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

Kellen September 6, 2024 3

Samsung is running a Galaxy S24 Ultra deal to end the week that is not very common. They are offering up the chance to upgrade to a higher tier, yet the price is actually below the lower tier model. Seriously, when has this happened before? Let's break this...

Android 16 Could Switch-Up the Notification Shade in Odd Way

Kellen September 6, 2024 3

Google already released Android 15 to AOSP and plans to send it out as an update to Pixel phones in the coming weeks. Once that happens, we'll focus on the next big QPR update that's scheduled for December before all eyes point to Android 16 and its previews....

Verizon is Buying Frontier for $20 Billion

Kellen September 5, 2024 3

A day after informing some of their longest standing and most loyal customers that they would no longer see their full monthly autopay discount for reasons, Verizon has announced that it plans to spend $20 billion to acquire Frontier Communications. The move...

Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition Looks Like Overkill and That’s Good

Tim September 5, 2024 3

You know the saying that goes, "Just because you can do something, doesn't mean you always should"? It applies to all sorts of things, but definitely not this mysterious Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition. We most certainly want Samsung to do this. This is our...

Samsung’s One UI 6.1.1 Update Arrives Today on Galaxy S24 Series

Tim September 5, 2024 3

After a notable wait, Samsung announced this week that One UI 6.1.1 will begin rolling out today to Galaxy S24 models. Additional devices will begin to see the update on September 12, with those devices being the Galaxy S23 series, S23 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Z...

Google Photos Gets New Way to Search, Early Access to “Ask Photos”

Kellen September 5, 2024 3

There are few apps and services that bring the excitement when they get updates like Google Photos does. It's like this coming-together event, because no matter your mobile or desktop platform of choice, we all collectively love what Google Photos does for the...

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

Kellen September 4, 2024 3

Verizon has a new move to try and get you out of your older unlimited plan and onto their current offerings, known as myPlan. The autopay discount you've enjoyed for years, that typically gets you upwards of $10 off your bill per month, will soon be reduced by...

OSOM Reportedly Shutting Down After Making Just One Crypto Phone (Updated)

Kellen September 4, 2024 3

We haven't talked about OSOM much over the past couple of years because I made a promise that if their first phone was a crypto phone, we wouldn't see any reason to continue a conversation around it. Sure enough, the first OSOM phone was a crypto phone known...

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 13

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 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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Google Gets Pre-Black Friday Busy With $300 Off Pixel 9 Pro Fold, $100 Off Pixel Watch 3

Kellen November 8, 2024 3

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 3

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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