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Android Q’s New Permissions Controls Look Incredible

Kellen January 17, 2019

Android Q probably won't be released in stable form until August, if Google keeps to previous schedules, but we could see the first developer preview of it in March. Should that happen, there is a good chance that Google hypes the version's focus on security...

Fossil Sells “Under Development” Smartwatch Tech to Google for $40 Million (Updated)

Kellen January 17, 2019

Whoa - Google just bought smartwatch tech from Fossil for $40 million. The two companies announced that Google has acquired intellectual property (IP) related to Fossil's smartwatch technology that is "currently under development." As a part of this...

Verizon Hosting BOGO Deal on Pixel 3 and 3 XL, But It’s Got Garbage Requirements

Kellen January 17, 2019

Verizon will be in deal headlines today with a fresh BOGO (buy one, get one) deal on phones like the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, Galaxy S9, S9+, Note 9, iPhone XR, XS, X and more. It's a bad BOGO deal, though, unless you are in need of a new line at Verizon. Let...

DEAL: Unlocked Galaxy S9 at $525 is a Good Price

Kellen January 17, 2019

Before you say it, I know - I know that Samsung is going to announce the Galaxy S10 in 16 variations on February 20 and the world will forever change, thanks to the instant economic boost from all of you suckers spending $1,200 on a hole punch screen. However,...

Here is a Video Hands-on of the Pixel 3 Lite Months Early

Kellen January 17, 2019

The Pixel 3 Lite, which is still a bad name, showed up in a lengthy hands-on video yesterday. We don't believe this phone is coming for months, so this is dumb. But here we are! Let's get it! The video arrives through a YouTube channel that has all of three...

Oh Boy, the First Big Android Q Leak is Here

Kellen January 16, 2019

Having to think about the release of Android Q already is both exciting and a reminder that Android is a disaster when it comes to updates. Few phones have Android Pie, yet here we are getting closer and closer to the release of what should be the first...

Wear OS 2.3 Update Rolling Out

Kellen January 16, 2019

A fresh update is rolling out to Wear OS watches today as Wear OS v2.3. The update has already hit both my Montblanc Summit 2 (review) and Fossil Sport (review), so my guess is that it has been made widely available to all. What's new? Good question! Ummm, the...

Visible is Adding Android Support This Month

Kellen January 16, 2019

Visible, the prepaid option (they actually prefer the title "digital carrier") that runs on Verizon's network and has been an iOS-only service since it launched in May of last year, is adding Android support this month. The company Tweeted this bit of news...