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The OnePlus TV is Called…OnePlus TV

Kellen August 14, 2019

OnePlus announced last September that they were planning to make and sell a smart TV that you could submit name suggestions for. Should your name be chosen or make it in the top 10 of possible names, OnePlus was ready to reward you with fabulous prizes,...

Misfit Announces Vapor X Watch With Wear 3100, $199 Price

Kellen August 14, 2019

Misfit, one of the many members of the Fossil Group who makes Wear OS watches, announced their newest Wear OS wearable today, the Vapor X. The watch features several upgrades over previous Vapor models, including the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 chip, a...

DEAL: Get 9 Different Clip-on Camera Lenses for Your Phone for Just $10 (50% Off)

Tim August 13, 2019

If you've been experimenting with your phone's camera, trying to get different kinds of shots, maybe these clip-on lenses can help? For a limited time on Amazon, you can get a set of 9 different lenses for just $10, which is 50% off their usual price. In the...

Official reddit App Gets Auto Night Mode to Follow Android Q Settings

Tim August 13, 2019

reddit is shipping out an update to its official Android app this week, one that brings support for automatically following Android Q's dedicated Dark Mode setting. With this, you won't need to manually switch between the two interface designs to follow your...

DEAL: MEATER Block Hits Amazon With Limited Time Price of $229 ($40 Off)

Tim August 13, 2019

The MEATER Block has finally made its way to Amazon. To celebrate, it appears that the makers of my favorite smart meat thermometer have discounted the Block by $40, bringing its usual price of $269 down to a tastier $229. Read: Didn’t Know I Needed a Smart...

Tuesday Poll: Are You Still Rocking Widgets?

Tim August 13, 2019

With news spreading that Spotify has removed its music control widget for Android, we're curious how many among you are still using widgets other than just a clock or weather widget. Back in the day, widgets were all the rage. There was a widget for task...

Samsung Said to be Readying Graphene Batteries, Capable of Insanely Fast Charge Times

Tim August 13, 2019

According to a recent tweet from @evleaks, graphene batteries are on the horizon. Said to be working on the lithium-ion alternative is Samsung, who reportedly hopes to have at least on phone in either 2020 or 2021 with a graphene battery. As @evleaks tweets, "...

Dark Mode in Development for Facebook’s Android App

Tim August 13, 2019

With Dark Mode being all the rage right now, it's unsurprising to hear of many apps that have either recently received a dark mode for their UI or are at least working on one. That's one of the big new features for Android Q after all. Thanks to a screenshot...

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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