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Android 14 Beta 5 is Here for Pixel Devices!

Tim August 10, 2023 15

Google released Beta 5 of Android 14 for Pixel devices this morning, giving most Pixel device owners something fun to do today. Beta 5 is the last scheduled update in the Android 14 beat program, meaning this should be the last build we receive before Android...

Verizon Confirms Price Increases for Select Legacy Unlimited Plans

Tim August 10, 2023 15

Verizon made its plan to increase monthly pricing on select legacy unlimited plans official, confirming which plans are affected and how much the price is jumping. For anyone with a Go Unlimited 2.0, Beyond Unlimited 2.0, Above Unlimited, 5G Start plan, your...

Gboard Getting AI Stickers, AI Proofreading, and Enhanced Handwriting

Tim August 10, 2023 15

Code diggers are diving into the latest version of Gboard and discovering unannounced features that appear to be getting prepped for future release. We're talking AI-powered stickers, an entirely new AI-powered Proofreading feature, and a whole lot else. As...

Official: One UI 6 (Android 14) Beta Released for Galaxy S23 Lineup (Updated x2)

Tim August 10, 2023 15

Update 8/11 (7:36am PT): It's officially available after a couple of delays. Go grab it! Update (10:26am PT): Samsung states that it has shifted the release for One UI 6. We'll update you as we learn more. Samsung made the One UI 6 beta official for Galaxy S23...

Last Chance: You Should Pre-Order the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic

Tim August 9, 2023 15

I've been using the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic (43mm) for the past week and absolutely love it. I promise, the review is coming soon. In the meantime, it's our recommendation to you that you pre-order this device, especially if you're in the market for a new Wear...

Galaxy S24 Ultra Telephoto Camera Reported to Receive Major Upgrade

Tim August 9, 2023 15

If the latest Galaxy S24 Ultra rumor proves to be accurate, owners who love the zoom function on their Samsung device are in for a treat. Currently, the Galaxy S23 Ultra features a 10MP telephoto camera, capable of 3x optical zoom. According to well-known...

Solana’s Crypto Phone Gets Major Price Slash to $599

Tim August 9, 2023 15

A little over a year ago, Solana announced its $1,000 crypto phone called Saga. We were initially very excited for this device, as it was thought that the company was going to build what could have been a follow up to the original Essential Phone. That's not...

RootMetrics: All US Carriers Great, But T-Mobile Fastest

Tim August 9, 2023 15

RootMetrics released two reports this week: US State of the Mobile Union and State of 5G in the US. The takeaway? If you're a mobile customer in the US, especially in a metropolitan area and regardless of which carrier you pay each month, you're living the...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 1

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 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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There’s a Way to Get $700 Off a Pixel 10 Pro XL

Kellen December 22, 2025 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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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