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A Few Google Home Mini Review Units had a Privacy Issue That Google Already Fixed (Updated!)

Kellen October 11, 2017 23

After the big October 4 Google event from last week, Google handed out Google Home Mini review units to press in attendance. We've been using ours since and have had zero issues with it. Unfortunately, not all reviewers have had the same experience, including...

Google Store Trade-In Program has Some Things You Should be Aware Of (Updated!)

Kellen October 10, 2017 23

The trade-in program that Google launched in the Google Store just before announcing the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL sure looks like a sweet option to score a discount on a new phone, especially if you are coming from an original Pixel or Pixel XL and don't mind...

LG V30: First 10 Things to Do!

Kellen October 10, 2017 23

As you are now well-aware after watching our LG V30 unboxing, we do indeed have a retail V30 in house and are (finally) progressing towards that official review. Before we get there, though, we like to get to fully know the ins-and-outs of devices like this...

Verizon Moto Z, Z Play, Z Force Updated With Blueborne Patch

Tim October 10, 2017 23

The Moto Z, Moto Z Force (software version: NCLS26.118-23-1-1), and Moto Z Play (software version: NDNS26.118-23-4) on Verizon are receiving the September Android Security patch, which includes a fix for the Blueborne vulnerability. If this is the first you're...

LG V30 Unboxing!

Tim October 10, 2017 23

We have had an LG V30 in the office for some time, but because it was a non-retail unit, we weren't able to bring you all of the coverage we usually do. We didn't unbox it, review it, or anything like that. Well, we have a retail unit now, so all of that...

Report: Galaxy Note 9 May Have Fingerprint Reader Embedded in Display

Tim October 10, 2017 23

We've seen reports over the past year about Samsung and Apple in a race to embed fingerprint readers in front displays. According to the latest report, Samsung may score a "W" come late next year with the Galaxy Note 9 if all goes smoothly. As reported,...

Android Wear Will Receive Incremental Updates via Google Play Between OTA Updates

Tim October 10, 2017 23

Announced via Google+ this week, the only place Android Wear news seems to be alive and well, the wearable platform from Google will receive incremental updates via official Android Wear app updates on Google Play, instead of all things being pushed through in...

Outlook for Android Gets a Bunch of Calendar Enhancements and Features

Kellen October 10, 2017 23

If you use Outlook for email and calendar purposes, you are going to love today's update on Android. I think. I mean, if adding meetups and managing delegates and shared calendars is something you've been dying to have, then yeah, this sh*t is going to make...

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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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