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Video: Android Basics – 15+ Tips and Tricks for Almost Any Android Phone

Kellen January 31, 2018 13

We've put together a list of 15+ Android tips and tricks that we think will translate to almost any Android phone. This isn't a list for the advanced Android user, necessarily, and is geared more towards the basics of Android. In other words, most of you...

LG Settles Bootloop Lawsuit, Members Can Choose Between Cash Settlement or Rebate (Updated)

Tim January 31, 2018 13

Wouldn't you know, there apparently really was a bootloop issue with LG devices. According to a settlement website ran by Girard Gibbs LLP, LG has reached a settlement in a class action lawsuit for buyers of affected LG devices, which includes the G4, G5 V10,...

T-Mobile LG V20 Receiving Security Update (Updated: Verizon LG G6 and Moto Z2 Force Also)

Tim January 31, 2018 13

An OTA is being pushed out to the LG V20 on T-Mobile this week, labeled as version H91810s. Without an official changelog from T-Mobile, we presume it is the January, 2018 monthly security patch. Sprint V20 units received this update earlier this week...

YouTube TV Books Exclusive TV Rights to MLS’ New Los Angeles Football Club (Updated: Seattle Sounders Too)

Kellen January 31, 2018 13

This won't immediately impact anyone outside of Los Angeles, but YouTube TV just pulled off a pretty major move in the sports TV world. They booked the exclusive TV rights to the new Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) that'll kick off their first MLS season in a...

US Cellular Drops Price of Prepaid Unlimited Plan From $70 to $55

Kellen January 31, 2018 13

US Cellular announced today that it has dropped the price of its prepaid unlimited data plan from $70 per month to $55. In addition to the price change, a new 3GB-$40 prepaid plan has joined the party as well. For those not familiar, US Cellular offers...

SHIELD TV Experience Upgrade 6.3 Brings Monthly Security Update, Accessory Firmware Updates

Tim January 31, 2018 13

NVIDIA is pushing Experience Upgrade 6.3 to SHIELD TV owners, full of new apps support, firmware upgrades for the SHIELD Remote and SHIELD Controller, as well as the latest Android security patch that includes mitigations for the Spectre vulnerability. On top...

OnePlus Pushing Stable Oreo Update to OnePlus 5T

Tim January 31, 2018 13

OnePlus is pushing its first stable Oreo OTA update to the OnePlus 5T, otherwise known as OxygenOS 5.0.2. The changelog isn't extremely detailed, but we do see a new design for Quick Settings, general bug fixes, as well as an applied CPU security patch....

Samsung is Really Going to Release a Phone With a Foldable OLED Display This Year

Kellen January 31, 2018 13

Samsung released its Q4 2017 earnings last night and they showed record profits. They crushed it in chips (memory, for example), but the mobile division performed well too, thanks to the Galaxy Note 8. Since none of us really care about earnings reports, let's...

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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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