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LinkedIn’s Content and Contacts Get Injected Into Samsung Bixby

Tim August 7, 2017 5

Samsung's Bixby is getting a new set of features this week, thanks to integration with LinkedIn. Moving forward, Galaxy S8 and S8+ owners who utilize Bixby Home can setup LinkedIn's calendar and contact features through the UI. If you're a busy businessman...

OnePlus 5 Now Comes in Gold for $479

Kellen August 7, 2017 5

The OnePlus 5 now comes in Soft Gold. This is a limited time and quantity thing (supposedly), so if gold is your thing, you'll have to act fast before supplies run out. The Soft Gold version of the OnePlus features 6GB and 64GB storage. It'll cost you $479,...

BLU Phones Reinstated on Amazon After Privacy Concerns

Tim August 7, 2017 5

After being taken down across Amazon's website due to privacy concerns, BLU devices have now been relisted. If you missed the drama, security firm Kryptowire recently released findings suggesting that select BLU devices could collect sensitive user data, then...

August’s Android Security Update Goes Live With Factory Images for Nexus, Pixel

Kellen August 7, 2017 5

Google just posted the Android security update for August 2017 and the files are already live for a number of devices. So far, we are seeing 7.1.2 files for Pixel and Pixel XL (NHG47Q, NJH47F, NKG47S, NZH54D), Pixel C (N2G48C), Nexus 6P (N2G48C), Nexus 5X (...

Hey, Here’s the Galaxy Note 8

Tim August 7, 2017 5

We're quickly creeping up to August 23, the scheduled date of the Galaxy Note 8's unveiling, but at the rate of which leaked info and photos are coming out, there may not be much left for Samsung to showcase. If you're the kind of person who gets a thrill from...

Old People, T-Mobile has a Good Deal for You on Unlimited Data

Kellen August 7, 2017 5

Starting August 9, if you are age 55 and over, T-Mobile wants to hand you a special T-Mobile ONE unlimited deal that us young pups can't touch. For just $60, under a special T-Mobile One Unlimited 55+ plan, you can get two lines of unlimited data, including...

Official: Samsung’s Galaxy S8 Active Arrives Exclusively at AT&T This Week

Kellen August 7, 2017 5

Samsung and AT&T announced the Galaxy S8 Active this morning, a phone that isn't much of a mystery, though that shouldn't take away from what is being presented here. Like Active phones from the past, the Galaxy S8 Active is an alternative to Samsung's...

Google Store Hosting All Sorts of Back to School Deals

Kellen August 7, 2017 5

The big story from the weekend was Google's sharp discount on its Pixel and Pixel XL phones by up to $200. The discounts there are the best we have seen on the Pixels to date, but they aren't the only discounts running right now through the Google Store. If...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 1

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 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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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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