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T-Mobile Galaxy S8 and S8+ Pick-Up December Security Patch

Kellen December 20, 2017 6

T-Mobile is updating its versions of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ today. The updates are minor, but do include the December security patch. If you own a regular T-Mobile Galaxy S8, you'll get software version G950USQS2BQL1, while Galaxy S8+ owners will see ...

Liam Neeson’s Voice Now Available on Waze

Kellen December 19, 2017 6

One of the best features of Waze, the Google-owned, community-driven traffic and maps app, is the fact that you can regularly change the voice to something fresh. That could be a switch from female to male or to someone with an accent or even a celebrity. And...

Oddball Deal: Buy 14-Cup Bella Coffeemaker for $30, Get $99 Insignia Smart Speaker With Google Assistant for Free (Updated)

Tim December 19, 2017 6

We don't typically showcase items that aren't directly Android related, but the following deal is just too cool not to share and it is technically related to Android in a roundabout way. Listed as a Best Buy doorbuster deal, anyone who purchases a 14-cup Bella...

DEAL: Best Buy’s Doorbuster on SanDisk SD Cards has 128GB Cards $118 Off

Kellen December 19, 2017 6

Best Buy's series of doorbuster deals are still flowing even as we are just days away from X-mas. Today's features big discounts on SanDisk Ultra Plus microSD cards in 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB capacities. The 32GB Ultra Plus card has been discounted to $14.99 ($...

Android Team Outlines Changes for App Developers to Increase Platform Security, Performance

Tim December 19, 2017 6

In a blog post this week, the Android Developers team has outlined upcoming security changes that will affect not only those who create and publish applications, but those that use them on the Android OS. As the Android team explains, "We relentlessly focus on...

Chrome is Going to Start Blocking Bad Ads on February 15

Kellen December 19, 2017 6

After announcing in June that Google planned to start blocking ads in Chrome at some point in early 2018, ads that violate the Better Ads Standards, Google has updated us today with an official date. Come February 15, if your website has been flagged with a "...

Buy Moto Mods Directly From Your Phone With the Moto Z Market App

Tim December 19, 2017 6

If you're having troubles discovering a fancy new Moto Mod for your compatible Motorola device, Moto has a new app for you. Located in Google Play, the app is called Moto Z Market, designed specifically for helping owners discover and purchase new Moto Mods....

Samsung Starts Bringing Infinity Displays to Its Mid-Range Phones Too

Kellen December 19, 2017 6

Samsung announced the Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018) last night, two mid-range phones that are noteworthy because they show Samsung's interest in bringing their newest high-end Galaxy S and Note experience to the mid-range tier. That experience is the...

Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 6

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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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 6

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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Galaxy Watch Ultra at $399 Still Available ($250 Off)

Tim December 26, 2025 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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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