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Samsung Pushes Round of March 2024 Updates to S22, S23 and More

Kellen March 11, 2024 2

Samsung opened up the month of March by sending an update to the Galaxy S24 series on day 1. They are now pushing the March Android update to additional devices, including the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S22, and Fold/Flip 5 series. Unfortunately, if you were looking...

OnePlus Open Finally Gets Android 14 Update in the US

Kellen March 11, 2024 2

OnePlus has not been quick with Android 14 updates in the US. While they've pushed plenty of them to India in a timely manner, the NA market has been waiting and waiting and waiting for its updates, with little communication from OnePlus on the reason for...

Pixel 8 Won’t Get Gemini Nano Access Because of “Hardware Limitations”

Kellen March 8, 2024 2

When the Pixel 8 Pro added support for on-device AI back in December through Gemini Nano, we were curious why the Pixel 8 was left out and if it may gain access in the future. These devices are almost identical outside of the amount of RAM, but both certainly...

T-Mobile’s 5G Network Gets Big 5G Boost With 2.5GHz Spectrum Activation

Kellen March 8, 2024 2

T-Mobile announced this week that it's network, primarily in rural areas, is going to get a big boost, thanks to activation of spectrum they purchased a couple of years ago. For many of the rural customers touched by this new spectrum, this will show as a...

DEAL: Galaxy Z Fold 5 512GB for Just $999 (Up to $920 Off)

Tim March 7, 2024 2

We've been trying to tell you all week, but Samsung and its Discover Samsung promotion is still active, with today's deal centered around the Galaxy Z Fold 5. Related: Galaxy Z Fold 5 Review For a very limited time, you can save up $920 on the Galaxy Z Fold 5...

New Rules Force Apple to Make It Easier to Switch From iPhone to Android

Tim March 7, 2024 2

New rules put in place by the European Union are forcing Apple, in order to be in compliance with the Digital Markets Act, to make it a bit easier for iPhone users to switch to non-iPhone devices (aka Android). Changes such as this can take time to be...

Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2 is Here for Pixel Devices

Kellen March 7, 2024 2

We have a new Android 14 Beta build for you to test out on your Pixel devices. Google released Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2 today, bringing with it several bug fixes as we move towards a stable release in a few months from now. This new Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2 is...

Verizon New Plan Lets You Add Second Phone Number for $10

Kellen March 7, 2024 2

The world's population apparently is increasingly using two phone numbers to manage their lives, and that often means the need to carry two phones. This is according to Verizon, who announced a new add-on to your plan today that gets you a second phone number...

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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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