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Bixby Voice Available in Korea, Could be on Its Way to US Soon

Tim May 2, 2017 20

According to Korean media, Samsung is rolling out a completed version of Bixby to owners of the Galaxy S8, one that has Voice features enabled. As you may know, the current version of Bixby in the US is very underwhelming, not nearly complete when compared to...

Honor 6X Receiving Nougat and EMUI 5.0 Update Starting Today

Tim May 2, 2017 20

A big time update for the Honor 6X is rolling out starting today, one that will bring the device up to Nougat with EMUI 5.0. Inside the update, you'll find the typical Nougat features - multi-window support, better notifications, instant replies, an enhanced...

Google Home Adds Support for Additional Smart Home Products

Tim May 2, 2017 20

The Google Home supported partners and services page is listing official support for additional smart home product makers today, including iHome, Emberlight, and Leviton. We're not personally familiar with the products from the below listed makers, but...

Verizon LG V20 Updated With April’s Android Security Patch

Tim May 2, 2017 20

An update is headed out to the LG V20 on Verizon, bringing it up to the April 1, 2017 Android security patch level. Once updated, your V20's software version should be labeled as VS99514B. Weighing in at 763.5MB, it's entirely possible there are a few bug...

Facebook Messenger Rolls Out Instant Games to Users Worldwide

Tim May 2, 2017 20

Instant Games for Facebook Messenger is beginning to rollout worldwide, bringing plenty of gaming action to you and your friends. With the update, you can find turn-based games, leaderboards, and even tournaments to play in. Detailed back at F8, Instant Games...

DEAL: Moto G4 Plus 64GB/4GB RAM Model for $199, That’s $100 Off

Tim May 2, 2017 20

Another deal concerning the Moto G4 Plus is live on B&H Photo, this time for $100 off the original $299 price. With the savings, the grand total is marked at $199, which is a heckuva deal for the G4 Plus. Do note, this is the 64GB with 4GB RAM model, not...

Galaxy S8, S8+ on T-Mobile First to Receive ‘Red Tint’ Update in US

Tim May 2, 2017 20

Samsung and T-Mobile are pushing out the first red tint update to Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ owners in the US, one that should automatically correct a display calibration issue on the device. This issue was first reported when the phone began rolling out...

T-Mobile Announces Plans for Nationwide, True 5G Network

Tim May 2, 2017 20

T-Mobile announced its plan for a true, nationwide 5G network this morning, right on the heels of AT&T firing up its 5G Evolution. In the vlog posted below, John Legere calls out AT&T and 5G Evolution, summing up that its "bullshit." With T-Mobile's...

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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Galaxy Watch Ultra at $399 Still Available ($250 Off)

Tim December 26, 2025 20

For those with an aging Galaxy timepiece on the wrist, now is a good time to consider an upgrade. Samsung is offering very...

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Samsung Takes $1000 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7, Provides Free Storage Upgrade

Tim December 24, 2025 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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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