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Google Can Finally Repair Your Busted Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL

Tim March 6, 2019

If you happened to break your Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL and didn't have Preferred Care, you probably found yourself resorting to a 3rd-party repair service. Well, as of this week, months after the phones launched, Google is accepting repair orders via its own...

iFixit Tears Down the Galaxy S10 Lineup, Finds Self Repairability to be a Nightmare

Tim March 6, 2019

We have another teardown from the great folks at iFixit, this time of the Galaxy S10 lineup. While the overall process and end result is mostly the same, Samsung did bake in a couple of new things that we're curious about in the S10 and S10+, most notably the...

Report: Your Samsung Galaxy Depreciates at Alarming Rate, -42% in Month One

Tim March 6, 2019

You know why we trumpet loudly whenever Samsung or Google is hosting a trade-in program for its new devices? Because without those, and the exceptionally good money those companies offer to buyback its phones, you lose an insane amount of money when attempting...

Nova Launcher 6.1 Beta Includes Numeric Dots and Dark Mode for Google Discover

Tim March 6, 2019

Nova Launcher, still one of the best 3rd-party launchers available on Android, is back again with an updated beta. Labeled as version 6.1, this beta includes numeric dots for notifications, as well as a Dark Mode for the Google Discover page on your home...

DEAL: Anker Hosting Massive Charging Accessory Sale, Up to 45% on Items

Tim March 5, 2019

Anker is hosting a crazy large sale on charging accessories, with up to 45% off on select items through Amazon. Much like earlier in the week, the deals spread across many of Anker's sub-brands, including PowerCore, PowerWave, and Roav. For us, the big...

Huawei P30 Pro to Feature Super-Zoom Camera and Strong Low-Light Capabilities

Tim March 5, 2019

You know what sucks about not having access to Huawei's phones in the US? We miss out on stuff like this. According to Android Central, who spoke with a Huawei VP during MWC, the upcoming P30 Pro will feature super-zoom capabilities, as well as strong low-...

Verizon Galaxy S8, S8+, and Note 8 Receive February Security Patch

Tim March 5, 2019

Womp womp. Sorry it's not the most exciting news (like Pie or something), but owners of the Galaxy S8, S8+, and Galaxy Note 8 on Verizon should begin to see the February security patch today, which as a reminder, is March 5. Once updated, S8 owners will see...

Essential Phone Owners, Your March Security Patch With Digital Wellbeing Support is Ready

Tim March 4, 2019

Like every other month, Essential was quick to roll out its March security patch to Essential Phone owners, basically minutes after Google did the same for the Pixel lineup. On top of the March patch, Essential states that this update includes support for...