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Google and Samsung, Please Copy Huawei’s New Flip Phone Design

Kellen March 20, 2025 11

We don't talk about Huawei that often these days because they don't really operate in the US. They've essentially been banned from the world of Android since 2019 and that takes them out of our radar. However, they've continued to develop their own in-house...

Official Updated List: Samsung Devices to Get One UI 7

Tim March 20, 2025 11

Samsung's One UI 7 update is a big one, not just in size and the amount of changes it brings, but in level of importance to Galaxy owners. People running a Galaxy device want to know for sure if their device is going to receive the update, so we've been...

Google Pixel Update Schedule: How Long Will My Phone Get Updates?

Kellen March 20, 2025 11

One of the reasons anyone owns a Google Pixel phone is because it receives what is arguably the best level of software support in Android. Samsung has certainly made its case as being the king of updates, but Google is still the quickest most months when it...

Pixel 9a Joins the 7 Years of Updates Party

Kellen March 19, 2025 11

Not that this should surprise anyone who has been following the story of the Google Pixel phone in recent years, but we can confirm that the Pixel 9a will see the same level of support as the latest devices dating back to the Pixel 8 series. As a part of...

Galaxy Watch Ultra Up to 50% Off With Trade, $230 Off Just Because

Kellen March 19, 2025 11

The Galaxy Watch Ultra and that wild design is still doing its thing, with Samsung continuously running deals on it to help take a bite out of that large $649 price tag. This week, you can cut up to 50% off with the right trade or Samsung has crushed $230 from...

Galaxy S25, Pixel 9 Owners Can Now Text Via Satellite on Verizon’s Network

Tim March 19, 2025 11

Verizon announced today that it is firing up satellite texting abilities for owners of Galaxy S25 and Pixel 9 devices. With this, owners of supported devices can send text messages to any device when outside of terrestrial cell tower reach, which is great news...

Pixel 9a Pre-Orders Aren’t Live Because There is a Slight Delay

Kellen March 19, 2025 11

As some of you noticed this morning following the official launch announcement of the Pixel 9a, there isn't currently a pre-order open. In other words, the new mid-range phone from Google is fully revealed and acknowledged by them, but you can't give them your...

Google Wallet Gives Kids the Power to Pay, Keep Passes or Gift Cards

Kellen March 19, 2025 11

Google opened up Google Wallet this week to kids in the US, UK, Australia, Spain, and Poland. This step allows your kids' device to be able to save payment methods, as well as passes, tickets, access cards, and gift cards. To get started, your child would open...

Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 7

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 9

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 8

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 22

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 10

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 10

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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Pixel 10 Pro Slapped With Fresh $250 Off Discount

Kellen January 4, 2026 11

Google opened up its New Year's deals this weekend, bringing a new wave of discounts to all of its newest and best products....

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Pixel Watch 4 Gets $100 Discount to End the Year

Kellen December 31, 2025 11

Grabbing a Pixel Watch 4 to end 2025 is a thing you can do at its biggest discount to date. The LTE models are all $100 off,...

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Samsung Likes Taking $250 Off Its Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen December 30, 2025 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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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