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Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge Drop From Quarterly to “Regular” Security Updates

Kellen June 21, 2019

Samsung's phones fall into three different categories of updates. The newest phones (are supposed to) get monthly security updates, others get quarterly updates, and the oldest that Samsung still supports fall into a "regular" security updates group. The...

Google has Given Up on Making Tablets, Which is Probably Good (Updated)

Kellen June 20, 2019

The Pixel Slate will likely be Google's last tablet for a while, according to a new report today. After using the Pixel Slate on two separate occasions and dealing with the hell that was that experience, this news won't make me sad. It probably shouldn't cause...

Verizon Dethroned as Fastest Wireless Carrier in US

Kellen June 20, 2019

In the latest US wireless carrier showdown, a new king has been crowned. Verizon is no longer the fastest carrier, as AT&T has eclipsed them for the first time in five years. This news comes out of PCMag, who released their "Fastest Mobile Networks" report...

Verizon and AT&T Still Running Double Data Prepaid Offers That Get You 16GB

Kellen June 20, 2019

Back in April, AT&T kicked off a double data offer for their $50 prepaid plan that jumped the data from 8GB per month to 16GB. With autopay, that plan's price drops to $40, making it one heck of a wireless deal. A month after AT&T started offering that...

Harry Potter: Wizards Unite Now Available a Day Early!

Kellen June 20, 2019

We were told to expect Harry Potter: Wizards Unite tomorrow, but the game is now available a day early, if you pre-registered! As we talked about yesterday, Harry Potter: Wizards Unite is from Niantic, the makers of Pokemon GO, so you get an AR, real-world...

It’s Still June, But Some Pixel Owners Just Got July’s Android Update

Kellen June 19, 2019

The July Android security patch showed up on a handful of Pixel 3a devices this morning, even though we are still in the month of June. Google screwed up in who they allowed to have the update, as the update page clearly states that this build is "CONFIDENTIAL...

New Fossil, Michael Kors, Emporio Armani, and Diesel Wear OS Watches Stop at FCC

Kellen June 19, 2019

Fossil appears on the verge of releasing another batch of Wear OS smartwatches, thanks to info revealed in an FCC listing. We could see an entire new Fossil-branded line or a bunch of new watches under their various labels, like Michael Kors, Emporio Armani,...

Harry Potter: Wizards Unite Arrives This Friday! (Updated: Available!)

Kellen June 19, 2019

The folks at Niantic, the makers of Pokemon Go, are ready to release their next big project, Harry Potter: Wizards Unite. The new AR-infused title arrives this Friday, June 21 in the US and UK. What is Harry Potter: Wizards Unite? Have you played Pokemon Go?...