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3rd-Party Renders Detail Huawei Mate 20 With Quad Camera System

Tim August 21, 2018

While Huawei is preparing its launch of Mate 20, XDA has obtained firmware and specifications for the device, as well as worked with a 3rd-party artist to create renders of what we can expect to see later this year from the company. The renders are based on...

JBL’s Android TV-Powered Sound Bar Costs $399, Expected Mid-October

Tim August 21, 2018

A day before Google I/O this year, JBL unveiled Link Bar, an Android TV-powered sound bar equipped with 100W of speaker power and Google Assistant. At that time, no pricing or exact availability info was known, but thanks to an early pre-order listing on B&amp...

Google Fit Gets a Big UI Update With Two Health Focuses

Kellen August 21, 2018

Google Fit is getting a brand new UI this week as well as a new focus on how you can stay healthy. Well, two new focuses. According to a Google announcement for the "new" Google Fit, your fitness goals will now be measured by your Move Minutes and Heart Points...

Twitch Prime Will No Longer be Ad-Free

Kellen August 20, 2018

Twitch announced a couple of major changes to the Twitch Prime program today that you are going to want to sit down for. Twitch Prime, for those not familiar, is a program that allows Amazon Prime members to attach their accounts to Twitch in order to receive...

Pixel 3 XL Now Rides the Subway!

Kellen August 20, 2018

Remember last week when a Pixel 3 XL took a ride on a Toronto streetcar making this face O_O? It's back, only this time on the subway! The Pixel 3 XL loves it some Toronto public transportation. Once again shared by the folks at Mobile Syrup, this Pixel 3 XL...

OnePlus Seeking Closed Beta Testers Who Own a OnePlus 6

Tim August 20, 2018

OnePlus is seeking closed beta testers! Should you own a OnePlus 6 and be cool with flashing experimental builds and working directly with OnePlus staff and engineers, you can apply to be a part of OnePlus' closed beta group. If selected, you'll be testing new...

Show Off Your Home Screens Day!

Tim August 20, 2018

It's been way too long since we had folks share what their home screens are looking like, so let's fix that right now! During this time, we invite you to upload a screenshot of your current phone's home screen. We don't care if you're using Android or iOS --...

Galaxy Note 9 Pre-Orders From Samsung are Shipping Out!

Tim August 20, 2018

If you pre-ordered your Galaxy Note 9 through Samsung, it looks like orders are beginning to exit the shipping facility en route to their new homes, in plenty of time for the device's official launch date of August 24. It appears FedEx is handling the...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 3

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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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 18

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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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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Best Buy Kicks Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra to $699 ($500 Off)

Kellen December 16, 2025

The final days of Xmas shopping are upon us and you may be looking for a last minute deal to finish off a shopping list or to...

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Google Sends Out $200 Credit Towards Pixel 10 Pro, Bringing Price to New Low

Tim December 15, 2025

Google is sending out $200 in credit towards the purchase of a Pixel 10 Pro or Pixel 10 Pro XL to eligible members, which can...

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Verizon Offers $25/Mo for 4 Lines, Free Flagship Phones For Those Who Switch

Tim December 15, 2025

Those following carrier news in 2025, you may be aware of Verizon's struggles. Last month, the company's new CEO announced 13...

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