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Not Getting Timely Google Pixel Updates? Sideload Them.

Kellen January 2, 2020

One of the biggest benefits to owning one of Google's Pixel phones is the access to quick, monthly updates. At least, that's supposed to be the case. In the past couple of months, and randomly throughout the life of the Pixel line, Google has had to push back...

Pixel 3 Getting Joint January and December Update in Coming Days After Delay

Kellen January 1, 2020

The last two months have not been typical Google months in terms of timely security updates. We saw delays to the first two Pixel 4 updates after the phone launched and appear to be under a similar delay for the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL with December's patch....

Am I a Samsung Fanboy?

Kellen December 31, 2019

I might be. Let's see: Samsung watch on my wrist, buds in my ears, and phone within reach of not just me, but my wife too. What is happening to the world? Jesus. Someone save your boy. After years of being the ultimate hater of Samsung, at least according to...

What Did You Love in 2019 Tech?

Kellen December 31, 2019

The final countdown has begun to 2020, with hours remaining until you fall asleep early and fail to stay up until midnight to ring in the new year. So to finish on a productive note these last few moments and be able to say that you did something, we have one...

Galaxy Note 10’s Android 10 and One UI 2 Update is Here! (Updated: Unlocked)

Kellen December 31, 2019

Fresh off the Android 10 and One UI 2 update rolling out to US variants of the Galaxy S10, we are now seeing the same update hit the first Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ devices. Up first, it looks like Verizon is leading out of the gate. Readers of ours have...

5 Android Stories for 2020 to Get Excited About

Kellen December 30, 2019

Was 2019 a meh sort of year? Probably. We had several solid phone entries from your typical players, though I'm not sure any standout from one another in meaningful ways. Foldables didn't get off to the start we hoped. 5G is not here, no matter what the...

DEAL: Google’s Pixel 4 Fabric Cases are 50% Off at Verizon

Kellen December 30, 2019

Almost all of Google's self-made accessories for Pixel phones aren't cheap. The USB-C earbuds aren't. The chargers aren't. And the cases certainly aren't. The thing is, their accessories are often some of the best fitting or nicest quality compared to 3rd...

Pixel 4a Likely Makes Its First Appearance

Kellen December 30, 2019

2019 hasn't quite ended and the Pixel 4a leaks have begun. I can't think of a better leak to send us into 2020 than the first of Google's next phone, a phone we assume will be called the Pixel 4a. And that's what we have today in the form a CAD render that is...