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The Spotify Widget is Back on Android, Now Resizable and Less Buggy Too

Kellen September 10, 2019

After acknowledging that the Spotify community was big mad about the loss of the Spotify widget on Android, the music service committed to bringing the software accessory back in a future update. That update dropped within the past couple of days and should...

Google Pixel 4 Leaks Getting Silly Now With Latest Set of Pictures (Updated: Coral Video!)

Kellen September 9, 2019

We can't go more than 24 hours at this point without there being a Pixel 4 or Pixel 4 XL leak of some kind. You may remember that this morning we showed you a Pixel 4 commercial, but we're basically topping that with tonight's reveal. The Pixel 4 XL showed up...

Google Says “It’s Almost Time” For Its Google Play Pass Service

Kellen September 9, 2019

Google Play Pass, the app and game subscription service from Google, could launch at any moment. Through a Tweet this afternoon, Google says that "it's almost time" and that the Play Pass is "coming soon." What is Google Play Pass? Outed a little over a month...

Xiaomi Announces 30W Wireless Charging for Mi 9 Pro 5G, Teases 40W Wireless Charging

Tim September 9, 2019

Wired versus wireless charging can sometimes be confusing and that's no thanks to companies and their marketing departments who happen to name all of this tech. Let's take Samsung for example. The Galaxy Note 10+ is capable of 45W Fast Charging (with a...

Samsung Says Hundreds of Apps Now Optimized for Galaxy Fold

Kellen September 9, 2019

If the Samsung Galaxy Fold is going to be any sort of success, it won't just be because the phone is a way for Samsung to showcase the advancements they have made in phone technology and manufacturing. If the product is only cool for 10 minutes because it...

Verizon Pixel Struggling to Make Calls on Android 10? Uninstall My Verizon. (Updated: Fixed)

Kellen September 9, 2019

One of the weirdest bugs to arrive alongside the Android 10 update for Pixel phones has had to do with calling for Verizon customers. For some reason, outgoing dialed calls are taking an extra long time (20-45 seconds are some estimates) before they connect....

OnePlus TV Appears to Have Carbon Fiber Backside Because That’s Not a Waste at All

Tim September 9, 2019

Hey everybody, you know what my favorite part of my expensive 4K TV is? The backside. You know, the part that faces the wall 100% of its lifetime and is basically never seen by human eyes? Yup, that part. Kidding aside, according to a photo posted to Twitter...

New BOLD N1 Actually Quite Dope for $250, Gets Guaranteed Android Updates

Tim September 9, 2019

BLU, the US-based maker of phones you don't see us cover all too much anymore, has a new brand and vision for its smartphones this morning: BOLD. Separating the BOLD and BLU brands are only a couple of things, but from an Android enthusiast's perspective, they...

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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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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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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