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A True Google Weather App Could Launch With Pixel 9

Kellen August 5, 2024 22

Google updated its weather experience last year to provide a modernized UI, with more information, and a layout that was first custom built for bigger devices, like the Pixel Tablet. That new weather experience has since rolled out to anyone who views weather...

Galaxy Watch Ultra, Watch 7 Get First Updates With Stability and Battery Improvements

Kellen August 5, 2024 22

The first update for the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Watch 7 has arrived in the US to squash bugs that might have launched out of the box. The updates are rolling out right away, so make sure you are charged up and ready to receive. The update...

Google Pulls Its Bad Gemini Olympics Ad About Writing an AI Letter

Kellen August 2, 2024 22

For those of you who watched the early Olympics coverage, you might have seen an ad from Google that has since been pulled. The "Google + Team USA — Dear Sydney" spot was yanked from their Olympics rotation, but can still be seen on YouTube and is embedded...

Deal: Pixel 8a Gets $100 Discount, Dropping It to $399

Kellen August 2, 2024 22

You might have thought that Amazon's big sale last month would bring the best price for Google's Pixel 8a. You would be wrong, as weird as that sounds, because a bigger deal is currently running. How does $100 off sound? Best Pixel 8a deal: The current best...

Samsung Boss Reportedly Not Pleased His Company Copied Apple Watch Ultra, AirPods

Kellen August 2, 2024 22

Samsung has taken some heat since launching the Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Buds 3, mostly because many view the products as being too similar to Apple's, namely the Apple Watch Ultra and AirPods. And people aren't wrong in thinking so. We pointed out the...

Pixel Watch 3 Keeps $349 Price, LTE Model Sees Increase

Kellen August 2, 2024 22

I'm kind of over writing about Pixel device leaks, so I'll keep this one short. Thanks to retailers continuing to slip up across the globe by posting all of Google's Pixel marketing materials early, we believe we know the price of the Pixel Watch 3 in all...

Google’s School Time Expands to Phones and More for Improved Parent Controls

Kellen August 1, 2024 22

Back in May, Google briefly mentioned a new "School Time" feature for Wear OS devices that would allow parents to "limit the apps your child can use" during school and other select times. There was no announcement for the feature and they didn't even bother to...

Report: One UI 7 Beta Scheduled for Late August

Tim August 1, 2024 22

We recently learned that Samsung had intentions of releasing the One UI 7 beta for select devices earlier this week. That did not happen. It's now reported that Samsung is scheduling late August for its release. Presumably made available first to Galaxy S24...

Thursday Question: What Phone Are You Using Right Now?

Tim September 19, 2024 175

Here's a quick question: What phone are you currently using? It's a simple question, but the answers can vary so greatly...

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Android Automotive’s Android 15 Update Brings Much Needed Improvements

Kellen September 16, 2024 3

Google is preparing a big Android Automotive update that appears to introduce several major changes to the platform. They...

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Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 is Here for Pixel Devices

Kellen September 12, 2024 4

You are all still waiting for the official release of Android 15 on Pixel devices, which should drop within the next several...

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Pixel Watch 3 Review: Bigger and Mostly the Same

Kellen September 11, 2024 9

Google announced its 3rd generation Pixel Watch a few weeks back in two sizes for the first time, with new features added to...

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Three Reasons Pixel 9 Series is Worth the Upgrade

Tim September 10, 2024 48

We came across a post online recently that shared an opinion on the Pixel 9 series, saying that it was "too d*mn expensive"...

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Galaxy S24 One UI 6.1.1 Update Lands in US

Kellen September 9, 2024 8

When Samsung announced a week ago that it was (finally) ready to release the long-awaited One UI 6.1.1 update for most of its...

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Verizon Reduces Autopay Discount by 50% on Older Plans to Get You to Switch

Kellen September 4, 2024 50

Verizon has a new move to try and get you out of your older unlimited plan and onto their current offerings, known as myPlan....

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September 2024 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen September 3, 2024 3

Google just told us that Android 15 won't arrive on your Pixel phone for a few more weeks, so before that happens, they went...

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Google Birthday Drops $760 Off Pixel 9 Pro With Trades Again

Kellen September 16, 2024 22

Google is celebrating another birthday this month and that means a new round of deals on their brand new Pixel 9 Pro devices....

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$100 Credit Towards NFL Sunday Ticket Extended to YouTube Premium Subscribers

Tim September 13, 2024 22

As a perk for being with YouTube TV, customers are gifted a $100 credit toward NFL Sunday Ticket. It helps take the sting off...

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DEAL: Galaxy S24+ at Least $320 Off, More With Trade

Kellen September 11, 2024 22

Samsung Discover week is in full swing at this point, with deals running each day you might consider if in the market for a...

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DEAL: Galaxy Z Fold 6 Starts at $570 Off, Free Storage Upgrade, More

Kellen September 9, 2024 22

A new Discover Samsung week is upon us and that means another round of big discounts, some of which are on a limited time...

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DEAL: Pixel 8 Pro is $375 Off in Lowest Price Ever

Kellen September 9, 2024 22

The Pixel 9 series is such a major release from Google. They just seem to have nailed almost everything about the phone...

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DEAL: Galaxy S24 Ultra 512GB is $50 Cheaper Than 256GB, $750 Off Trades

Kellen September 6, 2024 22

Samsung is running a Galaxy S24 Ultra deal to end the week that is not very common. They are offering up the chance to...

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DEAL: Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s $350 Credit Off Still Stands, $760 Off in Trades

Kellen September 4, 2024 22

Google's new foldable, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, officially launches today with a whopping $1,799 price tag. We should have ours...

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DEAL: Galaxy Z Fold 6’s Top Model is $1,440 Off With Trade, 1TB Upgrade

Kellen August 30, 2024 22

A holiday shopping weekend is upon us and the Galaxy Z Fold 6 deals are still looking spicy even after the device has been on...

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