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This New Batch of Android Wear Devices is Not Good Enough

Kellen March 14, 2017 119

Let's talk for a minute about Android Wear devices, particularly those that are new and should be feature-packed, checking all of the boxes of a 2017 smartwatch. And why are we doing this? Because as I was putting together all of the details of the TAG Heuer...

New Google Pixel Phones Might be Codenamed “Muskie” and “Walleye”

Kellen March 14, 2017 119

Google's hardware team(s), or the team(s) that work on making Nexus (and now Pixel) devices, are big fans of sea creatures. We know this because they always codename upcoming hardware products with fish or aquatic life names. Like this. This. This. You get the...

Which Android Wear Watches Have NFC and Support Android Pay?

Kellen March 14, 2017 119

Android Wear 2.0 is slowly rolling out to your favorite smartwatches, but it's also shipping on a new wave of devices. That new wave is pretty key to the success of one of Wear 2.0's biggest features: Android Pay. In order to use Android Pay from your wrist,...

Fossil Confirms, Android Wear 2.0 Rollout Begins Tomorrow

Tim March 14, 2017 119

In late February, it was announced via Fossil's Twitter account that Android Wear 2.0 updates would roll out in mid-March. Well, Fossil will attempt to hit the nail directly on the head tomorrow, March 15, when updates are now said to begin. The below tweet...

Gmail App Now Lets You Send and Request Money

Kellen March 14, 2017 119

The Gmail app on Android could be your new payment hub, assuming you are a fan of Google Wallet and need to send cash to people on the regular through email. Just like you have been able to on the web for some time, Google is adding an option in the Compose...

DEAL: T-Mobile Selling Gear VR for Only $50

Tim March 14, 2017 119

If you still haven't picked up a Gear VR for your compatible Samsung device, T-Mobile is offering the SM-R323 model for just $50, down from its usual price of $100. While T-Mobile does not directly list it as the SM-R323 model, it does specify USB Type-C,...

Exxon Mobil Speedpass+ Updated With Samsung Pay Support

Tim March 14, 2017 119

The Speedpass+ app from Exxon Mobil, which lets users pay for gas and other services at select gas stations using a smartphone, has just been updated to support Samsung Pay. With this added support, Samsung Pay users can now use the mobile payment service at ...

TAG Heuer Connected Modular 45 and Its Modular Self Now Official, Available Right Now for Purchase

Kellen March 14, 2017 119

Yesterday, we shared news of the TAG Heuer Connected Modular 45, a part of the company's Carrera line and the latest smartwatch from TAG Heuer, one that takes on the modular trend of the moment in order to create a timepiece that is both techie and haute...

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 119

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 119

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 119

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 119

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 119

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 119

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 119

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 119

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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