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Pixel 9 Pro XL Shows Off Updated Samsung Modem, 16GB RAM

Tim July 22, 2024 7

As we inch closer to August 13 and the official announcement for Google's upcoming Pixel 9 lineup, we continue to learn more and more about these devices. For example, the latest leak shows a reported Pixel 9 Pro XL sporting its new Samsung modem and a...

Pre-Order Period Still Best Time to Buy Samsung’s Latest Devices

Tim July 19, 2024 7

Time is running out to pre-order one of Samsung's latest devices. We hate making a big deal about it, but honestly, there's hardly ever a better time to snag a new device from Samsung. Pre-Order Galaxy Z Fold 6 During the pre-order period, trade-in savings are...

Pixel 9’s Satellite SOS Feature Could be Free for Two Years

Tim July 19, 2024 7

We've known about Google cooking up its Satellite SOS feature since early March, with Pixel 9 lineup owners expected to be able to connect to satellites that fly high above earth's surface to provide access to emergency communications in remote locations or...

Samsung Addressing Galaxy Buds 3 Pro Quality Control Issues (Updated)

Tim July 19, 2024 7

With Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, Samsung is reported to be having quality issues, backed up by the fact that pre-orders have either been paused or delivery dates pushed back considerably. There's no one specific reason if you search places like reddit and Android blogs...

And Then Google Announced the Pixel 9 Pro Fold Too

Kellen July 18, 2024 7

Google sure chose to have fun today. After first revealing the design of the Pixel 9 Pro, they followed up that teaser by showing off the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and confirming their next foldable's name. In this new teaser, Google uses Gemini to once again write a...

Android 15 Beta 4 Update is Here as the “Last Scheduled”

Kellen July 18, 2024 7

Following its previously-released schedule, Google has dropped Android 15 Beta 4 on us today. This is the 4th beta update for the next version of Android, which reached "Platform Stability" in the previous Beta 3. We're really closing in on a public, final...

Google Messages Might Soon Stop Compressing Your Images so Much

Tim July 18, 2024 7

Code changes spotted inside of Google Messages point to increased photo quality sharing abilities, and given how much guff Google was giving Apple about supporting RCS, we think it's about time this change was taking effect. Right now, Apple supports iOS 18...

Google Announces the Pixel 9 Pro in Teaser Video

Kellen July 18, 2024 7

Google has already done an initial teaser for its upcoming Pixel 9 series launch on August 13, so we know the device is coming. They even included the name “google_pixel_9_pro” in the URL of the teaser page, leaving no doubts about what was to come. The...

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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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