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AT&T Galaxy S8 Now Also Receiving Oreo Update

Tim March 20, 2018 24

Following Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile, it appears owners of the Galaxy S8 on AT&T are beginning to receive Oreo. The update should also be rolling out to the Galaxy S8+, but we're waiting to hear from owners that's the case. For the Galaxy S8, the build...

Google’s White Framed Adaptive Icons Sure are Pissing Off Galaxy S8 Owners Who Just Got Oreo

Kellen March 20, 2018 83

Now that Oreo is rolling out to most Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ units in the US, we're seeing in real-time as one of the biggest groups of Android users on the planet finally gets a taste of Google's newest stable mobile OS. That means they are finding...

Keeper Password Manager Now Fully Integrated With Autofill in Android 8.1

Tim March 20, 2018 10

Announced this week, Keeper Password Manager is now fully integrated with Android 8.1's Autofill API, meaning logging into apps and services on your Oreo-powered device just got super painless. The Autofill API is one of the more overlooked changes that came...

HTC Desire 12, 12+ Detailed With Underwhelming Specs, No Availability or Pricing

Tim March 20, 2018 29

HTC is kicking off its 2018 by detailing the new Desire 12 and Desire 12+, but try not to get overly excited just yet. Both of these devices are to be considered in the upper low to mid-range, with specs that should make them rather affordable once actual...

DEAL: eBay Running 15% Off Everything Sale for Next 10 Hours, 20% Off Select Items

Kellen March 20, 2018 10

A couple of weeks ago, eBay ran a hell-of-a-deal that dropped 20% off anything you ordered, with a max discount of $100. It worked on anything too. Today, the deal is mostly returning, only this time as a 15% off coupon code with a max discount of $50. It's...

Google Makes It Easier to Subscribe to Premium News Content, View Only That Content

Kellen March 20, 2018 6

Google announced a bunch of news-related stuff today that touches on a number of subjects related to news gathering and sharing. For the most part, it's Google providing what they believe to be solutions to pretty serious problems that have evolved from this...

DEAL: Essential Phone is $50 Off at Best Buy, Plus You Get a $25 Gift Card (Updated: Amazon Too)

Kellen March 20, 2018 20

The Essential Phone is such an odd little beast. On one hand, I still love this phone. It has Android 8.1 already! It's hardware is phenomenal. It keeps getting better with updates! It's a ridiculously good deal when you consider the package. But it, of course...

Google’s Just a Line AR App is Pretty Fun

Kellen March 19, 2018 12

In the battle over VR and AR, I think it's safe to assume that AR games and apps will find it easier to see a wider adoption for the simple fact that they'll be usable by just about everyone, thanks to the phone in their pocket. With augmented reality (AR)...

Thursday Question: What Phone Are You Using Right Now?

Tim September 19, 2024 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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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