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Everyone Thinks Android 14 QPR2 Installed Faster Than Usual on Pixel Devices

Kellen November 16, 2023 11

Something happened yesterday after clicking the download button for the Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1 update on both my Pixel 7 and Pixel 8 Pro - both installed noticeably quicker than usual. Apparently, I'm not alone in noticing this and it wasn't just my mind or...

Fitbit is Down, Again (Updated)

Kellen November 16, 2023 11

A little over a month ago, Fitbit went down for hours in the middle of the day without many people noticing. Once we reported the news, Fitbit acknowledged that their services were struggling, but didn't fix everything for several more hours. Today, another...

Pixel Buds A-Series for $59 are an Incredible Deal

Kellen November 16, 2023 11

The Pixel Buds A-Series launched in 2021 as Google's affordable pair of earbuds that were arguably better at the time than the regular Pixel Buds. Google has since released the Pixel Buds Pro, a true pro-level pair of earbuds with all of the bells and whistles...

Google Smacks $200 Off Pixel 8 Pro in Best Black Friday Deal

Kellen November 16, 2023 11

After teasing its Black Friday line-up the other day, Google and its retail partners have now pushed live their price cuts on the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. If you were smart patient enough to ignore the launch deals for Google's new phones in October, knowing...

Google Might Finally Let You Turn Off Pixel’s “At a Glance” Widget

Kellen November 15, 2023 11

Google's "At a Glance" widget was at one time an interesting concept for its Pixel phones and their main home screen, because it connected to the weather, your calendar, daily commute, and a couple of other items. It has since expanded its feature set to try...

Qi2 Wireless Charging is Ready and the Pixel 9 Could Have It

Kellen November 15, 2023 11

The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) announced today that the next version of Qi wireless charging is essentially ready for you and I. While limited to start (there's one phone line from Apple), this is the start of the future of wireless charging, known as Qi2...

YouTube Premium Got a Bunch of New Features: AI, Enhanced Bitrate on Android, More

Kellen November 15, 2023 11

As YouTube Premium's price continues to increase, Google is at least trying to convince us all that new features could still show up from time to time, making the subscription (outside of the ad-free experience) worth it . Today, YouTube confirmed a couple of...

Google Releases Android 14 QPR2 Beta for Pixel Devices (Updated: Pixel 8)

Kellen November 15, 2023 11

A brand new Android 14 Beta program has kicked off this morning as Android 14 QPR2. This is a quarterly platform release (QPR) that will eventually turn into the March 2024 update, if you can believe that. Files are available right away for most still-...

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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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