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Verizon Turns on 5G in Boise, Panama City, and New York

Kellen September 26, 2019

Verizon 5G expanded this morning to three new cities: New York, Boise, and Panama City. We knew NYC was getting the green light, after a brief tease from Verizon last week, but Boise, ID and Panama City, FL are completely new to the scene. Where will you find...

Amazon Announced a Whole Bunch of Devices Today

Kellen September 25, 2019

Amazon hosted an annual hardware event today and showed off more new devices than I can even attempt to keep track of. They announced at least 8 new Echo devices, a new Eero mesh WiFi system, Ring products, and a freakin' microwave. They even announced smart...

Another Look at Pixel 4 XL, Overview of Next-Gen Assistant and Face Match

Tim September 25, 2019

Nextrift has more Pixel 4 XL content to share, this time posting side-by-side comparisons of Google's next big phone to the Galaxy S10+ and Pixel 3a XL, as well as photo overviews of next-gen Google Assistant and Face Match. For the size comparison, the Pixel...

Android 10 (Go Edition) is Here to Make Entry-Level Phones Faster, More Secure

Kellen September 25, 2019

Now that Android 10 is available, Google has announced Android 10 (Go Edition), the version of Android built specifically for entry-level devices with 1.5GB RAM or less. The update will bring speed and security improvements. Google says that Android 10 (Go...

Verizon LG G6 Receives Pie Update, V40 Gets August Security Patch

Tim September 25, 2019

LG and Verizon are making any remaining G6 owners happy this week, sending out the Android 9 Pie update that's been available from Google since August of last year. For a phone that released in March, 2017, I suppose that's not terrible. I mean, at least it...

Mario Kart Tour Now Available on Android!

Kellen September 24, 2019

That's right, Mario Kart Tour is now available on Android for all to install! Like any Mario Kart game, you get to race around courses with your favorite Nintendo characters. Since this is Mario Kart Tour, Nintendo has tried to create courses inspired by real-...

OnePlus TV Looks Like a TV, Can be Mounted to Wall

Tim September 24, 2019

Spoiler alert: OnePlus TV looks like a TV. Sorry if you expected something different. Tonight on Twitter, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau shared a look at the company's upcoming television, one that happens to be attached to a wall. Interestingly, having the TV attached...

That New Android 10 Build From Yesterday is Showing Up as OTA Update Today

Kellen September 24, 2019

Yesterday, we told you that Google had uploaded a newer build of the September Android 10 update for Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3a, and Pixel 3a XL devices. At the time, we weren't sure what the update was for or if it would rollout to devices before October...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 5

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

Tim December 26, 2025

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

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

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

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

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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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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