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DEAL: Samsung Ups Trade-in Values to $1300 Towards Galaxy Z Fold 6 Purchase

Tim September 13, 2024 8

Samsung wants you to buy a Galaxy Z Fold 6 and it's willing to provide massive trade-in discounts on eligible devices, offer doubled the storage for free, as well as give an instant discount of hundreds of dollars for those without a trade-in to make it happen...

Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 ‘Charging Optimization’ Reminds Me of My EV

Tim September 13, 2024 8

If you happen to utilize an electric vehicle, you might be familiar with the recommended habit of setting your car's charge limit to 80%. This is said to help improve the life of the battery, which seems like a fair thing to do should you intend of having the...

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

Tim September 13, 2024 8

As a perk for being with YouTube TV, customers are gifted a $100 credit toward NFL Sunday Ticket. It helps take the sting off of the package's expensive price tag. Well, from what we can tell, that same $100 credit is now being extended to YouTube Premium...

Multiple Galaxy Devices Receive September Patch

Tim September 13, 2024 8

Samsung is shipping out the September patch to multiple devices this week, with the lucky phones being the entire Galaxy S21 lineup, plus the Galaxy S20 FE for good measure. Inside the changelog, nothing is listed outside of the September security patch....

Gmail’s Smart Reply Gets Gemini Upgrade This Month

Tim September 12, 2024 8

Smart Reply came to Gmail in 2017. It's been a while since launch. This week, Google announced a significant upgrade for the feature, coming to Gmail on Android, iOS, and the web later this month. Using Gemini, Contextual Smart Reply will analyze an incoming...

Gemini Live Goes Free to Use for Android Users

Tim September 12, 2024 8

Gemini Live, the feature that allows you to have a live conversation with AI, is going to free to use for Android users via the Gemini app. Initially launched exclusive to Gemini Advanced users, now even those not paying for advanced features can get in on the...

What’s New in Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2: Settings Revamp, Keyboard Switcher, More

Kellen September 12, 2024 8

The first Android 15 QPR1 Beta 1 release didn't reveal much in terms of new stuff that we could all see and play with. As you can imagine, there was likely a bunch of stuff hidden, so for the new Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 that dropped today, Google has decided it...

Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 is Here for Pixel Devices

Kellen September 12, 2024 8

You are all still waiting for the official release of Android 15 on Pixel devices, which should drop within the next several weeks. Here's the thing - you can play with even newer software if you want. Android 15 QPR1 is going strong and today, Google released...

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 11

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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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