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Verizon Moto Z2 Force Owners are Receiving Update to Oreo

Kellen December 22, 2017 20

Verizon hasn't mentioned it yet on any of its support pages, but the Moto Z2 Force sure appears to be getting updated to Android Oreo today. A reddit thread is filled with a handful of Z2 owners who were all able to pull the big update, all within a multi-hour...

Eric Schmidt Steps Down as Executive Chairman of Alphabet

Kellen December 21, 2017 20

This afternoon, Alphabet (Google's parent company) announced that Eric Schmidt would be leaving his post as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors and slide into a technical advisor roll. As the former CEO of Google, Schmidt will now focus his time on...

You Can Now Send Live Videos on Instagram in Direct

Kellen December 21, 2017 20

As the title suggests, sending live videos through Direct on Instagram is now a thing. You can send your own live videos by hitting the Direct button once your live video has started or send someone else's live video using the same button. As a viewer of a...

Question of the Day: Pixel 2 Crew, How’s Life Without a Headphone Jack?

Kellen December 21, 2017 20

I guess this doesn't necessarily have to be a Pixel 2 owner-directed question, but yeah, let's talk about missing headphone jacks for a minute. As you guys know, I'm not one who cares much about the disappearance of the 3.5mm port in phones. Headphones...

Google Opinion Rewards Survey Asks for My Thoughts on Google Feed…

Kellen December 21, 2017 20

Most Google Opinion Rewards surveys I get are all based on previous businesses or locations it thinks I've stopped at in recent days and whether or not I made a purchase at them. Rarely do I get anything fun to answer that could involve a product or service or...

We’re a Big Step Closer to 5G

Kellen December 21, 2017 20

That's right, 5G is coming and the first 5G spec has been set. The players involved in building out 5G networks now have the details they need to make 5G a reality for you and I. 3GPP, the group of telecommunications organizations that meet to define standards...

Amazon Releases Prime Video Android TV App!

Kellen December 21, 2017 20

Whoa, Amazon published an official Prime Video app for Android TV yesterday to Google Play and I'm kind of speechless about it. This is an app that most would have assumed was available for years, yet Amazon's reluctance to release apps to Google Play is well-...

Apple Caught Throttling Old iPhone Performance, Calls It a “Feature”

Kellen December 20, 2017 20

So Apple got caught slowing down the performance of older iPhones, including the iPhone 7. They admitted to doing so today, but in the most Apple of ways, called it a "feature." There are already plenty of scorching hot takes defending Apple and those people...

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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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