Android News - Latest From Google, Samsung, Pixel, and More

DEAL: Get a 2-Pack of WiFi Full Color Light Bulbs for $14 (Google Assistant Compatible)

Tim June 20, 2019

I'm all for making everything in my house controllable with my voice, especially when it comes to lighting. Over on Amazon, you can get a 2-pack of WiFi-enabled LED light bulbs, capable of nearly any color imaginable and able to be controlled via Google...

Google has Given Up on Making Tablets, Which is Probably Good (Updated)

Kellen June 20, 2019

The Pixel Slate will likely be Google's last tablet for a while, according to a new report today. After using the Pixel Slate on two separate occasions and dealing with the hell that was that experience, this news won't make me sad. It probably shouldn't cause...

Verizon Dethroned as Fastest Wireless Carrier in US

Kellen June 20, 2019

In the latest US wireless carrier showdown, a new king has been crowned. Verizon is no longer the fastest carrier, as AT&T has eclipsed them for the first time in five years. This news comes out of PCMag, who released their "Fastest Mobile Networks" report...

Vivo Claims Its New FlashCharge Tech Can Charge a 4,000mAh Battery in Just 13 Minutes

Tim June 20, 2019

A product manager for Vivo posted a video to Weibo this week, showing off the company's new Super FlashCharge technology in action. While the video is short, only showing a phone charge at super speeds for a few seconds, its noted that when/if implemented into...

Galaxy Note 10 Could Feature Three-Stage Variable Aperture Camera

Tim June 20, 2019

According to @UniverseIce, who is typically in the know when it comes to Samsung information, engineers for Samsung have stated that the Galaxy Note 10 will feature a rear camera with three-stage variable aperture, building upon the existing dual aperture...

Verizon and AT&T Still Running Double Data Prepaid Offers That Get You 16GB

Kellen June 20, 2019

Back in April, AT&T kicked off a double data offer for their $50 prepaid plan that jumped the data from 8GB per month to 16GB. With autopay, that plan's price drops to $40, making it one heck of a wireless deal. A month after AT&T started offering that...

Harry Potter: Wizards Unite Now Available a Day Early!

Kellen June 20, 2019

We were told to expect Harry Potter: Wizards Unite tomorrow, but the game is now available a day early, if you pre-registered! As we talked about yesterday, Harry Potter: Wizards Unite is from Niantic, the makers of Pokemon GO, so you get an AR, real-world...

Replace Your Front Door’s Trusty Peephole With the $199 Ring Door View Cam

Tim June 19, 2019

Peepholes come in a lot of doors. Should you have ever thought of replacing your peephole with a security camera, Amazon's Ring has just the product for you. Called the Door View Cam and priced at $199, this little device replaces your existing peephole with a...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 1

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...

Read More
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...

Read More
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...

Read More
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,...

Read More
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...

Read More
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...

Read More
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....

Read More
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...

Read More

Deals
Swipe

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...

Read More
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...

Read More
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...

Read More
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...

Read More
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...

Read More
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...

Read More
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...

Read More
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...

Read More