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Google: Pixel Visual Core to be Enabled in Android 8.1 Developer Preview 2

Tim November 1, 2017 20

As most Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL owners should know, inside your phone is a special image processor, known as the Pixel Visual Core. As of now, this special processor is not enabled, but Google has provided specific details about when we'll be able to utilize it...

Google Drops Deductible for Normal Wear and Tear in Pixel 2 Preferred Care Plan (UPDATED)

Kellen November 1, 2017 20

After Google extended the standard warranty on the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL to two years following all of the 2 XL's display drama, a number of you who opted-in to the Google Store $129 Preferred Care plan were wondering if it was worth hanging on to. Was there...

LG V30 Review

Tim October 31, 2017 20

Since the V10, we have referred to LG's V series as the "stuff and things" lineup. The reason for this is LG's inclusion of pretty much everything you can pack into a smartphone. There were secondary displays, dual selfie cameras, high-end DACs to please the...

Schlage Adds Amazon Alexa Support for Sense Smart Deadbolts

Tim October 31, 2017 20

Schlage, makers of the Sense Smart Deadbolt, are announcing support for Amazon Alexa this week. With this integration, owners can get info on the current state of their door's deadbolt and control it all from within the Alexa app on their phone. To make this...

WhatsApp Now Lets You Delete Messages Sent by Mistake

Kellen October 31, 2017 20

WhatsApp has rolled out a message delete feature, y'all. They did so for those times where you potentially sent a message by mistake to a single person or a group. In order to delete a message, simply press and hold on a message, then choose "Delete" or "...

Google Just Announced Fast Pair for Hassle-Free Bluetooth Pairing

Kellen October 31, 2017 20

Starting with Google Play Services 11.7+ (and Android 6.0+), Android users will be able to take advantage of Google's new Fast Pair service that turns Bluetooth pairing into a hassle-free process. You'll also need compatible Bluetooth devices, but we're...

Razer Phone Listing Outs Specs Like a 5.72″ 120Hz Display, 4000mAh Battery, 8GB RAM

Kellen October 31, 2017 20

Tomorrow, Razer is expected to announce their first smartphone. Little is known about the device, but a listing that showed up at 3G UK yesterday may have outed some of the specs that will accompany this gaming-centric handheld. Are you sitting down for this,...

Verizon Galaxy S7, S7 Edge, Note 5, and S6 Edge+ Updated With Blueborne Patch

Kellen October 30, 2017 20

Earlier today, Verizon began pushing security updates to their Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ variants that included patches for the KRACK vulnerability. This afternoon, they are now following up those patches with Blueborne security patches for most of the rest of...

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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