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HTC U11 Now Shipping in the US

Kellen June 9, 2017 28

HTC's newest phone, the U11, is now shipping in the US. The phone is still priced at $649 (unlocked) and comes in three colors, Amazing Silver, Sapphire Blue, and Brilliant Black. If interested, you'll be able to buy the unlocked version of the phone from HTC...

Android O is Officially Android 8.0

Kellen June 8, 2017 28

This isn't surprising, since Google told us a couple of years ago to expect a point change each year, but Android O is now officially Android 8.0. In the latest developer preview 3 that dropped today, we get confirmation of that. There isn't really anything...

Latest Android O Developer Preview Features Finalized APIs

Tim June 8, 2017 28

As announced by Google this morning, the APIs found in Developer Preview 3 for Android O are the finalized versions, meaning, this build is essentially what we can expect in terms of features and capabilities when Android O begins rolling out to consumers....

Google Shares Dates for Nexus and Pixel Telephone, Online Support Cutoff

Kellen June 8, 2017 28

In recent months, Google has tried to make it clear as to how long they will officially support both Nexus and Pixel devices. And when I say "support," I'm talking about Android version updates, security updates, and now telephone or online support. This...

Android O Developer Preview 3 Factory Images Available

Tim June 8, 2017 28

For those not in the Android Beta Program, and you like to get a little dirty and manually flash your files, Android O Developer Preview 3 factory images are now available from Google. Labeled as OPP3.170518.006, you can download these files for the Nexus 5X,...

Deal: Buy a Nest Cam Indoor and Outdoor for $348, Save $50

Tim June 8, 2017 28

Thanks to a Father's Day promotion, buyers of both a Nest Cam Indoor and Nest Cam Outdoor can save $50, bringing the price of the bundle down to $348 from $398. Given the names, the Nest Cam Indoor is perfect for anyone looking to monitor an indoor space,...

DEAL: US Unlocked LG G6 is $549.99 Right Now ($50 Off)

Kellen June 8, 2017 28

The US unlocked LG G6 is on sale right now at B&H Photo, for those interested in a really good phone that isn't the Galaxy S8. At a $50 discount, both black and silver models are available and work on all major US carriers, including Verizon. $549.99 is...

OnePlus Shares OnePlus 5 Image, Confirming Dual Camera

Kellen June 8, 2017 28

After the leak earlier in the week that gave us the first clean look at the top half of the upcoming OnePlus 5, OnePlus has now confirmed that that was indeed the phone and that it will have a dual camera. On Twitter this morning, OnePlus shared the photo 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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Samsung Takes $1000 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7, Provides Free Storage Upgrade

Tim December 24, 2025 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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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