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Android 15 QPR1 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Devices, Including Pixel 9

Tim August 29, 2024 5

Last week, Google released Android 15 QPR1 Beta 1, but didn't include the Pixel 9 lineup. That has now changed, sort of. Beta 1.1 is now available for all Pixel devices dating back to the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, with apparent exception to the Pixel 9 Pro and...

Gemini-Powered Gmail Q&A Comes to Android

Tim August 29, 2024 5

Gmail has a relatively robust search feature, but what if you could literally ask a question to your inbox and have it spit out results? Google is introducing this exact feature with Gmail Q&A, a Gemini-powered function that allows Gmail users to utilize...

Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6 Get Latest Security Patch

Tim August 29, 2024 5

Samsung's latest foldable devices, Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6, are now receiving the August security patch. Related: Fold 6 Review | Flip 6 Review The changelog also speaks of performance improvements, but that's rather vague and unhelpful. Should...

Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL Review: Choice is Great, So Are These Phones

Kellen August 29, 2024 5

The launch of the Pixel 9 series is without a doubt the biggest for Google in many years. Instead of giving us two phones - one Pro, one non-Pro - they gave us 4 phones to try to decide between, all of which have been massively redesigned. There's the regular...

DEAL: Galaxy Watch Ultra $350 Off With Trades, Watch 7 is $250 Off

Kellen August 28, 2024 5

The Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Watch 7 have been available for some time, yet Samsung has continued to keep discounts heavy on them if you have another smartwatch to trade-in. We're talking $350 off the Galaxy Watch Ultra or $250 off the Galaxy Watch 7,...

Pixel 9 Pro Fold Gets Factory Images Prior to Launch

Kellen August 28, 2024 5

For those of you who ordered a Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Google has gone ahead and uploaded both factory image and OTA files for it. Since your pre-orders should arrive around September 4, these file uploads are right on time. Like we said when they did the same for...

Pixel 9 Review: Yup, It’s That Good

Tim August 28, 2024 5

To say that I have been waiting for a phone like the Pixel 9 from Google for many years feels like an understatement, but I didn't know I needed this particular phone until I saw the first leaks of its design back in January of this year. At that time, we had...

Gmail App Gets Quicker Reply Feature Without Opening New Screen

Kellen August 27, 2024 5

This week, Google showed off its new quick reply in Gmail feature that is rolling out soon to your app on Android. The big change here is that replying to an email will no longer take you out of the email you were reading and into a new screen, which at least...

Thursday Question: What Phone Are You Using Right Now?

Tim September 19, 2024 118

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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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