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Google Store’s Early Black Friday Deals Live, Fitbit and Nest Lineup Discounted

Tim November 7, 2024 6

Google has fired up its early Black Friday deals over on Google Store, saving buyers money on items like Nest Audio, Nest Cam, and Nest WiFi Pro. None of Google's current deals are Pixel phones or Pixel smartwatches, as that will likely be saved for actual...

Verizon Gives You Message+ Users Another Month to Find a Replacement

Kellen November 7, 2024 16

To kick off the month of October, Verizon caused a bunch of users of its Message+ app to freakout with an announcement that it would shutdown the service by November 7. Well, that day as come and it appears that Verizon is giving everyone another month to find...

T-Mobile Customers, Get Your Free Gloves Next Week

Tim November 7, 2024 2

Every so often, T-Mobile drops an item through T-Mobile Tuesdays of straight fire, where customers flood stores and associates have to politely remind greedy people that these things are typically limited to 1 per customers. I'm obviously talking about that...

OnePlus 12 is Already Getting Its Stable OxygenOS 15 and Android 15 Update

Kellen November 7, 2024 3

OnePlus is not messing around with the Android 15 update and has gone ahead and jumped in front of Samsung in rolling it out to its first device. Only two weeks after releasing OxygenOS 15 and Android 15 to beta, OnePlus has begun pushing the stable update out...

DEAL: Galaxy Tab S9 FE With Upgraded RAM Only $79 for Those Who Qualify

Tim November 6, 2024 5

We try to mention it whenever possible, but for anyone who qualifies for Samsung's education/first responder/military/etc. discounts program, now is your chance to score a new Galaxy Tab S9 FE with upgraded RAM and storage for as little as $79. To get this...

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 November Pixel update rolling out with the latest Android security patches. As for which devices are getting the November Pixel update, it...

Nothing Releases Nothing OS 3.0 (Android) Beta for Nothing Phone 2

Kellen November 6, 2024 2

Owners of the Nothing Phone (2) can get in on some beta action this week through the release of Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta 1. This is Android 15 and brings with it a number of changes, quite possibility some of the biggest changes Nothing OS has seen since...

November Security Patch Rollout Continues for Galaxy Devices

Tim November 6, 2024 1

Alongside the Pixel patch rollout, Samsung continues its November security update push as well, with Verizon detailing the update for a few more devices. The two phones we're seeing the update for are the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 4. If you own either...

DOJ Wants Chrome Separated From Google, Threatens Android Too

Kellen November 21, 2024 1

We are continuing to follow the ongoing battle between the Department of Justice and Google after a judge decided that Google...

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

Kellen November 19, 2024 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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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