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Gmail’s Smart Compose Can Now Suggest Subject Lines

Tim April 4, 2019

Gmail's Smart Compose has been live for a bit now, allowing users to let the machine overlords type out our emails. Starting today for select users, with most Gmail users expected to have it by the end of this month, Smart Compose can now accurately determine...

Spotted Pixel Themes App in Android Q Brings the Customization

Tim April 3, 2019

An app buried in the second beta for Android Q has yielded great results for those who are overly concerned with theme options native to Android. Thanks to XDA, we now know that Google is working on a dedicated app called Pixel Themes, capable of switching...

Google Duplex Support Looks Live for Select Phones Other Than Pixels

Tim April 3, 2019

Duplex, Google's solution for a problem we didn't realize may have existed until last year when the company announced it during Google I/O, is apparently supported on select phones that aren't Pixels now. If you'll recall, Duplex was finally made available...

Android Q Feature Spotlight: Android Q Gets Bubbly

Tim April 3, 2019

After Android Q's initial beta launch, Bubbles were discovered, hidden inside the Android 10 code. This morning, with Beta 2 arriving, Bubbles have been completely confirmed and detailed by Android's developers. With Bubbles, think Facebook's Chat Heads, but...

DEAL: Refurbished Pixel 3 XL for Just $520 on Woot!

Tim April 3, 2019

For the next 14 hours on Woot!, you can grab a refurbished Pixel 3 XL for only $520, which is substantially lower than the $899 cost of a new one. Although the Woot! listing clearly states these are Verizon units, the phone will work on any major US carrier,...

DEAL: Samsung Will Give You $200 Trade-In Value Towards Galaxy S10 for Any Android Device, Even If It’s Cracked

Tim April 2, 2019

For what's likely a limited time, Samsung is offering up $200 in trade-in value towards the purchase of a new Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ (review), or Galaxy S10e (review) for any Android or iOS smartphone. Yes, I said any Android or iOS smartphone. Not only that,...

Verizon Galaxy S7, S7 Edge, S9, and S9+ Receive March Security Patch

Tim April 2, 2019

Verizon is shipping out March's security patch to the Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 Edge, S9, and S9+ this week. Once updated, S7 owners will see software version R16NW.G930VVRS9CSC1, S7 Edge will see R16NW.G935VVRS9CSC1, S9 will have PPR1.180610.011.G960USQU4CSC7,...

Video: Need a Case for Your Galaxy S10? There Are Lots of Options to Choose From

Tim April 1, 2019

When specific companies announce new phones, like Samsung and Google, we get hit up by loads of case-making accessory companies to check out the latest protection for the newest devices. The Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ are no different, with plenty of companies...