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LG V30 Arrives in the US Next Week (Updated)

Kellen September 28, 2017 117

Here comes the LG V30! I know it seems like this phone was announced forever a go, now that the iPhone 8 and Galaxy Note 8 have both come and gone, but it really has only been about a month. Then again, that was kind of a while ago and the phone is only...

Google Assistant Arrives for Android TV Platform, Including NVIDIA SHIELD TV

Tim September 28, 2017 117

The wait is over! After being detailed at CES in January of this year, Google Assistant is rolling out to the Android TV platform. Whether you have a Smart TV powered by Android TV or own an NVIDIA SHIELD TV, you can now utilize the power of Google Assistant...

You Can Now Place Outbound Phone Calls to Most Numbers With Your Amazon Echo Devices

Kellen September 27, 2017 117

Along with the various Amazon product unveils today, the company also announced that Amazon Alexa can now place outbound phone calls to most numbers from Amazon Echo devices. Previously, Alexa could only do voice or video calls and messages from Echo device to...

theScore Sports Releases “Biggest Update Ever” and Boy are Users Unhappy

Kellen September 27, 2017 117

Last night, theScore Sports, a sports app that has been one of the best (the best in my opinion) for a number of years now, received its "biggest update ever." The update is also not being received well by its users, with many already looking elsewhere for...

Amazon Announces New Echo, Echo Plus, Echo Spot, Echo Connect, and Echo Buttons

Tim September 27, 2017 117

Amazon announced a new Echo device lineup today, consisting of four products: A new Echo with assorted exterior materials, Echo Plus, Echo Spot, Echo Connect, and Echo Buttons. Amazon Echo The new Echo (pictured above) is much like the last Echo, featuring...

Amazon Announces New Fire TV 4K Dongle With Alexa Remote for Just $69.99

Kellen September 27, 2017 117

Amazon had itself a heck of day today, and one that came as a surprise. Not only did they just unveil a handful of new Echo devices with Alexa on board, they showed off their new Fire TV 4K unit that packs 40% more power than the previous gen Fire TV Stick,...

Report: Pixel 2 XL Features Stereo Speakers, Music Recognition and Portrait Mode

Tim September 27, 2017 117

According to the latest intel posted by XDA, the Pixel 2 XL will indeed come with a few previously rumored features, including dual stereo speakers, a portrait mode for the rear-facing camera, as well as an auto music recognition service. Let's break this all...

Essential Estimated to Have Sold Just 5,000 Units

Tim September 27, 2017 117

According to estimates from BayStreet Research, the Essential Phone is getting creamed on the open market. In total, Essential is reported to have sold only 5,000 units of its premium Android handset, well under any reasonable target the company may have set...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 1

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 117

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 117

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 117

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 117

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 117

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 117

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 117

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 117

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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