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Essential Phone Picks Up MQA Audio Enhancements for Tidal HiFi Users (Updated)

Tim June 7, 2018 10

Made official this morning, Essential Phone owners have just picked up MQA audio support for the Tidal application. Before you ask me wtf MQA is, it's Master Quality Authenticated, which means it's as close to the original master of the audio recording as you...

Oh No, Does the Pixel 3 XL Have a Full Glass Back? (Updated)

Kellen June 7, 2018 10

We're still taking in everything that might be revealed in this supposed Google Pixel 3 XL prototype, but one thing that has us worried at the moment is the possibility of an all-glass backside. It sure looks like this Pixel 3 XL has simply been painted with a...

BlackBerry KEY2 Launches This Month for $649, Includes Dual Cameras and Improved Physical Keyboard

Tim June 7, 2018 10

As we learned only a few days ago, BlackBerry isn't done pushing phones with physical keyboards. The company has returned with a followup to last year's KeyOne, the $649 KEY2. For specs, the phone features a 4.5" display with an aspect ratio of 3:2 (1620 x...

Whoa: Is This Our First Real Look at the Pixel 3 XL? (Updated)

Kellen June 7, 2018 10

OK, so we may have our first look at Google's Pixel 3 XL. Assuming the pictures in this post are really of a Pixel 3 XL prototype, well, get ready for a Pixel 2 XL with a notch. According to a post that showed up at XDA last night (first spotted by Android...

Essential Phone Picks Up Android P Beta 1…Please Make a New Phone, Essential.

Kellen June 7, 2018 10

On the day that Google released Android P Developer Preview 3 (Beta 2), Essential moved its Essential Phone from an earlier developer preview to Beta 1. The update brings fresh Android P code, improved adaptive brightness range, the June security patch, and "...

ZTE and US Government Reach Agreement That Includes a $1 Billion Fine

Kellen June 7, 2018 10

It's now official - the US has reached an agreement with ZTE to allow the Chinese company to continue doing business as usual. After the US government banned US companies from supplying components to ZTE, causing the company to temporarily pause operations,...

Amazon Launches Fire TV Cube to Control Your Entire Media Universe by Voice

Kellen June 7, 2018 10

Amazon announced the Fire TV Cube this morning, a new Alexa-equipped media box that Amazon hopes will control everyone in your media center. From TVs to soundbars and receivers, the Fire TV Cube connects to all if and lets your voice do the work. For starters,...

Verizon Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge Oreo Update is Ready (Updated: LOL)

Kellen June 6, 2018 10

UPDATE 6/11: Verizon says today is the real day. UPDATE 6/7: This morning, Verizon pulled the update changelogs that showed Oreo was coming and reverted them back to their 4/19 software changelogs. We're just going to assume that that means they pulled the...

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 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 Watch Ultra at $399 Still Available ($250 Off)

Tim December 26, 2025 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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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