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Galaxy S8’s Face Unlock Might be Just as Bad as Android 4.0’s

Tim March 31, 2017 80

On stage during the unveiling of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, Samsung detailed a security feature similar to one found in Ice Cream Sandwich - Face Unlock. With it, users simply hold their face up to the phone, the phone recognizes the user, then unlocks the...

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Specs Comparison: Galaxy S8 vs. Galaxy S7, Galaxy S8+ vs. Galaxy S7 Edge

Kellen March 31, 2017 80

Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge owners are probably wondering if they should consider upgrading to the Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+. That's going to be a tough decision to make, since those phones should still be holding up well after only a year. To hopefully help...

LG G6 Launched at Verizon Today, and You Can Still Get a Free TV With Purchase

Kellen March 30, 2017 80

I know that world is still focused on yesterday's big Samsung Galaxy S8 event, but the LG G6 launched today at Verizon. And we're talking full launch, as in, you can walk into a Verizon store and buy one. Pre-orders are done, man. If the Galaxy S8 and S8+ didn...

Official: Simple Now Supports Android Pay

Tim March 30, 2017 80

You read that right, Simple customers - the world's most tech-savvy bank (not official or backed up by actual data), Simple, now supports Android Pay. After a long, long wait, customers can now add their Simple debit cards to Android Pay and everything should...

Your Mentions Inside Replies No Longer Count Towards 140-Character Limit on Twitter

Tim March 30, 2017 80

With a single tweet on Twitter, you are given 140 characters to get across what you are trying to say. It's not the easiest thing to do at times, especially when you're trying to talk to multiple users at once. With a change for how mentions are handled within...

ZTE Invites Axon 7 Mini Owners to Test Android 7.1.1 Update

Tim March 30, 2017 80

If you own an Axon 7 Mini from ZTE, the company is inviting you to test Android 7.1.1 ahead of public release. Getting started is easy enough. All you'll need to do is fill out the participation form (linked below), then be sure to follow the rules ZTE lays...

Your Android Wear Watch Hasn’t Received 2.0 Because Google Found a Bug

Tim March 30, 2017 80

Let's say you are wearing a Huawei Watch. You're probably thinking to yourself, "Gosh, am I ever going to receive the Android Wear 2.0 update?" Well, we might finally have an answer for why the update is taking so long, and it's all because of a bug. Detailed...

Samsung DeX Up for Pre-Order From Samsung for $149.99, Ships in April

Kellen March 30, 2017 80

Samsung, with its DeX dock, is the latest electronics manufacturer to assume for some reason that you want your phone to double as a computer. Sure, the idea makes a bit of sense - that whole one computer with you all of the time to rule them all thing - but...

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 80

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 80

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 80

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 80

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 80

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 80

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 80

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 80

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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