Android News - Latest From Google, Samsung, Pixel, and More

Ring Video Doorbell Gets New $99 Price as Amazon Finalizes Acquisition

Tim April 12, 2018 14

Thanks to Amazon closing its deal to acquire Ring, the company's video doorbell is getting a lower everyday price of $99, improving the odds of more people considering a purchase. Spoken by Jamie Siminoff, CEO and Chief Inventor of Ring, “Together with Amazon,...

DEAL: Google Pixel 2 at Woot Today for Just $499

Kellen April 12, 2018 14

Google's Pixel 2 popped up at Woot today as a daily deal with a good price. For as little as $499.99, you can get into Google's newest smaller Pixel phone. Woot currently has all Pixel 2 color options (Just Black, Clearly White, and Kinda Blue) and most...

Verizon HTC 10 Gets Android 8.0 Oreo Update

Kellen April 12, 2018 14

The Verizon HTC 10 is the latest Android device to pick-up the update to Android 8.0 Oreo. The update happens to arrive on the phone's 2-year anniversary too, which is a fun little note. The update for Verizon's variant of the HTC 10 is software version 3.18....

LG is Taking Software Updates Seriously Now, Opens Software Upgrade Center

Kellen April 11, 2018 14

LG just made a pretty big announcement surrounding the future of software updates as they relate to their smartphone business. The Korean electronics giant opened the doors to a new Software Upgrade Center that's purpose is to deliver "faster, timelier,...

Wednesday Poll: Do You Use Chromecast or Android TV?

Tim April 11, 2018 14

With all this discussion around what's either Google's next Android-powered dongle or just a knockoff going through the FCC, it got us thinking about our current living room setups with respect to Android TV and Chromecast. Personally, I use Android TV via a...

Moto Z DROID Getting Oreo Update “in a Few Weeks”

Kellen April 11, 2018 14

If you own a Moto Z DROID or Moto Z Force DROID and head into your settings to check for an update, Motorola has left you a sweet little message. It reads, "We're planning an Android 8.0 Oreo update for your device..." Oh, you don't say? When, though? Well, it...

DEAL: UE Blast Speaker With Amazon Alexa is $99 Today ($130 Off)

Kellen April 11, 2018 14

UE Blast, one of the newest UE Bluetooth speakers that features Amazon Alexa, is a part of a crazy 1-day sale today. You can grab the blue or black versions of the UE Blast for just $99.99 at either Amazon or Best Buy. In case you were wondering, that's $130...

Come on, Man, This Can’t Really be the Next Google Android TV

Kellen April 11, 2018 14

Yesterday, the internet discovered an FCC listing for a Chromecast-like device made by a Chinese manufacturer that was splattered with Google's "G" logo, a Google Assistant button, and talk of a 4K Android TV experience. On Twitter, I mocked it heavily as...

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...

Read More
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...

Read More
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,...

Read More
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...

Read More
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...

Read More
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....

Read More
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...

Read More
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...

Read More

Deals
Swipe

This Galaxy Watch Ultra Kicked to 50% Off

Kellen December 19, 2025 14

The Galaxy Watch Ultra is not an inexpensive watch on most days. $650 for a smartwatch will never be an easy amount to...

Read More
Samsung Goes Instant $400 Off on Galaxy Z Fold 7

Kellen December 18, 2025 14

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...

Read More
YouTube Premium Kicking 40% Off Pixel 10 for Subscribers

Kellen December 17, 2025 14

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...

Read More
Google Pixelsnap Qi2 Charger Gets First Ever Discount

Kellen December 16, 2025 14

The Pixel 10 series features a handful of upgrades, but one of the most noteworthy is the introduction of Qi2 and magnets...

Read More
DEAL: Pixel Watch 3 LTE With a 40% Drop in Price is Best Ever

Kellen December 16, 2025 14

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...

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

Kellen December 16, 2025 14

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...

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

Tim December 15, 2025 14

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...

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

Tim December 15, 2025 14

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

Read More