide and protect selected apps from outside parties. It's a feature that many non-Galaxy phone owners have wanted, and in a bit of happy news to end 2023, it appears that a...

Want to Edit Sent Google Messages? Google Might Soon Let You

Kellen December 12, 2023 6

I can't recall the exact moment it happened - probably during the early days of Twitter - but the initial cries for editable Tweets seemed to quickly move their way toward regular messaging platforms. People were typing faster than ever or autocorrect had...

Google Releases Verizon Pixel 8, Pixel 7 Updates for December (Updated)

Kellen December 11, 2023 6

When Google released the big December update for Pixel devices last week, they only announced a single build number for all supported phones, foldables, and tablets. We assumed that meant they were down to a single build for this update rather than various...

Android 14 QPR2 Beta 2 Released for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 11, 2023 6

Google pushed out a new Android 14 QPR2 Beta update this week as Beta 2. This new update is available immediately for all still-supported Pixel devices from the Pixel 5a up through the new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. The update could be minor, but is labeled as a...

Pixel Watch December Update Arrives This Week (Updated)

Kellen December 11, 2023 6

The December Pixel update hit Pixel phones and tablets and foldables a week ago, but for some reason didn't touch Google's smartwatches. For those waiting impatiently for the next update for your Pixel Watch or Pixel Watch 2, your wait is almost over. The...

Beeper Mini Update: It’s Back! (Updated)

Kellen December 11, 2023 6

When we left you on Friday, Beeper Mini, the iMessage-on-Android client that launched earlier in the week, had seemingly been shutdown by Apple on the backend. The Beeper team certainly believed at the time that Apple had made a change and got to work trying...

Google Pixel 8 Pro - $375 Off - Best Deal

Google Play Points Promo Drops 40% Off Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, Pixel Tablet

Kellen December 11, 2023 6

The current best deal in tech is available to those of you who spend a fair amount on Google Play. To end 2023, Google Play has launched an offer to Google Play Points members that drops 40% off the Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro or Pixel Tablet. Yep, you read that...

That Was Quick: Apple Hastily Kills iMessage on Android Via Beeper Mini

Tim December 8, 2023 6

RIP good sir, Beeper Mini indeed. It took less than one week for Apple to kill off the Beeper Mini service that brought the goodness of iMessage to Android users. Why do you despise us, Apple? If you're curious how Beeper Mini was working, feel free to read...

Report: Google Working on High-End Pixel Laptop

Tim November 18, 2024 17

Detailed in a leaked internal email, it appears that Google is now working on a high-end, Pixel-branded laptop, supposedly...

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Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 is Here for Pixel Devices!

Kellen November 12, 2024 4

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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DEAL: Samsung Doubling Storage for Free, Offers $800 Instant Credit Towards Galaxy S24 Ultra

Tim November 18, 2024 6

The Black Friday deals are still in effect over on Samsung's website, this time with the company changing up the deal to...

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

Kellen November 17, 2024 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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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