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Android 12 Developer Preview 3 is Now Available!

Kellen April 21, 2021 11

Another build closer to Android 12 beta. Google dropped the Android 12 Developer Preview 3 on us this morning to help developers further test the newest version of Android before it goes to beta. This is likely the last big preview build before beta too, so...

Tough to Beat OnePlus 8 Pro, Free Wireless Earbuds at $599 ($400 Off)

Tim April 21, 2021 4

OnePlus is hosting another huge sale on the OnePlus 8 Pro, bringing it down to only $599 for a limited time with the help of a coupon code. We saw a similar deal last month and we said the same thing then: At $599, this is a really attractive offer and if you'...

Verizon Galaxy Note 20 Gets Those Same Sweet New Camera Features

Kellen April 21, 2021

Verizon and Samsung continue updating their high-end range of Galaxy phones today with the Galaxy Note 20 line as the beneficiary this round. The update for the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and Galaxy Note 20 is the same we have seen for others in recent days, with...

Verizon Galaxy S20 Line Update Includes April Patch, New Camera Features (Update: AT&T, Too)

Tim April 21, 2021 11

An update is rolling out to the Galaxy S20 line on Verizon. Inside, owners will find the latest April security patch, as well as new stuff for your camera app. You gotta love Mondays, yeah? While the April patch is welcomed and appreciated, it's that camera...

Verizon Galaxy Z Fold 2 Gets April Security Patch, Camera Features Update

Tim April 20, 2021 2

Galaxy Z Fold 2 owners on Verizon are getting the latest April security patch, labeled as software version number F916USQU1DUCE. On top of that sweet security patch goodness, the device is also receiving the rear camera features update, the same thing that's...

AUKEY’s Latest Deals Include $20 Wireless Earbuds, USB-C Power Banks

Tim April 20, 2021 6

AUKEY is hosting a new round of deals this week, highlighted by wireless earbuds, power banks, wireless chargers, hubs, and so much more. Many of the deals require coupon codes to score the savings, but thankfully for you, we have those. Let's take a look,...

Verizon Expands Its Fastest 5G to New Cities

Tim April 20, 2021 10

Verizon announced today that it is expanding its 5G reach, spreading further across this country into metropolitan areas via cell towers for mobile devices and suburban households via 5G Home. More precisely, you'll now find 5G UWB mobile data in New Orleans,...

OnePlus 9 Lineup Update Includes Charging Stability, Camera Improvements

Tim April 20, 2021 3

OnePlus is shipping an update out to OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro owners, labeled as OxygenOS 11.2.4.4. Inside, there are many goodies to be had, including the latest Android security patch update. Shall we see what else is inside? Beyond the security patch,...

Android 16 is Already Here as Developer Preview 1 for Pixel Devices

Kellen November 19, 2024 3

We knew it was coming earlier than ever, but I'm not sure I even expected this early of an Android 16 release, yet here we...

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Samsung Sends Wear OS 5, One UI 6 Watch Update to Older Galaxy Watch Units

Kellen November 19, 2024 3

Back in June of this year, Samsung surprised us a bit by opening up a Wear OS 5 and One UI 6 Watch beta program for Galaxy...

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Report: Google Working on High-End Pixel Laptop

Tim November 18, 2024 3

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 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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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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