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Telegram Makes Sure ‘Content Creators’ Can Get Paid for Photos, Videos

Tim July 2, 2024 1

Telegram is implementing a new paywall feature for content creators, allowing them to place photos and videos behind a price tag. Snaps, Telegram, snaps! There's more than just getting that bag for creators, though. Telegram also announced the mini app bar,...

Pixel 9 Could Launch With “Google AI” and Several New AI Features

Kellen July 2, 2024 1

The launch of the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro will without a doubt have a heavy AI focus. Google just spent an entire Google I/O talking nothing but AI and the applications they believe will arrive in the near future. There's just no way they wouldn't follow that...

July 2024 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen July 2, 2024 1

The July Android security patch went live this morning for Google's line-up of Pixel devices and phones. This update follows June's big Pixel Feature Drop and is expected to be quite minor. In fact, this should mostly just be a bug fixer to take care of any...

Pink Pixel 9 Poses for Pictures, Looking so Pretty

Tim July 2, 2024 1

We are essentially one month away from Google's unveiling of the Pixel 9, so it won't be any surprise if we start seeing Google's upcoming devices make appearances from time to time out in the wild. We recently got a very brief teaser of the device from Google...

Don’t Factory Reset Your Pixel 6, It May Brick

Kellen July 1, 2024 1

Owners of the Pixel 6 series, be careful tinkering your phones at the moment. A bug has surfaced in recent days that is quite serious and may lead to your phone being bricked. Over on Google's Pixel Phone help community, a growing number of users are posting...

Android 15 Beta 3.1 Drops on Pixel Devices With Fixes

Kellen July 1, 2024 1

Google released Android 15 Beta 3.1 today to kickstart July and the update is mostly minor. There are 3 bug fixes included that Google wanted to highlight that address issues with the lock screen and overall stability and connectivity. The update is available...

Pixel Watch to See July Update With Security Patches

Kellen July 1, 2024 1

The first Pixel devices to get the July update come from the wearable side. Both the Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 are scheduled to receive an update as early as today, the 1st of July. According to Verizon, the new build for each watch is TWD9.240705.001.A1...

Pixel 9 Pro Could Match iPhone 16 Pro’s High-End Display

Kellen July 1, 2024 1

Since Google started teasing the Pixel 9 series a week ago, we haven't stopped thinking about it. Not only have the leaks painting the picture of something special, Google is now telling us to get ready for them months earlier than we anticipated. Today, a new...

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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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