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This is the Last Unofficial LG G7 ThinQ Render We’re Posting

Tim April 17, 2018 26

All the rumors, reports, leaks, and speculations have led to this... Another LG G7 ThinQ render, this time courtesy of @evleaks. What separates this render from others we have already seen is obviously its quality. This is clearly our best look yet at LG's...

Verizon Slashes $300 Off Galaxy S9+, Note 8 (No Trade-In Needed)

Kellen April 17, 2018 26

As I just mentioned, Verizon is running a heck of a deal right now on the Pixel 2 XL that gets you not only $300 off, but a free Google bundle too, one that includes YouTube TV, a Chromecast, and a Google Home Mini. If you aren't interested in Google's phone...

DEAL: Pixel 2 XL is $300 Off at Verizon, Includes Free Google Bundle Still

Kellen April 17, 2018 26

Verizon kicked off another solid deal this morning on its top Android phones that will land you $300 off (no trade-in required). The Pixel 2 XL happens to have the best of the deals, though, thanks to that free Google bundle that is still included. With this...

DEAL: Chromecast is Just $25 Right Now at Target

Kellen April 16, 2018 26

Google's 2nd generation Chromecast is discounted almost everywhere right now, but Target has the best price. While most have this HDMI dongle at $5 off, Target is a full $10 off. Keep in mind that if you have it shipped, that extra savings will be wiped by...

US Government Crushes ZTE With Ban on US Companies Providing It Components

Kellen April 16, 2018 26

The US government's assault in Chinese electronics makers continued today with news that the US had slapped ZTE with a 7-year ban for violating an agreement between the two. That ban stops US companies from supplying ZTE with components, which could be...

Android Distribution Numbers Updated for the First Time in 2 Months

Kellen April 16, 2018 26

Today, after more than two months, Google has updated the Android distribution numbers that show the percentages for each version of Android still alive in the ecosystem. We aren't sure why there was this gap, but we are at least happy to report that Oreo's...

OnePlus Pushes Stable Android 8.1 Update to 5 and 5T, Stable Navigation Gestures Too

Kellen April 16, 2018 26

OnePlus is pushing a stable update of OxygenOS 5.1.0 today to the OnePlus 5 and 5T that brings each phone up to Android 8.1. The update includes full-screen gesture support on the 5T as well, similar to those seen on the iPhone X. For those on the OnePlus...

Razer Pushing Android 8.1 Update to Razer Phone Owners

Tim April 16, 2018 26

Announced this morning, Razer is now pushing out the Android 8.1 update to owners of the Razer Phone. For what's new, Razer doesn't appear to provide a specific changelog, but does link everyone to Google's overall 8.1 changelog. That includes changes for...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025

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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There’s a Way to Get $700 Off a Pixel 10 Pro XL

Kellen December 22, 2025 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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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