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Theft Protection Features Go Global, New ‘Identity Check’ Detailed

Tim October 15, 2024 1

Google confirmed this morning the global rollout for the suite of Android Theft Protection features that have been getting released little by little. Things like Offline Device Lock and Remote Lock started rolling out gradually, but now these features will be...

Many Galaxy Devices Getting October Security Patch (Updated)

Tim October 15, 2024 1

Samsung is pushing the October security patch to a suite of Galaxy devices. Devices included in this rollout are the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Fold 6, as well as the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Z Flip 6. Nothing is listed in the changelog in addition to...

Xperia 1 VI in Scarlet Makes Me Wish it Came to US

Tim October 14, 2024 1

Sony makes good looking phones, but the company didn't have a great history of supporting them here in the US. Plus, they were crazy expensive, which didn't help. It was confirmed this year that Sony wouldn't be selling new Xperia phones in this market, and...

DEAL: Pixel 8a is $50 Off for One More Day ($449)

Tim October 14, 2024 1

While the Pixel 9 series is very attractive for a variety of reasons, it's starting price of $799 is hard to overlook. They are expensive phones. If you're looking for a really good phone at a very attractive price, we've been recommending the Pixel 8a since...

Discounted Open Enrollment Here for Select Samsung Devices

Tim October 14, 2024 1

Samsung announced this morning that open enrollment has arrived for select Galaxy devices, but with a bit of a twist. Typically only available at time of purchase, select Galaxy owners can enroll in Samsung Care+ with Theft and Loss at a discounted rate of 20%...

DEAL: Galaxy Watch Ultra Down to New Low of $249 With Trade-in ($400 Off)

Tim October 11, 2024 1

Not too long ago, Samsung had a stellar trade-in offer for the Galaxy Watch Ultra. This week, Samsung has that same trade-in offer for up to $350 off with eligible device trade-in, but also slapped $50 off the base price. That's a total of $400 in potential...

Google Pixel Watch 2 - Battery Notification

Google Acknowledges Bricking Pixel Watches, Will Resume Update Once Issues Mitigated

Tim October 11, 2024 1

In late September, reports of soft bricked Pixel Watch 1 and Pixel Watch 2 devices started popping up following the September update to Wear OS 5. This week, Google has acknowledged the issue and confirmed that the update has been pulled until the problem is...

Buy and Play Xbox Games Inside Xbox App Starting in November

Tim October 11, 2024 1

The court's recent ruling to open up Google's mobile store in the US is already starting to create new opportunities for publishers. Announced this week, Microsoft will begin selling Xbox titles via its own Xbox app, which gamers can purchase and then...

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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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