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Google Provides Reason Behind Choice to Offer 7 Years of Android Updates

Tim March 28, 2024 8

With the launch of the Pixel 8 lineup, Google committed itself to seven years of Android updates for new devices. For many, especially those Android enthusiasts who tend to switch phones every 2-3 years, seven years may seem like a long time. However, Google...

DEAL: Pixel 7a at $374 is Still Solid Buy ($125 Off)

Tim March 28, 2024

For all you deal hounds, Google has lowered the price of the Pixel 7a at essentially all US retailers, down to a completely reasonable $374. We've seen this price a few times before. Back in October of 2023 we called it a no-brainer deal. Now in late Mach of...

Galaxy Watch 4, Watch 5 Lineups Get Samsung Health Update and March Patch

Tim March 28, 2024 6

Samsung is shipping out the March security patch and Samsung Health update to owners of the Galaxy Watch 4 lineup and Galaxy Watch 5 lineup. The changelog for each device states that this software update addresses previous issues with Samsung health accuracy....

Pixel 8 Gets Gemini Nano After All, More Pixel Phones Get Circle to Search

Tim March 28, 2024 8

Earlier this month, Pixel 8 owners were left disappointed when learning that Google would not release Gemini Nano for the device, due to a supposed "hardware limitation." Somehow, that hardware limitation has been resolved, with Google announcing today that...

Xfinity Mobile Adds New Unlimited Plans, Start at $40/Month

Tim March 27, 2024 2

Xfinity Mobile introduced two new unlimited plans for customers to choose from this week: Unlimited and Unlimited Plus. Like we've seen from other carriers, the idea is straightforward. The more lines you have, the bigger your discount. For example, a single...

Wednesday Poll: Which Pixel 9 Would You Buy?

Tim March 27, 2024 28

The big news this week is now the Pixel 9 Pro XL. It was recently reported that we can expect potentially three different Pixel 9 models (sizes) this fall -- Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL. We have yet to learn important details about the Pro XL,...

Report: 2024 Pixel Lineup Includes Pixel 9 Pro XL

Tim March 27, 2024 58

Until a report published this week, we have assumed business as usual from Google in 2024, with the company planning two traditional smartphones in the second half of the year. We expected the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro. However, a new report has instantly blown...

Visible+ Plan Gets List of New Things, Keeps Same $45/Mo Price

Tim March 27, 2024 5

Visible has introduced enhancements for its Visible+ plan this week. All customers of this plan will receive the following, but most importantly, the price isn't changing whatsoever. The plan will still cost you $45/mo (taxes and fees included), which is very...