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Epic Games Store Now Available for Download on Android, iOS

Tim August 16, 2024 4

Epic Games has done it. At long last, we have an official Epic Games Store app for Android and iOS, downloadable and providing access to titles such as Fortnite, Fall Guys, and more. Epic announced this is what would be happening earlier this year, but...

Gemini Live Starts Rollout to Gemini Advanced Subscribers on Android

Kellen August 15, 2024 4

Google's demo of Gemini Live during the Pixel 9 event was pretty neat to see and listen to. Talking to AI in such a natural way that you might mistake it for being another person is both creepy and quite cool, assuming it can also be useful. At the time, we...

Circle to Search Coming to Galaxy A Series, Galaxy Tab S9 FE Family

Tim August 15, 2024 4

Samsung announced this week that it is bringing Google's Circle to Search to a handful of new devices. Starting August 22, owners of Galaxy A35 and Galaxy A54 will find the feature, as well as users of the Galaxy Tab S9 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE+, and Galaxy Tab S9...

Verizon’s Fall Open Enrollment is Here

Tim August 15, 2024 4

It's that time again, with Verizon firing up open enrollment for customers looking to add Verizon Mobile Protect to their device plan. This $16/mo to $19/mo-priced insurance covers loss, theft, damage, and post-warranty malfunctions, which may seem more...

Galaxy Z Fold 6 Quick Review: Easily the Best Yet

Tim August 14, 2024 4

Samsung is now on its sixth generation of foldable devices. That's six years of upgrades and hardware tweaks, leading us to what I believe is the best iteration yet in the Galaxy Z Fold 6. There's not even a debate to be had. The upgraded hinge system alone is...

Pixel 9 Pro Series: Here’s 9 Things You May Have Missed

Kellen August 14, 2024 4

We're still processing all that Google showed off yesterday from the Pixel 9 up through the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel Watch 3, and more. This is easily the biggest Google hardware reveal we have been a part of, even if they started off the first 30 minutes of...

Pixel Owners, Here Comes the Android 15 QPR1 Beta

Tim August 14, 2024 4

Google released its final Android 15 beta patch this week and with that comes the start of an entirely new beta: QPR or Quarterly Platform Release. Specifically, this new beta will be for December (QPR1), meaning testers will have early access to to things the...

OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Official and Arriving August 20

Kellen August 14, 2024 4

OnePlus gave Google its own day yesterday, only to follow-up the launch of the Pixel Buds Pro 2 by announcing the OnePlus Buds Pro 3. New earbuds are upon us, friends, and you have choices to make. OnePlus isn't fully announcing their new "Pro" earbuds yet,...

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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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