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Reminder: Verizon’s $20 Upgrade Fee Went Live Today

Kellen April 4, 2016 91

Just a quick reminder, but because today is April 4 and the go-live date for Verizon's latest fee introduction, be prepared going forward to pay an extra $20 when you buy a new phone at Verizon with a device payment plan or at full retail. This is Verizon's...

Huawei P9 to Come Equipped With Dual Leica Shooters

Tim April 4, 2016 91

In late February, Huawei and Leica announced a partnership that would reinvent smartphone photography. Details were scarce by what was exactly meant, since smartphone photography has already matured by leaps over the years, but with the latest leak of a render...

Android Auto Available in 18 New Countries

Kellen April 4, 2016 91

Seeing a flag for your country in the tweet below? Then you now have access to Android Auto. Enjoy. https://twitter.com/Android/status/717064192361148416

Google Play App Icons are Getting Updated for a More “Consistent Look”

Tim April 4, 2016 91

Announced today, Google is updating specific app icons to bring a more "consistent look" for the Play platform, with the Google Play button getting centerstage. As shown off on the Android blog, we should expect to see changes for Play Store, Play Movies, Play...

April’s Android Security Update Kicks Off Today With Factory Images (Updated)

Kellen April 4, 2016 91

This morning, Google kicked off the release of April's security patch by pushing out factory images of the update for supported Nexus devices. As of right now, we are seeing new images for the Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6, Nexus Player, Nexus 9 (WiFi and LTE),...

Beta Access Available to BlackBerry Priv Owners for Marshmallow Testing

Tim April 4, 2016 91

If you are the owner of a BlackBerry Priv and are tired of waiting for the Marshmallow update, BlackBerry has opened up beta access for a handful of owners, allowing testers to get their hands on software updates well ahead of public rollout. In the latest...

T-Mobile Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge Get Big Updates Today

Kellen April 4, 2016 91

On your T-Mobile Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge, feel free to jump through to Settings>About phone>Download updates manually, to check for an update, because you should have one waiting for you. Each phone is getting an update today that enhances voice...

Reminder: T-Mobile Customers, Claim Your Free Season of MLB TV Premium

Tim April 4, 2016 91

It was announced by T-Mobile last month that the company would be providing a free season of MLB TV Premium to all customers who choose to claim the promo. As a reminder to all baseball fans, you can claim your free season right now, directly from T-Mobile's...

What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 2

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 2

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 Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 12

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 18

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 6

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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Samsung Goes Instant $400 Off on Galaxy Z Fold 7

Kellen December 18, 2025 91

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 91

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 91

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 91

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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Best Buy Kicks Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra to $699 ($500 Off)

Kellen December 16, 2025 91

The final days of Xmas shopping are upon us and you may be looking for a last minute deal to finish off a shopping list or to...

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Google Sends Out $200 Credit Towards Pixel 10 Pro, Bringing Price to New Low

Tim December 15, 2025 91

Google is sending out $200 in credit towards the purchase of a Pixel 10 Pro or Pixel 10 Pro XL to eligible members, which can...

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Verizon Offers $25/Mo for 4 Lines, Free Flagship Phones For Those Who Switch

Tim December 15, 2025 91

Those following carrier news in 2025, you may be aware of Verizon's struggles. Last month, the company's new CEO announced 13...

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We’re at the Point Where You Only Buy a Pixel 10 Pro if It’s $300 Off

Kellen December 8, 2025 91

Paying full price for Google's Pixel devices is certainly a thing you could do. If you are the type to buy something on the...

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