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Chefs Rejoice, Google Clock Getting New Timers Widget

Tim August 30, 2024 7

I don't know about y'all, but when I'm in the kitchen, I set a lot of timers. Most of the time I'm using the Nest Hub, but if I'm heading outside and manning the Blackstone or barbecuing something on the Weber, I'll set the timers on my phone. News of a new...

DEAL: Galaxy Z Fold 6’s Top Model is $1,440 Off With Trade, 1TB Upgrade

Kellen August 30, 2024 7

A holiday shopping weekend is upon us and the Galaxy Z Fold 6 deals are still looking spicy even after the device has been on the market for several weeks. For those loving the idea of a big foldable, the Fold 6 is somehow still $1,200 off from select trade-...

Verizon Customers Get Satellite Messaging Later This Year

Tim August 30, 2024 7

Verizon announced a partnership with Skylo this week, a Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) communications provider. The goal of the partnership is to provide access to satellite messaging for customers, but also continue to innovate in the satellite IoT technology...

Galaxy Watch Ultra Review: A Big and Fun Smartwatch Experience

Kellen August 30, 2024 7

Samsung decided to try something new this year with its watch line by introducing a tough or rugged smartwatch called the Galaxy Watch Ultra. While Samsung has focused on health and fitness with the Galaxy Watch line for some time, this is their attempt at the...

Android 15 QPR1 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Devices, Including Pixel 9

Tim August 29, 2024 7

Last week, Google released Android 15 QPR1 Beta 1, but didn't include the Pixel 9 lineup. That has now changed, sort of. Beta 1.1 is now available for all Pixel devices dating back to the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, with apparent exception to the Pixel 9 Pro and...

Gemini-Powered Gmail Q&A Comes to Android

Tim August 29, 2024 7

Gmail has a relatively robust search feature, but what if you could literally ask a question to your inbox and have it spit out results? Google is introducing this exact feature with Gmail Q&A, a Gemini-powered function that allows Gmail users to utilize...

Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6 Get Latest Security Patch

Tim August 29, 2024 7

Samsung's latest foldable devices, Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6, are now receiving the August security patch. Related: Fold 6 Review | Flip 6 Review The changelog also speaks of performance improvements, but that's rather vague and unhelpful. Should...

Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL Review: Choice is Great, So Are These Phones

Kellen August 29, 2024 7

The launch of the Pixel 9 series is without a doubt the biggest for Google in many years. Instead of giving us two phones - one Pro, one non-Pro - they gave us 4 phones to try to decide between, all of which have been massively redesigned. There's the regular...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025

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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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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YouTube Premium Kicking 40% Off Pixel 10 for Subscribers

Kellen December 17, 2025 7

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 7

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 7

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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