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Google’s Pixel 3 Leaves Verizon Exclusivity, Now at More Carriers

Kellen May 7, 2019

Google announced the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL today, but in doing so made a big move. The Verizon exclusive on Pixel phones is now over. And not just for the new Pixel 3a line, but for the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL too. Starting soon, T-Mobile, Sprint, US...

Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL Specs (Official)

Tim May 7, 2019

Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are official from Google as of this morning. That means we have finalized specs! Related: Google announces Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL. For highlights, both devices feature a Snapdragon 670 processor, offer the camera software stuff all...

Google Enters Mid-Range Realm With Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL – Available Today

Kellen May 7, 2019

Google announced the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL today at Google I/O, just as we all expected them to. The phones, which have leaked on countless occasions at this point dating back to last year, are the mid-range phones Google hopes to sell in bunches, thanks to...

Some Android Security Patches Will Now be Deployed Like App Updates, Through Google Play

Tim May 7, 2019

Google unveiled Project Mainline today at IO 2019, a way for the company to deliver quick and painless security updates to Android devices. With this, instead of waiting for an update to hit your device, the update will take place in the background on your...

Android Q Beta Arrives Today on Devices From 12 Different OEMs (Updated)

Kellen May 7, 2019

Like with Android P, Android Q has arrived on non-Google devices. Starting today, a new Android Q beta will be available to devices from 12 different OEMs. Companies like OnePlus, Oppo, Sony, and Essential are back again this year, but new comers like LG and...

Duplex ‘On the Web’ Will Soon Book Car Rentals, Movie Tickets

Tim May 7, 2019

Google has been using Duplex to help you book reservations at local restaurants for a bit now, but today at I/O 2019, the company announced Duplex on the web. With it, Google is looking to do certain tasks that are associated with the web, such as booking car...

Google Assistant Gets a Driving Mode

Kellen May 7, 2019

Your Google Assistant will get a driving mode starting this summer. It'll provide you with a specific visual experience that's been built for use while driving, sort of like Android Auto. As you can see in the image above, Assistant's driving mode shows you...

Next-Gen Google Assistant is Very Fast, Coming to Pixel Phones Later This Year

Tim May 7, 2019

Google unveiled what it internally calls the Next Generation Assistant at I/O 2019 this morning. To sum it up, Google is bringing the AI system that powers Google Assistant straight to devices, meaning your Google Assistant is about to become wickedly fast....

Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 3

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 9

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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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 6

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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Samsung Likes Taking $250 Off Its Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen December 30, 2025

Starting off a new year with a new phone sounds like a pretty fun idea to me. As someone who switches phones every month or...

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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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