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Essential Calls Off Android 8.0 Update, Will Jump Straight to 8.1 Instead

Kellen January 30, 2018 19

Most of us probably thought stable Android 8.0 "Oreo" would have arrived on the Essential Phone by now. After all, we have gone through three beta builds that have addressed a number of bugs. According a notice posted by Essential today, the phone will...

Android Users Can Now Use Alexa to Send SMS Messages

Tim January 30, 2018 19

Android users who utilize Amazon Alexa can now send SMS messages to others. That's right, real text messages! Using nothing but your voice, you can tell Alexa which contact to send a text message to. By default, Alexa will use its previously-launched Alexa...

Video: OnePlus 5T Picks Up iPhone X-Like Gesture Navigation

Kellen January 30, 2018 19

OnePlus pushed a new Oreo Beta build (Beta 3) to the OnePlus 5T today that brings with it a pretty big new feature called Navigation Gestures. As the name suggests, this new feature takes away the standard Android navigation and replaces it with gestures....

Business Profiles on Instagram Can Now Schedule Posts

Tim January 30, 2018 19

Starting now, business profiles on Instagram can begin scheduling posts, allowing for better management of their "organic presence." To get started, let's say you manage a company's Instagram account. Via marketing partners, you can view a schedule of sorts...

Unlocked Huawei Mate 9 for US Receiving Oreo

Tim January 30, 2018 19

While Huawei may be off to a rough start this year in terms of launching phones through US carriers, current Mate 9 owners can at least smile a little bit this week, because their phones are now receiving the official Oreo update. The new Oreo update should be...

Google Took Down 700,000+ Bad Apps in 2017, Booted 100,000 Bad Developers From Google Play

Kellen January 30, 2018 19

The battle over clean, non-malicious apps on Google Play is a never-ending battle that Google is constantly finding new ways to address. For 2017, they not only improved on their ability to detect bad apps, they discovered new techniques that help them...

Report: Verizon Won’t Sell Huawei Devices Either

Tim January 30, 2018 19

You've undoubtedly been following Huawei's rough beginning to 2018, starting with AT&T's decision not to offer the China-based OEM's devices to its customers here in the US. That news broke during CES earlier this month and was followed by a report that...

Google Welcomes HTC Talent It Purchased for $1.1 Billion

Kellen January 30, 2018 19

Hopefully, they use them to build both phones this year. Google announced last night that it had closed its deal with HTC, the deal that will cost them around $1.1 billion to bring on HTC talent to work on their burgeoning hardware business (as well as access...

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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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