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Google Releases Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1.1 for Pixel Devices

Tim November 21, 2023 3

There's a fresh beta update for Pixel device owners this morning, a bug fix update listed as Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1.1. On our device, it weighs in at a whopping 10MB, so don't expect to see much new inside. As of right now, we're seeing the update available...

Galaxy Z Fold 5, Flip 5 Get One UI 6 Updates

Kellen November 21, 2023 3

Yesterday, when sharing news about the Galaxy S22's One UI 6 update, I predicted that Samsung and its carrier partners would soon open the floodgates to even more devices, just like they did last year around this time. We're already back today with two more...

YouTube Music’s AI-Powered Playlist Cover Generator is Better Than Expected

Tim November 21, 2023 3

It appears that over the weekend, YouTube Music began pushing out its new AI-powered playlist cover generator feature to users. If I'm being honest, it's much better than I initially expected. This is an extremely similar feature to Google's AI Wallpaper app...

Google Pixel Fold - Best Black Friday Deal

Google Knocks $400 Off Pixel Fold for the First Time

Kellen November 21, 2023 3

Google has been hesitant to discount its first foldable phone, the Pixel Fold, and we aren't really sure why. All of their other devices, including the just-launched Pixel 8 series, see regular discounts. Maybe it's to not offend those who spent $1,800 on a...

Galaxy S22 Starts to See One UI 6 Update, Galaxy S23 Widely Rolling Out (Updated)

Kellen November 20, 2023 3

The two most recent Galaxy S releases from Samsung are both seeing the big update to One UI 6 and Android 14 this week. Well, if we're talking about the Galaxy S22 Series, then I guess I would suggest that things are just beginning. For the Galaxy S23 Series,...

Galaxy S24 Reportedly Launches January 17

Kellen November 20, 2023 3

We have a date to mark on our calendars for the launch of the Galaxy S24 and it is earlier than the Galaxy S23's launch. We aren't talking about a release months in advance, but it is reportedly a couple of weeks ahead of the S23 schedule. According to The...

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 - Best Black Friday Deal

Here’s 25% Off Galaxy Z Flip 5, Plus $600 For Trades

Kellen November 20, 2023 3

The Black Friday shopping period now extends well beyond a single weekend and we've been talking about Samsung's deals for several days now. After sharing those two incredible Fold 5 and S23 Ultra discounts last week, let's focus now on the Galaxy Z Flip 5....

NVIDIA’s SHIELD TV Gets Its Yearly Black Friday Discount Up to $30 Off

Kellen November 20, 2023 3

The current versions of the NVIDIA SHIELD TV are 4 years old, if you can believe that. NVIDIA released the tube-shaped SHIELD TV and an upgraded SHIELD TV Pro at the end of 2019, just before the holiday season. As we hit this 4-year mark, we are still only...

Android 16 is Already Here as Developer Preview 1 for Pixel Devices

Kellen November 19, 2024 2

We knew it was coming earlier than ever, but I'm not sure I even expected this early of an Android 16 release, yet here we...

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Samsung Sends Wear OS 5, One UI 6 Watch Update to Older Galaxy Watch Units

Kellen November 19, 2024 2

Back in June of this year, Samsung surprised us a bit by opening up a Wear OS 5 and One UI 6 Watch beta program for Galaxy...

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Report: Google Working on High-End Pixel Laptop

Tim November 18, 2024 20

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

Tim November 18, 2024 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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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