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Don’t Miss These Android Stories: August 12, 2016

Kellen August 12, 2016 7

We're most certainly deep in the summer, if you couldn't tell, because the news cycle is slowing as we get ready for the big fall-holiday push. While the Galaxy Note 7 is on the way (one week away!), we still are waiting to hear Google's plans, as well as...

Samsung Seeds Invites to IFA Event, Teases New Gear Watches

Tim August 12, 2016 7

The time and place has been set for Samsung's next announcement, this time at IFA on September 1. Given the hands of a watch imagery used on the invite itself, we expect Samsung to show off its next generation of Gear smartwatches, and the timing seems about...

Friday App Sales: Dokuro, Backdrops Pro, Final Fantasy VI, and More

Tim August 12, 2016 7

This Friday brings us a whole new list of apps and games on sale via Google Play. To give you a preview, Square Enix's Final Fantasy VI can be grabbed for $11, the Pro version of Backdrops (my favorite wallpaper app) is on sale for $1, and you can grab Metro...

T-Mobile Seems to Have Axed the HTC 10 After Just Two Months

Kellen August 12, 2016 7

The HTC 10, a phone that is by all means one of the best Android phones of the year and HTC's best by a mile in about four, has been axed from T-Mobile's line-up after just two months. At least, that's what we are left to believe after the phone disappeared...

OnePlus Begins Rolling Out Hotfix Update for OnePlus 3, Incrementally

Tim August 12, 2016 7

OnePlus is rolling out a new hotfix update, labeled as OxygenOS 3.2.4, for the OnePlus 3. Specifically, this update is aimed at fixing an auto-reboot issue, brings improved call quality, and other "various fixes." Typically, I think of a hotfix as an update...

Galaxy Note 7 Will Get Android Nougat In 2-3 Months

Kellen August 12, 2016 7

When will the Galaxy Note 7 receive Android 7.0 Nougat? In 2-3 months, according to Samsung's Koh Dong-jin. The subtle announcement came during a short interview with Korea Times, as the company took a minute to continue to hype the launch of the new flagship...

AT&T Bringing Family Plans to Prepaid GoPhone Subscribers (Updated)

Tim August 11, 2016 7

Recently confirmed to FierceWireless, AT&T is bringing family plans to subscribers of the GoPhone prepaid service. Importantly, for those interested, it is noted that the family plans will be limited to the $45/3GB a month and $60/6GB a month tiers. This...

Auralux: Constellations, a Sequel, Launches August 25 on Android

Tim August 11, 2016 7

For fans of the original Auralux game, launching all the way back in July of 2012, the sequel is inbound! While the original launched with a Tegra-exclusive tag, it appears the sequel will not be device specific, allowing everyone to enjoy the real-time...

Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 3

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 9

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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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 6

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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Samsung Likes Taking $250 Off Its Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen December 30, 2025 7

Starting off a new year with a new phone sounds like a pretty fun idea to me. As someone who switches phones every month or...

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

Tim December 26, 2025 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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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