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I Talked About How I Use Android Over at Android Intelligence!

Kellen May 25, 2017 78

You know you've been around a while when a colleague writes up a profile about your time in the business and starts it out by saying, "Gather 'round, kiddos, 'cause it's time to travel back to the Good Ol' Days of Android." Then again, I kind of have been...

Moto 360 (2nd Gen) Getting Android Wear 2.0 Update as Early as Today

Kellen May 25, 2017 78

According to Motorola's official support account on Twitter, the Android Wear 2.0 update is finally ready for the Moto 360 (2nd Gen). In fact, it's so ready that some owners of the device could see the update as soon as today. I don't have a charged Moto 360...

Andy Rubin’s Essential has Something to Announce on May 30, Likely Their First Phone

Kellen May 25, 2017 78

Ready for Andy Rubin's first phone from his new company, Essential? We'll likely see it on May 30 at Recode's Code Conference. The company Twitter account Tweeted for the first time today, announcing that they are "here to let you know something big is coming...

AccuWeather Introduces Android TV App With “Superior Accuracy”

Kellen May 25, 2017 78

AccuWeather released an Android TV app this morning, an app that aims to provide you with "the most accurate, personalized weather experience available in the world," according to the company's president of digital media. The app is available right now through...

Verizon Software Updates Arrive for S7 Line, S6 Line, Note 5, Priv, Moto Z, and More

Kellen May 25, 2017 78

If you own a top tier smartphone from Verizon that was released within the past two years, there is a good chance you will see an update this week. We're seeing new software for at least 11 devices, though that number could increase before the end of tomorrow....

Change Your Galaxy S8’s On-Screen Buttons to Match the Pixel With This App

Tim May 24, 2017 78

At long last, Galaxy S8 owners can ditch Samsung's on-screen button look, if they so desire. The developers over on XDA have released an APK file that will change the on-screen button look, providing the same button aesthetic you'd find on a Pixel device....

Google Photos Archive Feature Goes Live

Kellen May 24, 2017 78

Google rolled a new Archive tool out to Google Photos today that helps you clean-up your main photo feed. Going forward, you'll be able to toss photos aside that you may not want visible at all times without fully deleting them. The new Archive can be accessed...

Samsung’s New Gear 360 Arrives Tomorrow for $229

Kellen May 24, 2017 78

Samsung's new 360-degree camera, the latest version of the Gear 360 shown off at the Galaxy S8 unveiling, goes on sale tomorrow, May 25 in the US. It's priced at $229, but Samsung will kickoff a promotion first thing in the morning that could get you the...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 1

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 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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There’s a Way to Get $700 Off a Pixel 10 Pro XL

Kellen December 22, 2025 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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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