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Google Investigating Decreased Pixel 2 XL Fingerprint Reader Speed After Android 8.1 Update

Tim December 18, 2017 67

Users on the Google Support forum are claiming the speed of their fingerprint reader on the Pixel 2 XL has been slowed down, following an update to Android 8.1. Before the update, the Pixel 2 XL's fingerprint reader is pretty fast, unlocking the display almost...

DEAL: Nova Launcher Prime Down to Just $1 on Google Play

Tim December 18, 2017 67

This time of year is always about gift giving to those you love, but have you taken the time to spoil yourself a little bit? For a limited time, you can get Nova Launcher Prime for just $1, which is a perfect, inexpensive treat for your Android device. If you'...

DEAL: Pixel 2 is $50 Off and Pixel 2 XL is $75 Off at Google Store (Plus Trade-In Offers Still Available)

Kellen December 18, 2017 67

Over the weekend, Google kicked off its best deal yet on Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. The regular Pixel 2 now starts at $599, thanks to a $50 discount, while the Pixel 2 XL now starts at $774, thanks to a $75 discount. Those are straight-up discounts too, not weird...

Weekly Recap: Net Neutrality Vote, Galaxy S9 Renders, and The Last Jedi

Tim December 15, 2017 67

This week was one for the books. We had the FCC's vote to kill neutrality, got our first potential look at the Galaxy S9, and Star Wars: The Last Jedi hit theaters. Yup, a whole lot happened. If you missed this week's coverage, allow me to briefly recap....

DEAL: Misfit Vapor Down to Just $140 on Amazon, $60 Off

Tim December 15, 2017 67

Misfit Vapor, the Android Wear-powered smartwatch that everyone was chirping about months ago, but got less excited with as delays took place and specs were changed, is up on sale through Amazon. The retail price for Vapor is $200, but for a limited time, you...

Report: Samsung Galaxy S9 Unveiling Set for February, Retail Launch in March

Tim December 15, 2017 67

According to a recent report from Bloomberg, Samsung's plan for 2018 is to unveil the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ in February, then launch it globally in March. If this is indeed what happens, it would be one of the earliest launches we've seen from Samsung....

The Last Jedi’s Rey (Jedi Training) Arrives in Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes

Tim December 15, 2017 67

The game I won't shut up about, Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes, just received a new character that all Resistance squads will want to have. Rey (Jedi Training), is now in the game, synergizing ridiculously well with BB-8, Resistance characters, and many other...

These US Cities Lean on WiFi Usage the Most, According to OpenSignal

Tim December 15, 2017 67

We tend to discuss mobile technologies like 4G LTE and 5G the most around here, so we don't often take the time to talk about another important aspect of our daily smartphone usage, which happens to be WiFi usage. I don't know about you, but I'm on WiFi a ton...

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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Samsung Takes $1000 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7, Provides Free Storage Upgrade

Tim December 24, 2025 67

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 67

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 67

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 67

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 67

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 67

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 67

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 67

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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