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Verizon Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e Grab New Updates With Performance Improvements

Kellen July 2, 2019

It's July, so Verizon and Samsung are pushing out June's Android security patch to the Galaxy S10 family....wait. Umm. OK. That's not all they included, though. The Verizon Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, and Galaxy S10e all get new software today that should speed...

Invites Rolling Out, Galaxy Note 10 Arrives August 7

Tim July 1, 2019

The unveiling date has been set for Samsung's upcoming Note device, presumably the Galaxy Note 10 and possibly some additional variant of the device. Samsung intends to announce the device on August 7 at 4PM Eastern (1PM Pacific) in Brooklyn, NY. The invite...

Google’s “Fast Share” Could Make for Easier File Sharing Between Devices

Kellen July 1, 2019

Since the NFC-powered Android Beam is on the way out, Google is going to need a replacement. Over the weekend, that replacement may have been discovered and it's called "Fast Share." The crew at 9to5Google managed to enable Fast Share and figured out almost...

This Might Shock You, but the Samsung Galaxy Fold was Rushed

Kellen July 1, 2019

“It was embarrassing. I pushed it through before it was ready." That's what Samsung CEO DJ Koh told media in recent days during a sitdown to discuss the future of the Samsung Galaxy Fold. That's a rare bit of transparency in an industry that doesn't like to...

Essential Phone, July Android Update.

Kellen July 1, 2019

Please make another phone. We like these frequent updates that no one else outside of Google is apparently capable of doing. https://twitter.com/essential/status/1145754085909573635

Sling TV Also Raising (Some) Prices Today, Adds “Total TV Deal” Too

Kellen July 1, 2019

Sling TV, like PlayStation Vue earlier today, has pricing news to share with customers. While not a straight-up price hike for everyone, Sling does have a new price for their Sports Extra add-on as well as a new "Total TV Deal" to consider. For the price hike,...

Pixel 3 and 3a Update Improves “OK Google,” Music Detection, and Titan M Module Performance

Kellen July 1, 2019

This month's Android security update included a list of functional patches for Pixel devices as it almost always does. These are the fixes or improvements to Android that Google adds alongside the security stuff for its own phones. For July, Pixel 2, Pixel 3,...

PlayStation Vue is Raising Prices Again

Kellen July 1, 2019

Almost a year ago to the day, PlayStation Vue announced that they were raising prices on all of their streaming TV options due to rising costs in the industry. As you probably guessed, they are doing it again. Starting today, all new PlayStation Vue plans will...

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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