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DEAL: SmartThings Link for NVIDIA SHIELD Now Just $10 With Code

Kellen October 24, 2017 17

SmartThings finally opened up pre-orders for the SmartThings Link a few weeks back and gave us a substantial discount to $15 to kick things off. Now that the device is shipping, they are back with an even better deal. You can now buy the SmartThings Link for...

UBreakiFix is Once Again the Exclusive Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL Walk-In Repair Shop

Kellen October 24, 2017 17

Some of you have been asking and uBreakiFix finally confirmed yesterday - they are indeed the exclusive walk-in repair shop for the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, just like they were for the original Pixel phones last year. uBreakiFix is now up to 335 stores across...

Ready for 2018 Google Pixel Codenames?

Kellen October 23, 2017 17

We believe that at least one of the 2018 Google Pixel codenames is currently "crosshatch," according to a trusted source of ours, but that Google may also be working on devices codenamed "albacore" and "blueline." Yes, I'm talking about next year's Pixel...

Video: 20+ Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL Tips and Tricks!

Tim October 23, 2017 17

Our written review is posted for the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, with our video review close to being done. In the meantime, maybe you've just received your shiny new Pixel device or are expecting it to come in soon, so to help you get acquainted, we wanted to...

Google Posts First Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL Factory Images (Updated)

Kellen October 23, 2017 17

Google just posted up the first factory image and OTA files for the new Pixel 2 ("walleye") and Pixel 2 XL ("taimen"). The images contain the October 2017 security patch and drop in under a couple of different build numbers. UPDATE: As you'll see below, if you...

Sony’s Xperia XZ Premium is Getting Oreo Update Starting Today

Kellen October 23, 2017 17

Wow, so, Sony said this morning that it has started the Android Oreo update rollout for the Xperia XZ Premium. That's huge news for those in the Sony ecosystem. That basically makes them the first to grab Oreo in an official capacity that isn't just an early...

Pay With Google Now an Option For Mobile Users on Chrome and in Select Apps

Tim October 23, 2017 17

Not too long ago, paying for anything on a mobile device could be a real hassle. You'd have to fill out the payment info on a tiny screen, hope the app doesn't crash, and the experience was hardly ever painless. Today, that changes, with Google launching Pay...

Ready for Verizon Gigabit LTE? Moto Z2 Force Now Is

Kellen October 23, 2017 17

When Verizon launches Gigabit LTE service later this year, the Moto Z2 Force will be one of the first phones able to take advantage of it. Thanks to an update that arrived on Friday, Motorola's newest flagship will be able to hit "peak speeds far exceeding...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 1

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 Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 12

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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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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Google Pixelsnap Qi2 Charger Gets First Ever Discount

Kellen December 16, 2025 17

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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DEAL: Pixel Watch 3 LTE With a 40% Drop in Price is Best Ever

Kellen December 16, 2025 17

The Pixel Watch 4 is a winner of a watch because Google brought a couple of fun upgrades for 2025. However, the Pixel Watch 3...

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