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It’s Still June, But Some Pixel Owners Just Got July’s Android Update

Kellen June 19, 2019

The July Android security patch showed up on a handful of Pixel 3a devices this morning, even though we are still in the month of June. Google screwed up in who they allowed to have the update, as the update page clearly states that this build is "CONFIDENTIAL...

Pixel 4, Please Have a Flat Display

Tim June 19, 2019

Last week on the Droid Life Show, I admitted that I'm officially over curved displays. This came as a surprise to Kellen, who has felt this way for quite some time. Regardless, this is my new opinion and now that I'm #TeamFlatScreen, I'm praying the Pixel 4...

New Fossil, Michael Kors, Emporio Armani, and Diesel Wear OS Watches Stop at FCC

Kellen June 19, 2019

Fossil appears on the verge of releasing another batch of Wear OS smartwatches, thanks to info revealed in an FCC listing. We could see an entire new Fossil-branded line or a bunch of new watches under their various labels, like Michael Kors, Emporio Armani,...

YouTube and Universal Remastering Old Music Videos

Tim June 19, 2019

YouTube and Universal Music Group announced this week that starting today, you'll find over 100 remastered music videos on YouTube, with tons more to come. Most of the videos have been available in their original, outdated formats intended for tube televisions...

Samsung: Most Galaxy Fold Display Issues ‘Ironed Out,’ Ready for Launch

Tim June 19, 2019

Samsung says the Galaxy Fold is ready to hit the market, after having to iron out a few display issues that were discovered shortly after the device was seeded out to influencers/media. Real quick, let's appreciate the pun of having to iron out a display that...

Verizon’s 5G Home is Still Free for 3 Months, Plus Signing-Up Gets You Free YouTube TV [Sponsored]

Sponsor June 19, 2019

Thank you to Verizon Wireless for sponsoring this post. Verizon's 5G Home service has been live for nine months, if you can believe that, delivering speeds at a price you probably won't find from your local cable internet service. Since Verizon was one of the...

Harry Potter: Wizards Unite Arrives This Friday! (Updated: Available!)

Kellen June 19, 2019

The folks at Niantic, the makers of Pokemon Go, are ready to release their next big project, Harry Potter: Wizards Unite. The new AR-infused title arrives this Friday, June 21 in the US and UK. What is Harry Potter: Wizards Unite? Have you played Pokemon Go?...

DEAL: Get a 4-Pack of WiFi Smart Plugs for $18 (Google Assistant Compatible)

Tim June 18, 2019

For a limited time over on Amazon, you can pick up a 4-pack of WiFi Smart Plugs by Linganzh for just $18, down from the usual price of $41. Not bad, not bad! With these smart plugs, which are Alexa and Google Assistant compatible, you can control power flow...

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 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...

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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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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...

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