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Verizon Galaxy S5 Owners, How’s Lollipop Treating You a Couple Weeks In?

Tim February 13, 2015 224

While it was most impressive the way Verizon and Samsung pushed out Lollipop, surprising owners of the Galaxy S5 a couple of weeks ago, we are getting reports from readers that the update is destroying their battery life. Since we are not receiving emails...

RIP, Google Helpouts.

Kellen February 13, 2015 224

Helpouts, Google's please-help-me-now-live-on-video-I-don't-know-what-I'm-doing service that is powered by Hangouts, is closing on April 20. First reported by TechCrunch, Google has now announced via the Helpouts site that the service is being shut down...

Fenix Updated Through Google Play, Brings Support for Twitter Videos, Bug Fixes

Tim February 13, 2015 224

An update is available for users of Fenix, the 3rd-party Twitter app that we recently rediscovered for ourselves, which is now one of the first 15 apps we install on each device we get. To make it short and sweet, this Twitter app has the DL stamp of approval....

AT&T Introduces 7GB “Truly Shareable” Plan With Rollover Data for $75

Kellen February 13, 2015 224

AT&T added a new data option to its Mobile Share Value line-up this morning with the introduction of a 7GB "truly shareable" bucket that runs $75 per month and has Rollover Data. Beginning Sunday, February 15, AT&T customers can (for a limited time)...

Mattel Intros Modern View-Master Learning Tool, Based on Google Cardboard

Tim February 13, 2015 224

Mattel announced its latest product this morning, in slight collaboration with Google, a modern View-Master toy based off of the Google Cardboard design. Utilizing Google's vast gallery of photosphere pictures, Mattel plans on sending kids across the world...

Here is Samsung’s First Teaser for the Galaxy S6

Kellen February 13, 2015 224

"Great vision. A unique view. That's what inspires me," says a random voice in Samsung's first teaser for the next Galaxy phone, likely the Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S Edge.The quote is joined by video of a car moving swiftly through a tunnel filled with lights and...

Sling TV is Running a 50% Off Nexus Player Deal Too, When Support Goes Live

Kellen February 13, 2015 224

Yesterday, Sling announced a deal in partnership with Amazon to offer you either a free Fire TV Stick or 50% off the Fire TV when you signed up for three months of their new Sling TV service. While that's a heck of a deal, especially for those looking to rid...

First 15 Apps I Install on Every New Android Device

Kellen February 12, 2015 224

As a part of this job, I have the (depending on how you look at it) pleasure of setting up new Android devices more often than any normal human should. The process, which has become much easier and more automated on Lollipop, can be both tedious and exciting....

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 224

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 224

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 224

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 224

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 224

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 224

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 224

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 224

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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