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

Kellen March 8, 2024 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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...

Pixel Owners Seem Mostly Unimpressed, Annoyed With Gemini

Tim March 7, 2024 8

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 8

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 8

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...

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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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