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Question of the Day: When is Your Black & White Pixel 2 XL Estimated to Arrive?

Kellen October 18, 2017 283

Tomorrow is the official Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL launch day, in case you had forgotten. And we know that a bunch of pre-orders from both the Google Store and Verizon have shipped (our Pixel 2 did) and are expected to hit doorsteps at some point throughout the...

Samsung Announces Bixby 2.0, a “Bold Reinvention” of a Platform That’s Barely 6 Months Old

Kellen October 18, 2017 283

Samsung announced Bixby 2.0 this morning at the Samsung Developer Conference. The announcement focuses on the future of the platform and a plan for it to be more open and accessible to developers, as well as to new device categories. In fact, Samsung is...

Monument Valley 2 Hits Google Play on November 6

Tim October 18, 2017 283

Back in June of this year, Monument Valley 2 launched with iOS exclusivity. Today, the developers gave Android users a reason to be excited for November 6. According to a tweet sent out by ustwo games, the game will finally be made available for Android that...

SHIELD TV With SHIELD Remote Bundle Available for Purchase, Priced at $179

Tim October 18, 2017 283

Your typical SHIELD TV bundle came with a SHIELD Controller included, starting at $199. Now, there's a new bundle available, a SHIELD TV coupled with just a SHIELD Remote, priced at $179.99. This new bundle is available for purchase today, perfect for those...

Motorola’s Moto Mod Speaker With Amazon Alexa Official at $149, Arrives in November

Kellen October 18, 2017 283

The newest Moto Mod to join the ever-expanding family is the Moto Smart Speaker with Amazon Alexa. With this speaker connected to your Moto Z device, you'll be able to access Alexa by voice command at any time. Like all other Moto Mods, this Amazon Alexa-...

Moto X4 Joins Amazon Prime Exclusive List, Available for $329 (Updated)

Kellen October 18, 2017 283

Motorola's Moto X4, a device that jumps beyond the budget realm and into a tempting territory just before Android's high-end market, will join Amazon's Prime Exclusive line-up today at a ridiculously low price. For $329.99, you'll be able to own this latest...

Garmin Speak is a Mini Alexa-Equipped Car Accessory, Priced at $149

Kellen October 17, 2017 283

Garmin and Amazon have teamed up to launch the Garmin Speak, a mini Amazon Echo-like device with Amazon Alexa onboard to give you voice control powers when in your car. That means access to Alexa's skills as you drive, only this is in a tiny package that...

Control What You Watch on YouTube TV With Your Voice Via Google Home

Tim October 17, 2017 283

Announced today, subscribers to YouTube TV can now control what they watch with their voice via new support for Google Home. To lay this out simply, let's say you have both a Google Home and Chromecast in your house, plus a subscription to YouTube TV. If you...

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 283

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 283

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 283

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 283

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 283

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 283

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 283

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 283

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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