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Pitaka’s MagEZ Case 4 for Galaxy S24 Series is So Good

Kellen March 12, 2024 14

Ready to talk about cases for a minute? I know, we don't often approach this topic around here, but Tim and I happen to be using the same case at the moment because we actually like it and wanted to share some thoughts. The Pitaka MagEZ Case 4 has won both of...

Google Contacts Cleans Up Numbers From Apps Like WhatsApp and Telegram

Tim March 12, 2024 14

Inside the Contacts app from Google, numbers from third-party apps, such as WhatsApp and Telegram were listed out in a manner that could be described as a bit messy or chaotic. In a change that should soon be rolling out to users, things are getting more...

US Carrier Pixel Devices Start Receiving March Update (Updated: Verizon)

Kellen March 11, 2024 14

The March Pixel Feature Drop arrived last week for those using Pixel phones not on US carriers. Google told US Pixel users that they could expect the update starting this week (March 11) - for reasons we aren't sure about - and those updates appear to be...

Samsung Could Go Back to the Square Watch Design

Kellen March 11, 2024 14

Almost a decade ago, Samsung and Google surprised us at a Google I/O conference with the unwrapping of the Gear Live (our review), an Android Wear watch to help the platform launch. This was the same I/O conference that we got the LG G Watch and a first look...

Hey, the Pixel 8a is Officially Coming Soon

Kellen March 11, 2024 14

Look, the existence of a Pixel 8a is no secret and we firmly expect Google to release it at some point this year. The likelihood of it arriving around May is pretty high too, because Google has released several new A-series phones around that time in the past,...

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

Kellen March 11, 2024 14

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 14

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 14

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...

Report: Google Working on High-End Pixel Laptop

Tim November 18, 2024 17

Detailed in a leaked internal email, it appears that Google is now working on a high-end, Pixel-branded laptop, supposedly...

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Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 is Here for Pixel Devices!

Kellen November 12, 2024 4

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 33

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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DEAL: Samsung Doubling Storage for Free, Offers $800 Instant Credit Towards Galaxy S24 Ultra

Tim November 18, 2024 14

The Black Friday deals are still in effect over on Samsung's website, this time with the company changing up the deal to...

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Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL Black Friday Prices Go Live Early at $150 Off

Kellen November 17, 2024 14

The plan from Google was to make their Pixel 9 Pro Black Friday deals available starting November 21 through the Google Store...

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All These Pixel 9 Pro Cases are $5 and Spigen Makes Them

Kellen November 14, 2024 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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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