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Google’s Desktop Mode for Pixel Devices Still in Works

Tim May 5, 2025 8

We're sure that a few Pixel owners have been hoping for a DeX-like feature from Google for some time. Samsung gave users a true desktop mode many years ago, and honestly, it's somewhat surprising it has taken Google this long to nail it down. However, I was...

Samsung’s Newest Devices Get Open Enrollment Period

Tim May 2, 2025 8

For buyers of a Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6, or Galaxy Tab S10 series device and who skipped adding Samsung Care+ to your purchase, open enrollment has arrived now through June 15. Through the plan, device(s) are covered with unlimited...

Google’s NotebookLM Coming to Android, Register for Access

Tim May 2, 2025 8

Notebook LM, Google's viral AI research assistant that can turn your boring study subject into a full length podcast for your listening enjoyment, is coming to Android. Up for pre registration on Google Play, the app appears to have most of the features that...

Google TV Gets New Setup Process for Android Phone Users, Should be Much Quicker

Tim May 1, 2025 8

Coming soon to a TV near you, Android users should expect a new process for setting up Google TV. Similar to how wearables act, when you begin the Google TV setup process, an automatic notification will pop up on your Android device to get you going. For iOS...

Google Voice Update Adds Redesigned Call Interface, Forgets Again to Bring RCS

Kellen May 1, 2025 8

A fresh update is on the way to Google Voice that introduces both 3-way calling and "an overall enhanced, redesigned in-call user interface." Unfortunately, Google has still not enabled RCS in Google Voice, and at this point we assume they never will. However,...

Galaxy S25 Edge Renders Show Crazy-Thin Device With Nerfed Battery, Cameras

Tim May 1, 2025 8

Ever since Samsung teased the Galaxy S25 Edge back towards the beginning the year, we have been trying to gather as much information on the device as possible. Thanks to reports and various leaks, we're pretty sure we know all of the important aspects with...

Google’s AI Mode Keeps Getting New Features, Waitlist for Access Removed

Kellen May 1, 2025 8

The new AI Mode that Google introduced to Search back in March appears to be some kind of a hit. Since being first released as a Labs experiment, Google can't stop talking about how many millions of people are finding it useful and using it regularly. Because...

Samsung Updating 10 Galaxy Devices to One UI 7 to Start the Month

Tim May 1, 2025 8

Samsung is beginning to ship the One UI 7 (Android 15) update to ten more devices to kick off the month of May. Devices now receiving this update include the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S22 lineups, the Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3, plus the Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4. If you...

Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 7

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 9

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 8

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 22

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 10

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 10

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 3

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 2

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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Pixel 10 Pro Slapped With Fresh $250 Off Discount

Kellen January 4, 2026 8

Google opened up its New Year's deals this weekend, bringing a new wave of discounts to all of its newest and best products....

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Pixel Watch 4 Gets $100 Discount to End the Year

Kellen December 31, 2025 8

Grabbing a Pixel Watch 4 to end 2025 is a thing you can do at its biggest discount to date. The LTE models are all $100 off,...

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Samsung Likes Taking $250 Off Its Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen December 30, 2025 8

Starting off a new year with a new phone sounds like a pretty fun idea to me. As someone who switches phones every month or...

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Galaxy Watch Ultra at $399 Still Available ($250 Off)

Tim December 26, 2025 8

For those with an aging Galaxy timepiece on the wrist, now is a good time to consider an upgrade. Samsung is offering very...

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Samsung Takes $1000 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7, Provides Free Storage Upgrade

Tim December 24, 2025 8

The holidays are a great time spoil others, but maybe it's time you were just a tad bit selfish and thought about your own...

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There’s a Way to Get $700 Off a Pixel 10 Pro XL

Kellen December 22, 2025 8

While we typically recommend buying phones unlocked and without a contract that ties you to a carrier, there are some...

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This Pixel Watch 4 at $150 Off is Almost Gone

Kellen December 22, 2025 8

When the Pixel Watch 4 first released, it sure looked like a device that might not have been a major upgrade over the Pixel...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 8

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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