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Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3.1 Update Released With 8 Bug Fixes

Kellen November 24, 2024

To finish off the week, Google sent out a last-minute update to the Android 15 QPR1 beta program to take care of any last minute bugs before the build is released in December to the public. The new QPR1 update should land on your Pixel phone as Android 15 QPR1...

Pixel 9 Pro at $799 is Easy Decision ($200 Off)

Tim November 22, 2024 10

The Android deals are plentiful this time of year, which is great for those of us who were patient when companies were announcing their newest phones in the earlier part of the year. Today we're seeing $200 off the Pixel 9 Pro over on Amazon, which makes that...

OK, the Pixel 9 is $250 Off, So Do That

Kellen November 21, 2024 4

Black Friday deals are everywhere and keeping track of them all isn't always easy because prices can fluctuate. For example, Google has slashed $150 off every single non-foldable Pixel 9 device, including the Pixel 9 Pro models. Its retail partners are...

Google Reportedly Cancels Pixel Tablet 2

Kellen November 21, 2024 12

The thought of a Pixel Tablet 2 arriving in the near future isn't one I've had often, if I'm being honest. The return to the tablet world by Google with the Pixel Tablet didn't exactly win me over, as the device lacked important specs, struggled to fulfill its...

DOJ Wants Chrome Separated From Google, Threatens Android Too

Kellen November 21, 2024 23

We are continuing to follow the ongoing battle between the Department of Justice and Google after a judge decided that Google is a monopolist in how it distributes Google Search. In October, the DOJ filed a broad outline for proposals it thought a judge should...

Google Store Black Friday Deals: Pixel Watch 3 Now Starts at $279 ($70 Off)

Tim November 21, 2024 6

We have been waiting patiently for Google to make its Black Friday deals live, after the company announced what the deals would be earlier this month. Real quick, that was kinda rude, Google. With that said, the deals are now live, with decent savings on the...

Gemini Advanced Offers to Remember Your Interests for Better Results

Tim November 19, 2024 4

Google announced an upgrade for Gemini Advanced today, that being the ability for Gemini to remember a user's interests and preferences, which should lead to more "helpful, relevant responses." Detailed in a post, the Gemini team says that we should think of...

Android 16 Developer Preview 1 Confirmed for Pixel 6, Which is Surprising

Kellen November 19, 2024 7

With the release of Android 16 Developer Preview 1, we're certainly looking forward to testing out any major changes that Google has planned for our Pixel devices. Since we know the device update schedule for Pixel devices, we assumed that Android 16 would...