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Verizon Galaxy S8, S8+, Galaxy Note 8 All Pick-Up Update Today

Kellen December 26, 2017 17

As a late Xmas present, Samsung and Verizon are pushing updates to the Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, and Galaxy Note 8 today. Each includes the December security patch and not much else, but we'll take it. The Galaxy S8 will see software version G950USQS2BQL1, the...

DEAL: Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL Still $300 Off at Verizon, Best Buy, and Target

Kellen December 26, 2017 17

It's the day after Christmas, so I'd imagine that a few of you have some cash to spend. If you were holding out until this moment to pickup a Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL, you are still in luck, as Verizon, Best Buy, and Target have kept up their $300-off Pixel 2...

Moto X4 Android One Gets Oreo Update Too!

Kellen December 26, 2017 17

I'd love to tell you that I have more news to share on this post-holiday Tuesday outside of Oreo updates for phones, but that's what we're working with. And hey, Oreo updates are awesome, especially since it's not yet 2018 and companies are coming through. The...

LG V30 Picks Up Android 8.0 “Oreo” Update

Kellen December 26, 2017 17

In Korea. After going into beta back in early November through the "LG OS Preview" program, LG released stable Android Oreo to the V30 in Korea this morning. That preview build let only 500 people get in on the early Oreo action, but LG is ready to send it out...

OnePlus 5 is Getting 5T’s Face Unlock, Grabs Official Oreo for Now (Updated x2: Back as 5.0.1)

Kellen December 26, 2017 17

UPDATE 1/7/18: Alright, the Oreo update is back as OxygenOS 5.0.1. The changelog remains the same, but OnePlus has added two items to it: Bug fixes for third party camera application Fixed network issues for European operators On a related note, this update...

Weekly Recap: Merry X-Mas, Happy Holidays!

Kellen December 22, 2017 17

X-Mas weekend is here, so Merry Christmas to those who celebrate it. For the rest of you, happy holidays! For the week in Android, it was typically slow as is always the case around this time, but we finished off our OnePlus 5T coverage by giving you reasons...

Pixel 2 Beats iPhone X, Galaxy Note 8, and LG V30 in LTE Speed Test Battle

Kellen December 22, 2017 17

Ever since the first 4G LTE markets lit up in the US, we've talked about speeds. We talk about speeds because we're technology nerds who are always in a constant competition with one another. We like to brag about the products we've invested in. We like to...

Google Play Kicks Off “12 Days of Play” Holiday Sale With Discounts Like $0.99 Movie Rentals

Kellen December 22, 2017 17

For the next 12 days, Google Play is hosting a series of fresh deals on everything from apps and games to movies, TV shows, and books. The promo is called "12 Days of Play" and the first round of deals includes things like $0.99 movie rentals or that same $0....

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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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