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Nest Audio Review: Great Sounds, Limited Adaptability

Tim October 13, 2020 16

After a long wait, Google has a true followup to its original Google Home smart speaker. It's not like there weren't other things people could buy, though. We've seen multiple Home and Nest Mini speakers, the Home Max speaker, plus a ton of smart displays...

No Android 11 for OnePlus 7 Series Until 2021, Which Doesn’t Seem Ideal

Tim October 13, 2020 35

Android 11, technically by way of OxygenOS 11, is rolling out this week to the OnePlus 8 lineup of devices. Naturally, other OnePlus device owners are curious when their phones can expect the Android 11 update. Unfortunately, for owners of a OnePlus 7 device,...

Facebook’s ‘Future of Messaging’ is Pretty Chat Themes

Tim October 13, 2020 13

Changes are coming to Facebook's Messenger app, the service that was recently integrated into Instagram's direct messaging. On the outside, the change really isn't much more than a new in-app aesthetic and colorful app icon, but in all honestly, the app feels...

Verizon Turns on Nationwide 5G Icon in Time for iPhone 12 Launch

Tim October 12, 2020 27

Apple is expected to announce a number of 5G phones this week, and presumably to coincide with that, Verizon has begun flipping the switch on its "nationwide 5G network." Now, we're not talking about the carrier's extremely limited UWB stuff. This is low-band...

DEAL: Unlocked Galaxy Note 10 for $550 on eBay ($400 Off)

Tim October 12, 2020 10

Maybe you don't need all of the latest fancy stuff? Maybe last year's phone will do you just fine? If that's the case, you can save a ton of money, which is always a great thing. Right now on eBay, Microsoft is selling off its inventory of unlocked Galaxy Note...

YouTube Music App Getting Big Update for Android TV, Smart TVs

Tim October 12, 2020 21

The official YouTube Music app for Android TV and the one pre-loaded on select smart TVs is getting some much needed love. Following this update, users will have a bunch of new features, so for those who have stuck with the service since the switch from Play...

Here’s the OnePlus 8T From All Angles

Tim October 9, 2020 27

Here's something for all you rabid OnePlus fans as we head into the weekend. Next week, OnePlus will make the OnePlus 8T official, and while we've already seen a bit of it, we now have a complete 360-degree look at the device thanks to a premature listing. The...

Many Unlocked Samsung Galaxy Devices Receiving October Security Patch

Tim October 9, 2020 4

If you own a newer unlocked Galaxy smartphone, chances are you recently picked up the October security patch. The patch is headed out a good amount of phones, including the Galaxy S20 series and Galaxy Note 20 series. Below you can view all of the updated...