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Chrome Mobile Gets 4 New Search-Related Features

Kellen August 2, 2023 1

Chrome for both Android and iOS has picked up 4 new features that Google says will help you quickly find things you may be looking for. The experience is now easier or more at find trending searches and related searches, touching to search, and you get to see...

YouTube TV Offers New Subscribers Old Price of $65/Mo for Limited Time

Tim August 2, 2023 1

For those of us who have followed YouTube TV for quite a while, this news may be depressing. Happening right now, YouTube TV is offering a discounted price for new subscribers, bringing their total down to $64.99/mo for the first three months of subscription....

Google Moves Internally to Incorporate AI Into Google Assistant

Tim August 1, 2023 1

An internal email sent by Google VP Peeyush Ranjan and director of product Duke Dukellis lays out work the company is beginning to combine artificial intelligence (AI) and Google Assistant. The work is said to have already started for Assistant on mobile, and...

Fitbit App Getting Major Update With New UI This Fall

Kellen August 1, 2023 1

Google and Fitbit showed off a big redesign coming to the mobile Fitbit app. The all-new look provides a "personalized and customizable" experience with a holistic view of your health and wellness that focuses on the metrics you care the most about. That's a...

Two Years After Mobile Business Shutdown, I Haven’t Missed LG

Tim August 1, 2023 1

It's been over two years since LG made the decision to shut down its mobile business. Over the course of that time, I haven't thought to myself once, "Gee, I sure wish LG was releasing a phone this year." I don't mean for that to come off as mean, but let's...

Galaxy Watch 6 and Watch 6 Classic Updates: First Update Ready for Launch

Kellen July 31, 2023 1

Samsung's new watches, the Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic, have been fully announced at this point and we know all of their specs and when/how we can buy one. Their launch date is set for August 11, but because updates never sleep (or something?),...

I’m Ditching My Galaxy Tab S7+ for the Smallest Galaxy Tab S9

Kellen July 31, 2023 1

It has been over two years since I purchased one of Samsung's high-end tablets, so after looking closely at the now-official Galaxy Tab S9 series, I decided it was time to swap my Galaxy Tab S7+ for a newer model. Today might seem to be all about smaller...

Do You Really Want a Small Google Pixel Phone?

Kellen July 31, 2023 1

On a fairly regular basis, we get someone who asks, "Wouldn't it be great if we got a small phone again?" shortly after someone else has recently announced a new device line-up. It could be when Google unveils a new Pixel or two or Samsung a new foldable...

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 1

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 1

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 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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This Galaxy Watch Ultra Kicked to 50% Off

Kellen December 19, 2025 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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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