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iFixit Doubts Samsung’s Commitment to Accessible Repairs, Ends Partnership

Kellen May 23, 2024 8

It has been almost two years since iFixit and Samsung announced a self repair partnership that would bring genuine self-repair kits to you for those high-end Galaxy devices that need fixing. Today, iFixit is calling off the partnership and did so by dragging...

Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2.2 Arrives for Pixel Devices

Tim May 23, 2024 8

A very minor update is being rolled out to Pixel devices in the form of Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2.2. Inside the changelog, Google lists just two bullet points, but even the second bullet says, "fixed various issues." The first fix is for an issue that caused...

DEAL: Galaxy Z Fold 5 for $549 is Good ($1250 Off)

Tim May 23, 2024 8

Discover Samsung is in full effect, with today's big mobile deal focused on the Galaxy Z Fold 5. For a very limited time, Samsung has a big instant discount on the device, plus has enabled its enhanced trade-in values. If you've been eyeing Samsung's latest...

Samsung’s Galaxy Ring Rumored at $300, Might Have a Monthly Subscription

Kellen May 23, 2024 8

Samsung will soon enter the smart health ring arena with its Galaxy Ring and I've got to be honest here, it's probably the piece of tech for this year outside of Google's Pixel 9 line-up that I'm most excited about. While smart ring's aren't necessarily new,...

Huge List of Samsung Galaxy Devices Get May Security Patch

Tim May 23, 2024 8

A large list of Samsung devices are getting updates this week, with our math adding up to 13 Galaxy devices in total. Each device changelog details the May security patch, even for older phones like the Galaxy S20 FE and Galaxy Note 20 series. You'll also...

Google Photos or Adobe Lightroom: Which AI Object Remover Should You Use?

Tim May 22, 2024 8

On Android, we now have quite a few choices when it comes to AI-powered object removal for our photos. Google has Magic Eraser inside of Google Photos, Adobe has Generative Remove powered by Firefly, and Samsung even has Object Eraser inside of its Gallery app...

Google Makes It Easier to Pay With Google Pay Online

Kellen May 22, 2024 8

Paying for anything online is almost always easier to do when you see the option to do so with Google Pay and Google's autofill. To further add to this experience by making it safer and more helpful, Google is introducing 3 new features to online Google Pay...

Google Upgrades Play Points With More Perks, Rewards

Tim May 22, 2024 8

Google says that over 220 million people are using Play Points. That's a ton of users, and to help reward these users better, Google announced a series of upgrades for the service. First off, there's an event of sorts coming to US users via Diamond Valley, a...

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 31

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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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