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October 2018 Android Security Update Goes Live for Nexus, Pixel Devices

Kellen October 1, 2018

Google just released the October 2018 Android security patch for Pixel and Nexus devices. It looks like we already have both factory image and OTA files ready to be downloaded for those willing to do some manual labor, or you can sit back and wait for the...

This Trick Might Help You Force the New Wear OS 2.0 Update on Your Watch

Kellen October 1, 2018

Google began pushing the new Wear OS 2.0 update to watches at the end of last week. If you are like me and impatient af, then you probably spent most of the weekend being frustrated by numerous checks, all that kept saying "System is up to date." There is hope...

Android Distribution Updated for September: Still No Pie!

Kellen October 1, 2018

Google last updated the Android distribution numbers at the end of August, the first time since releasing Android Pie. Pie didn't make the cut then and here we are just wrapping up September and Google is back with another update. Pie still isn't there, and as...

Louis Vuitton’s Next Wear OS Watch Arrives at FCC

Kellen October 1, 2018

When Qualcomm announced that its new Snapdragon Wear 3100 chipset was finally ready for the next wave of watches, they mentioned that Louis Vuitton would be one of the first to introduce a watch with it. Today, a new Wear OS watch from LV stopped at the FCC...

Verizon’s 5G Home Internet Service is Now Live

Kellen October 1, 2018

Yep, Verizon now has a live 5G network. It may not be to the 5G wireless standard or capable of working with your phone or currently produce next-level speeds, at the moment, but it is technically 5G and US residents in select cities can sign-up to access it....

Google Maps Adds Music Integration, Better Commute Controls, More

Kellen October 1, 2018

Google Maps is getting a whole bunch of new fun this week to help with commutes, give you quicker access to music as you commute, and show you exactly where your train or bus is as you head out of the office. Seriously, this is a big time update for Google...

New Chromecast Shows Up at Best Buy Two Weeks Early

Kellen September 29, 2018

Another new surprise may have just been ruined from the upcoming Google hardware event on October 9. It sure looks like Google is also going to announce a new Chromecast device. Now, this could just be the Chromecast that went back through the FCC with...

Verizon is Doing Big Speed Things With…4G LTE

Kellen September 28, 2018

5G is right around the corner. In fact, Verizon's home 5G broadband service kicks off its first day in service on October 1. But this week, Verizon is talking about 4G LTE and hitting wild Gbps speeds for some reason. The wireless carrier announced yesterday...