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Samsung November Updates Hit Fold 5, Galaxy S21, Note 20 and More (Updated)

Kellen November 15, 2023 1

We know that Samsung Android 14 updates could arrive at any moment on almost all of Samsung's still-supported phones, but until we get there, there are security patches to make the rounds. After the Fold 4 and Flip 4 kicked off the November Samsung update...

Google Photos Adds Stacks of Similar Photos to Help You Declutter, Document Folders Too

Kellen November 15, 2023 1

Google Photos is picking up a handful of new features as early as today that will introduce a less cluttered UI, as well as smarter folders built of document images, plus the ability to set reminders from an image. Guys, these new Photos features are more...

WhatsApp Backups to Soon Count Against Your Google Account Storage

Kellen November 14, 2023 1

Not that I'm familiar with WhatsApp, since I've never used the app, but I have news for those of you who do. WhatsApp backups will soon start to count against your Google Account storage limit in about a month. Both Google and WhatsApp announced the news today...

Pixel 6a for $99 Ain’t Bad, Verizon Customers

Kellen November 14, 2023 1

The Pixel 6a certainly isn't a "new" phone any longer, with the Pixel 7a available since last year and a likely Pixel 8a on the horizon for mid-2024. Still, if you can find a 6a at the right price, it could be worth a look if your budget is tight. Best Buy...

Fitbit’s New App Features, Like Device Battery Status, Going Live Now

Kellen November 14, 2023 1

Several weeks ago, Fitbit said that it was working on a number of important changes to their still-very-fresh app overhaul that would start to rollout in time. That time is now, as Fitbit tells us to start looking for many of those new features today. For...

Nothing Chats Brings iMessage to the Nothing Phone 2 (Updated)

Kellen November 14, 2023 1

UPDATE 11/20: This app did launch and was apparently such a massive security disaster that Nothing pulled it within hours and Sunbird had to pause use of their own app. A big giant yikes. About a year ago, you may recall a conversation we had about a new...

Samsung Fires Up Early Black Friday Deals, Save Up to $1K on Galaxy Z Fold 5 and More

Tim November 13, 2023 1

Much like every other company, Samsung is firing up a few early Black Friday deals, upping those trade-in values for buyers as well as offering free storage upgrades. Reviews: Galaxy Z Fold 5 | Galaxy S23 Ultra So far, the deals we see are for the Galaxy Z...

Google Store’s Black Friday Deals Start November 16, Includes $200 Off Pixel 8 Pro

Tim November 13, 2023 1

Google is detailing what to expect from this year's Google Store Black Friday deals, and honestly, they're pretty darn good. We're talking $200 off the Pixel 8 Pro, $150 off the Pixel 8, $100 off the Pixel Tablet, as well as $400 off the Pixel Fold. Other...

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 1

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 1

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 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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