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5 New Android Features are Here: Music in Circle to Search, Chrome Read Aloud, More

Kellen September 3, 2024 2

Google is giving us a bit of a mini-Feature Drop this week for Android with the announcement of 5 new features you'll soon be playing with. And no, this isn't a Pixel exclusive thing and is instead for the majority of folks who own almost any Android device,...

Report: Pixel 9a Gets Tensor G4 Chip, Older Exynos Modem

Tim September 3, 2024 2

Pixel 9 series sports the new Tensor G4 chipset along with an updated Exynos modem. In our testing, things have been very smooth, with solid overall device and cellular performance. According to a new report, we now have an idea of what Google plans to with...

Mobvoi is Finally Releasing Wear OS 4 Updates as Wear OS 5 Begins Rollout

Kellen September 3, 2024 2

Mobvoi first released the TicWatch Pro 5 towards the back half of 2023 and then followed it up with the TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro in May of this year. The watches are certainly filled with proper specs, but they've always been behind in software. Mobvoi weirdly...

Weekly Recap: Lots of Pixel Reviews, Pixel 9a Sighting

Tim August 30, 2024 2

We haven't done a weekly recap in years possibly, but with so much happening this week, we want to ensure you have a chance to see it all before you take off for the long weekend. This week we reviewed new devices (Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and...

Chefs Rejoice, Google Clock Getting New Timers Widget

Tim August 30, 2024 2

I don't know about y'all, but when I'm in the kitchen, I set a lot of timers. Most of the time I'm using the Nest Hub, but if I'm heading outside and manning the Blackstone or barbecuing something on the Weber, I'll set the timers on my phone. News of a new...

DEAL: Galaxy Z Fold 6’s Top Model is $1,440 Off With Trade, 1TB Upgrade

Kellen August 30, 2024 2

A holiday shopping weekend is upon us and the Galaxy Z Fold 6 deals are still looking spicy even after the device has been on the market for several weeks. For those loving the idea of a big foldable, the Fold 6 is somehow still $1,200 off from select trade-...

Verizon Customers Get Satellite Messaging Later This Year

Tim August 30, 2024 2

Verizon announced a partnership with Skylo this week, a Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) communications provider. The goal of the partnership is to provide access to satellite messaging for customers, but also continue to innovate in the satellite IoT technology...

Galaxy Watch Ultra Review: A Big and Fun Smartwatch Experience

Kellen August 30, 2024 2

Samsung decided to try something new this year with its watch line by introducing a tough or rugged smartwatch called the Galaxy Watch Ultra. While Samsung has focused on health and fitness with the Galaxy Watch line for some time, this is their attempt at the...

Thursday Question: What Phone Are You Using Right Now?

Tim September 19, 2024 117

Here's a quick question: What phone are you currently using? It's a simple question, but the answers can vary so greatly...

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Android Automotive’s Android 15 Update Brings Much Needed Improvements

Kellen September 16, 2024 3

Google is preparing a big Android Automotive update that appears to introduce several major changes to the platform. They...

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Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 is Here for Pixel Devices

Kellen September 12, 2024 4

You are all still waiting for the official release of Android 15 on Pixel devices, which should drop within the next several...

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Pixel Watch 3 Review: Bigger and Mostly the Same

Kellen September 11, 2024 9

Google announced its 3rd generation Pixel Watch a few weeks back in two sizes for the first time, with new features added to...

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Three Reasons Pixel 9 Series is Worth the Upgrade

Tim September 10, 2024 48

We came across a post online recently that shared an opinion on the Pixel 9 series, saying that it was "too d*mn expensive"...

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Galaxy S24 One UI 6.1.1 Update Lands in US

Kellen September 9, 2024 8

When Samsung announced a week ago that it was (finally) ready to release the long-awaited One UI 6.1.1 update for most of its...

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Verizon Reduces Autopay Discount by 50% on Older Plans to Get You to Switch

Kellen September 4, 2024 50

Verizon has a new move to try and get you out of your older unlimited plan and onto their current offerings, known as myPlan....

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September 2024 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen September 3, 2024 3

Google just told us that Android 15 won't arrive on your Pixel phone for a few more weeks, so before that happens, they went...

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Google Birthday Drops $760 Off Pixel 9 Pro With Trades Again

Kellen September 16, 2024 2

Google is celebrating another birthday this month and that means a new round of deals on their brand new Pixel 9 Pro devices....

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$100 Credit Towards NFL Sunday Ticket Extended to YouTube Premium Subscribers

Tim September 13, 2024 2

As a perk for being with YouTube TV, customers are gifted a $100 credit toward NFL Sunday Ticket. It helps take the sting off...

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DEAL: Galaxy S24+ at Least $320 Off, More With Trade

Kellen September 11, 2024 2

Samsung Discover week is in full swing at this point, with deals running each day you might consider if in the market for a...

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DEAL: Galaxy Z Fold 6 Starts at $570 Off, Free Storage Upgrade, More

Kellen September 9, 2024 2

A new Discover Samsung week is upon us and that means another round of big discounts, some of which are on a limited time...

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DEAL: Pixel 8 Pro is $375 Off in Lowest Price Ever

Kellen September 9, 2024 2

The Pixel 9 series is such a major release from Google. They just seem to have nailed almost everything about the phone...

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DEAL: Galaxy S24 Ultra 512GB is $50 Cheaper Than 256GB, $750 Off Trades

Kellen September 6, 2024 2

Samsung is running a Galaxy S24 Ultra deal to end the week that is not very common. They are offering up the chance to...

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DEAL: Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s $350 Credit Off Still Stands, $760 Off in Trades

Kellen September 4, 2024 2

Google's new foldable, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, officially launches today with a whopping $1,799 price tag. We should have ours...

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DEAL: Galaxy Z Fold 6’s Top Model is $1,440 Off With Trade, 1TB Upgrade

Kellen August 30, 2024 2

A holiday shopping weekend is upon us and the Galaxy Z Fold 6 deals are still looking spicy even after the device has been on...

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