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What’s New in Android P Developer Preview 4 (Beta 3)? (Updated)

Kellen July 2, 2018 135

With Android P Developer Preview 4 (Beta 3) now ready and rolling out, it's time for another "What's new?" post. We'll continue to update this post as we dive in and look for changes from the past preview. Again, this is DP 4 (Beta 3), arrives as build PPP4....

July Android Security Update Goes Live for Nexus, Pixel Devices

Kellen July 2, 2018 61

Google just dropped the July 2018 security patch for Nexus and Pixel devices on us. At this time, we already have both factory image and OTA files, so choose whichever works best for you if you don’t feel like waiting for the update to show up on your device....

Android P Developer Preview 4, Beta 3 Goes Live for Pixel and Pixel 2! (Updated)

Kellen July 2, 2018 25

Android P Developer Preview 4 (Beta 3) just went live! Google's Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, and Pixel 2 XL all have new files labeled as build PPP4.180612.004. This is a release candidate and should be the most stable build yet. As DP4, we'll have one more...

HTC to Cut 1,500 Jobs as Revenue Continues to Decline

Tim July 2, 2018 18

HTC announced that it will cut 1,500 jobs from its manufacturing unit this year, roughly a quarter of its current workforce. According to HTC, this move will help better manage its resources, which are undoubtedly running thin. Earlier this year, HTC reported...

Android TV Remote App With Its Ice Cream Sandwich Buttons, Badly Needs an Update

Kellen July 2, 2018 13

The Android TV Remote app is an app I use often. Since the tiny SHIELD TV remotes in my house get lost in couch cushions or because they've become my child's "pew pew" as he destroys the Galaxy and takes down dinosaurs, they are almost never in reach. The...

OnePlus 6 in Red Arrives July 10, Bullets Wireless Re-Stock Too

Kellen July 2, 2018 3

As was made pretty clear on Friday, a red OnePlus 6 is indeed on the way. The company announced the newest color option for the OnePlus 6 last night and you'll be able to buy one on July 10 at 10AM Eastern for $579. This red OnePlus 6 comes with 128GB storage...

T-Mobile Activates RCS Universal Profile, but Only for the Galaxy S7 (Updated: Oreo!)

Kellen June 29, 2018 35

T-Mobile said back in March that during Q2, they would rollout support for RCS Universal Profile to their network to help usher us all into a modern messaging age. Since we're a day away from Q2 ending, they've gone ahead and announced that their RCS push has...

Google Pay Adds Support for PayPal Mastercards Issued by Synchrony

Tim June 29, 2018 3

This week, Google Pay listed official support for PayPal Mastercard users on its support site whose cards were issued by Synchrony. This should include the PayPal Extras MasterCard and PayPal Cashback Mastercard. With this support, you can now load those noted...

Thursday Question: What Phone Are You Using Right Now?

Tim September 19, 2024 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 135

Some of you have been lucky enough to receive your Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro pre-orders a day early, thanks to Google's wildly...

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Pixel Watch 2 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 135

The Pixel Watch 2 has been on my wrist for a full week and my list of notes has only grown. I've tested sleep tracking, put...

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Video: Galaxy Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5 Unboxing!

Tim July 27, 2023 135

Samsung was gracious enough to send us its latest foldables devices, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. Naturally,...

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Google Pixel 7a Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen May 10, 2023 135

Because the Google Pixel 7a is available today for you to run out and buy at $499, you may not want to wait around for our...

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VIDEO: Galaxy S23 Ultra Unboxing!

Tim February 3, 2023 135

Unboxing time, baby! We have the Galaxy S23 Ultra in-house, a bit before they're set to make their way to buyers later this...

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Pixel 7 Pro: First 10 Things to Do!

Tim October 13, 2022 135

Fancy new Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro just show up at your doorstep? Perfect, then this video is for you. As is tradition, we've...

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Pixel Watch: First 10 Things To Do!

Kellen October 13, 2022 135

The day that most of you will receive your Google Pixel Watch from pre-orders is here. It's time for you to slap Google's...

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Google Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 7 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 12, 2022 135

The Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are here! Well, we've had them for a good week now, but yours should be arriving at any...

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