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Essential Phone Will Get Major OS Updates for 2 Years, Monthly Security Patches for 3

Kellen August 17, 2017 55

Because Andy Rubin made the Essential Phone, being the father of Android and all, we sort of assumed that the phone would receive timely updates for a long time to come. Rubin and his team haven't said much officially about updates so far, but today he did...

Essential Phone Now Available for Pre-Order at Sprint, Other Retailers Today

Kellen August 17, 2017 55

Today appears to be Essential Phone launch day! Both Essential and Sprint just dropped announcements, saying that you can buy (or pre-order) the phone this morning. If you want the unlocked version, you'll want to head directly to Essential's site or to Best...

DEAL: Because Headphone Jacks are Dying – AUKEY’s Wireless Earbuds are Just $16.99

Kellen August 16, 2017 55

The Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 likely won't have headphone jacks. That's going to make a whole bunch of people mad, but it also means that while being mad, you'll still need some headphones to listen to as you sulk through your latest Dashboard Confessional...

DEAL: LG Watch Style is Just $108 Right Now ($142 Off)

Kellen August 16, 2017 55

I don't know how long this deal with last, but you can get the LG Watch Style over at eBay for $107.99 at the moment. That $142 discount comes via coupon code that eBay is running on all sorts stuff. Yes, you read that right, this is a $250 Android Wear watch...

Nokia 8, a Flagship Phone Made by HMD, is Official for Europe With ZEISS Optics

Kellen August 16, 2017 55

HMD announced its latest Nokia-branded phone today, the Nokia 8. This phone is without a doubt a flagship level phone that is headed for Europe in September. It may never come to the US, but should it, you'll know about it, thanks to this post. The Nokia 8...

Q&A, FAQ Section Rolling Out to Google Maps Listings

Tim August 16, 2017 55

There's likely been a time when you've had a question concerning a place you were thinking about going to. For example, maybe you're curious about outside seating at a local eatery or want to know about parking at a particular business. Well, Google Maps has a...

Google Home Calling: Everything You Need to Know

Kellen August 16, 2017 55

You now know that Google Home calling is starting to rollout and should be on your units within a week if it isn't already. As fun as that sounds, blasting out Google Home calls to friends, family, and random businesses after an evening full of drinking, I'm...

Google Home Gets Free Calling in the US and Canada

Kellen August 16, 2017 55

After first introducing phone call capabilities to Google Home back at Google I/O, Google says that the feature has now arrived and will rollout to Home units starting today and continuing over the coming week. That means you'll be able to yell out, "Hey,...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025

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 5

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 2

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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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 18

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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This Galaxy Watch Ultra Kicked to 50% Off

Kellen December 19, 2025 55

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 55

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 55

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 55

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 55

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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Best Buy Kicks Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra to $699 ($500 Off)

Kellen December 16, 2025 55

The final days of Xmas shopping are upon us and you may be looking for a last minute deal to finish off a shopping list or to...

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Google Sends Out $200 Credit Towards Pixel 10 Pro, Bringing Price to New Low

Tim December 15, 2025 55

Google is sending out $200 in credit towards the purchase of a Pixel 10 Pro or Pixel 10 Pro XL to eligible members, which can...

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Verizon Offers $25/Mo for 4 Lines, Free Flagship Phones For Those Who Switch

Tim December 15, 2025 55

Those following carrier news in 2025, you may be aware of Verizon's struggles. Last month, the company's new CEO announced 13...

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