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First Galaxy Z Fold 6 Image Reveals Refined, Squared Design

Tim May 30, 2024 20

Samsung is continuing its trend to move away from the overly round hardware design aesthetic. We saw it with the Galaxy S23 Ultra into the Galaxy S24 Ultra and now it appears that we're going to see it on the Galaxy Z Fold 5 into the Galaxy Z Fold 6. The image...

7 New Features are Coming to Android, Your Devices: Google Messages, Home, More

Kellen May 30, 2024 20

Pixel owners know about feature drops, because they are Google's way of continuously adding value to devices. With each big quarterly update, Google tosses out new software ideas onto Pixel phones and tablets to keep things fun and fresh. For those who don't...

TCL’s $79 Verizon Prepaid Phone Has MicroSD and Headphone Jack (Updated)

Tim May 29, 2024 20

TCL announced the 50 LE this week, a device designed specifically for Verizon's prepaid network. Available for just $99 $79 via Verizon Prepaid starting tomorrow, you'll also be able to find it at both Visible (June 27) and Walmart (June 14). Update: The price...

Chrome on Android Gets New Floating Picture-in-Picture Feature

Tim May 29, 2024 20

Already live for users, Chrome has received a sweet new feature called Minimized Custom Tabs. When in select apps, such as Gmail, whenever you open a web link that opens a Chrome tab, you can minimize that page into a floating picture-in-picture, allowing you...

If You Have a Big Google Pay Balance, Might Want to Start Withdrawing the Funds

Kellen May 29, 2024 20

The end for Google Pay is near, for those who lost track of time and/or whatever the hell Google is doing with its payment apps. The Google Pay (or is it GPay?) app is going away on June 4 and there is one thing you need to do if you happen to have a...

Verizon, AST SpaceMobile Partner to ‘Eliminate Dead Zones’ in US

Tim May 29, 2024 20

With a goal of eliminating dead zones across the continental US and, "empowering remote areas of the country with space-based connectivity," AST SpaceMobile and Verizon have announced a partnership in the form of a $100 million commitment. As the header image...

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra, Galaxy Flip 6 Hit FCC (Update: Fold 6 Too)

Kellen May 29, 2024 20

Following yesterday's full reveal of the Galaxy Ring, we also have news to share on the Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra and Galaxy Z Flip 6, both of which hit the FCC as well. I wouldn't say that anything major is here, but we like to see devices show up prior to being...

Samsung Details Galaxy AI Update for Galaxy Watch Lineups, Beta Next Month

Tim May 29, 2024 20

Samsung has announced Galaxy AI for your Galaxy Watch, with the company detailing One UI 6 Watch software coming soon. First available in beta form starting in June, there's a decent list of AI-powered features that Samsung has in store. You can view a Samsung...

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 17

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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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