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Samsung Begins One UI 5.1.1, One UI Watch 5 Rollout to Older Galaxy Devices

Tim August 15, 2023 3

Samsung announced this evening that it will begin rolling out the latest version of One UI, which is One UI 5.1.1 and launched with the latest Galaxy foldables, later this week to the past generation of Galaxy Z devices. First to get the update will be the...

Android Gesture Navigation: Four Years Later, Do We Love It?

Kellen August 15, 2023 3

It's wild to think that the current Android gesture navigation system has been around since Android Q, which eventually launched as Android 10. At the time of that system's initial introduction, I was pretty critical of it as a step in the wrong direction, as...

YouTube Samples are Here to Help You Keep Discovering Your Next Jam

Kellen August 15, 2023 3

YouTube Music is adding a new discovery tool that is rolling out today. Called "Samples," you'll find a new tab in the app that works a lot like Reels in Instagram, where you can flip through short clips with a swipe and then take action if you see something...

Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5 See First Update Since Launch (Updated)

Kellen August 15, 2023 3

If you bought a Galaxy Z Flip 5 or Galaxy Z Fold 5 at launch, there may be an update waiting for you to download. That's at least according to Verizon, who is either suggesting those phones on its network need an out-of-box update or they are setting the...

Google Photos Update Adds New Memories Tab and a Bunch of Features

Kellen August 15, 2023 3

Google knows how much we all appreciate the Memories they send us on a daily basis about past trips or life events. In fact, their numbers show that 500 million people use the Memories feature in Google Photos each month - we all clearly love the Memories they...

Verizon’s 5G Network Gets More C-Band Access, Should Boost Your Speeds Immediately

Kellen August 15, 2023 3

When Verizon spent all of those billions back in March 2021 to acquire C-band spectrum to try and catch-up to T-Mobile's huge lead in the mid-band 5G spectrum race, they were hoping to deploy it all by the end of 2023. Throughout much of 2022 and 2023, they've...

You Didn’t Miss Out on Great Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Watch 6 Deals

Kellen August 14, 2023 3

For the most part, it's OK that you didn't take advantage of the pre-order deals Samsung offered for its new line-up of devices. If the time wasn't right then and is now, you can still save a ton of money on the Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and Galaxy...

Telegram Stories Launch for All, No Premium Subscription Required

Kellen August 14, 2023 3

Almost a month ago now, Telegram unwrapped a Stories feature for premium users that tried to take one of Instagram's most popular feature and embed it within a messaging app. That Stories feature is now available for everyone in an update released to celebrate...

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

Tim December 26, 2025 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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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