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Pixel Owners Seem Mostly Unimpressed, Annoyed With Gemini

Tim March 7, 2024 33

It's about two months since Google renamed Bard as Gemini and launched it as an alternative to use on your smartphone versus Google Assistant. At launch, there was a healthy list of things Gemini couldn't do that Assistant still can, and from what we can...

DEAL: Galaxy S24+ for $349 With Select Trade-in, Free 512GB Model Via Carriers

Tim March 6, 2024 33

Discover Samsung week continues, with today's limited time deal being heavily discounted Galaxy S24+ units. If you want the latest phone from Samsung, but don't need an S Pen and don't mind not having the absolute best camera, then this is a great phone option...

Google Adds Fitbit Premium to Google One, Only in UK for Now

Kellen March 6, 2024 33

Subscribing to a 2TB Google One plan means you get a lot of storage for all of your Google service needs, additional Google Photos editing tools, VPN access, dark web account monitoring, and 10% back on Google Store purchases. It could soon include your Fitbit...

Japan in Love With Google Pixel, Market Share Explodes by 527%

Tim March 6, 2024 33

Fresh market share figures are making their way online this week, with one specific number essentially blowing our minds. But before we dive into the new numbers, it's important we give them some context on why they are so impressive. Let's go back a couple of...

DEAL: Galaxy Watch 6 Classic for $339 ($60 Off)

Tim March 6, 2024 33

The watch I wear on a daily basis when using my Galaxy S24 Ultra is currently on sale thanks to Discover Samsung week, with the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic getting discounted to a completely awesome price of just $339. That's $60 off the usual $399 price tag. If $...

Google Fi Increasing Price of Simply Unlimited Plan With 3+ Lines

Tim March 5, 2024 33

Notifications are headed out to Google Fi customers this week, informing them of an upcoming change in price for the Simply Unlimited plan. Said to be necessary in order to continue delivering high quality product offerings and features for subscribers, groups...

Pixel 8a Jumps to 256GB Storage, Gets 4 Colors, Possible Price Increase

Kellen March 5, 2024 33

We saw the first renders of the upcoming Pixel 8a back in October of last year, followed by a retail box leak to kick off 2024. Now, retailers are starting to spill info onto our screens in yet another sign that Google could be close to releasing its next A-...

Waze Now Includes Speed Bump, First Responder, and Speed Limit Alerts

Tim March 5, 2024 33

Waze is introducing a suite of new alerts for users this week, all of which should really add to the overall usefulness of the application when driving around town. In the latest update, which will begin to hit devices this month, there are now alerts for...

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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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