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Chrome on Android Gets New Address Bar, Shortcut Suggestions

Tim June 26, 2024 6

The Chrome team announced a big update for Android and iOS users this week, one that brings a total of five new features to improve the general experience when using the app. To sum it up what's new, searches for businesses should be easier with Chrome Actions...

Verizon has a Glowing New Logo, New Home Internet Plan Too

Kellen June 26, 2024 6

Should any of you have found yourselves concerned about the state of Verizon's branding, possibly considering it to be stale or lacking in energy, today is a day for you. The massive wireless carrier and internet provider has announced refreshed branding, with...

Good Day: RCS Enabled, Now Working on iOS 18

Tim June 26, 2024 6

Android owners with iPhone friends who are running the iOS 18 beta, you'll want to hear this news: RCS has been enabled and appears to be working between iOS and Android devices. We've been doing a bit of testing with it this morning, and while there still...

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 6 Reserve Open, Gets You Free $50 Credit

Kellen June 25, 2024 6

Samsung Unpacked for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 has a date, so that means we also have a reserve system open for those who think they might want to buy one of the new foldables. Like in past years, Samsung will give you some free cash to spend at...

Samsung Unpacked Confirmed for July 10

Tim June 25, 2024 6

Samsung has made its Unpacked event official for July 10. Set to take place in Paris, we expect Samsung to introduce a ton of new products, ranging from new foldable phones to an assortment of wearables. For specifics, we're looking at Samsung to announce the...

Google’s First Pixel 9 Pro Teaser Shows Off Its Hot Design, Confirms Name

Kellen June 25, 2024 6

We learned moments ago that Google would host a Made by Google event on August 13 to showcase everything new in Android, Pixel, and AI. The invite didn't specifically say "Pixel 9" or "new Pixel devices," so we took a bit of a leap in assuming that's exactly...

Gemini Getting Fully Infused Into Gmail This Week

Tim June 25, 2024 6

Google announced this week that it is now beginning the process of rolling Gemini out to Workspace Gmail users on both the web and mobile. You'll need a Gemini Business or Education add-on, or Google One AI premium subscription to utilize it. Once enabled, the...

Google’s Pixel 9 Event is Happening in August, Much Earlier Than Expected

Kellen June 25, 2024 6

Google is doing things a bit differently this year for its upcoming line-up of Pixel devices. Instead of making us wait until October to find out all that is new in Pixel hardware, Google is instead hosting an event in August. The Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel Watch 3...

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 15

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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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