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Mmm, Dark Mode for Google Voice is Rolling Out

Tim October 9, 2019

Dark Mode for the Google Voice app just appeared on my Pixel 3 XL running Android 10, following an update to version 2019.40.273569721. What's nice about this implementation is that inside of the app's settings, all the way at the bottom, there's a dedicated...

YouTube TV Subscribers can Gift 2 Weeks of Free Service to Friends and Family

Kellen October 9, 2019

YouTube TV subscribers were given an offer today that lets them share a 2-week free trial of Google's TV service with friends and family. Through an email that showed up this afternoon, a shareable link and/or code was included that gets your loved ones the...

Google Maps Doesn’t Have Dark Theme, But Google is Teasing It

Kellen October 9, 2019

Because Android 10 has a dark theme built-in and Google is making a big deal out of turning its apps from white to dark, they've taken to the Android Instagram account to hype all of the darkness that is coming to apps. The thing is, they showed off Google...

DEAL: Aukey Hosting Sale on Variety of USB Power Delivery Devices, Up to 45% Off

Tim October 9, 2019

Aukey is hosting a sale on select USB C Power Delivery (PD) devices on Amazon this week, varying in type and price. For us mobile users, most notably would be a $10 (usually $19) car charger that features dual ports, one 15W USB C port and one 18W Quick Charge...

Wednesday Poll: How Attached to Your Phone are You?

Tim October 9, 2019

With Essential showing off its new perspective on mobile this week, one that we believe will carry the idea of humanity shedding its necessity to constantly be glued to their smartphones, we're curious how attached you may be to your current phone. We...

Samsung Confirms One UI 2.0 “Coming Soon” to Galaxy S10 Lineup (Updated: US Details)

Tim October 9, 2019

Update: Samsung has posted a US One UI 2 beta teaser, providing specific details for select Galaxy device owners. According to Samsung, owners of a Galaxy S10, S10+, or S10e with either AT&T, T-Mobile, and Unlocked variants will be able to access the beta...

A 5G Google Pixel 4 Could be Here Next Week or Next Year or Who Knows

Kellen October 9, 2019

Google is going to announce a new Google Nest WiFi and Nest Mini next week, along with a freshly spec'd Pixelbook. They'll fully reveal the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL too. We know all of that because Google has told us about the phones, but also because there have...

Essential Confirms New “Project GEM” Device With Photos and Details

Kellen October 8, 2019

Essential founder Andy Rubin surprised the tech crowd this afternoon when he randomly Tweeted photos of a device with a "radically different form factor." We still don't know what to make of the device, but the Essential Twitter account has since posted...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 3

You may have forgotten the timeline, but Google was pushing to force all off of Google Assistant and onto Gemini by the end...

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What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 6

Google may have released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 at the worst possible time of the day, but we're still going to dive into it...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 3

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 released. Google shipped Android 16 QPR2 to stable channels this month as the December Pixel update,...

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Verizon Pixel 8, Pixel 9, and Pixel 10 Devices Get New December Update (Updated)

Kellen December 17, 2025 12

All of Google's still-supported Pixel devices received a huge QPR2 update in early December with new features and tons of bug...

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Google Makes Controversial Pixel Search Bar Change

Kellen December 17, 2025 4

Within the past several days, a group of Pixel owners noticed a change to the way the Search bar at the bottom of their Pixel...

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Samsung December Updates Continue Roll Out to All These Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 2

Samsung started sending December updates to a batch of devices earlier in the week, but they weren't quite done with 2025....

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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 12

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 18

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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This Galaxy Watch Ultra Kicked to 50% Off

Kellen December 19, 2025

The Galaxy Watch Ultra is not an inexpensive watch on most days. $650 for a smartwatch will never be an easy amount to...

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Samsung Goes Instant $400 Off on Galaxy Z Fold 7

Kellen December 18, 2025

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 is $1,000 off if you have a trade-in or an instant $400 off without one. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 deals...

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YouTube Premium Kicking 40% Off Pixel 10 for Subscribers

Kellen December 17, 2025

Google is pulling out all of the promos from several services to try and get you to buy one of their new Pixel 10 series...

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Google Pixelsnap Qi2 Charger Gets First Ever Discount

Kellen December 16, 2025

The Pixel 10 series features a handful of upgrades, but one of the most noteworthy is the introduction of Qi2 and magnets...

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DEAL: Pixel Watch 3 LTE With a 40% Drop in Price is Best Ever

Kellen December 16, 2025

The Pixel Watch 4 is a winner of a watch because Google brought a couple of fun upgrades for 2025. However, the Pixel Watch 3...

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Best Buy Kicks Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra to $699 ($500 Off)

Kellen December 16, 2025

The final days of Xmas shopping are upon us and you may be looking for a last minute deal to finish off a shopping list or to...

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Google Sends Out $200 Credit Towards Pixel 10 Pro, Bringing Price to New Low

Tim December 15, 2025

Google is sending out $200 in credit towards the purchase of a Pixel 10 Pro or Pixel 10 Pro XL to eligible members, which can...

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Verizon Offers $25/Mo for 4 Lines, Free Flagship Phones For Those Who Switch

Tim December 15, 2025

Those following carrier news in 2025, you may be aware of Verizon's struggles. Last month, the company's new CEO announced 13...

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