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Mobvoi Wants You to Know That It is Still Working on Wear OS 3 Updates

Kellen May 9, 2023 4

There was a time in the world of Wear OS where all we could think about was when devices not made by Samsung would receive the significant upgrade to Wear OS 3. Our main focus for a good chunk of last year was targeted at Fossil, because they were arguably for...

Tuesday Poll: What Upcoming Pixel Device Are You Most Excited For?

Tim May 9, 2023 4

Google's 2023 hardware roadmap is packed. We have the Pixel 7a inbound, Pixel Fold right around the corner, Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, plus reports indicating we have the Pixel Watch 2 now also set for launch later this year. Did I also mention Google has a...

Verizon Sends “Major” 5G Upgrades to 20 New Cities

Kellen May 9, 2023 4

US wireless carriers made such a goofy decision years ago to specify which type of 5G you were on at any given time. It added unnecessary complexity and was likely initially created as a way to try and act like they were keeping up with competitors who were...

OnePlus Pad Now Up for Order, Priced at $479

Tim May 9, 2023 4

OnePlus Pad is now available for order to US buyers. Priced at $479, the experience we got from this tablet is quite solid, with the battery and hardware size sticking out to us as major positives. Review: OnePlus Pad - Incredible Size, Solid First Attempt For...

Walmart’s New Onn 4K Google TV Unit is $19.88 and Available

Kellen May 8, 2023 4

If the Google-branded Google TV units at $29.99 and $49.99 weren't within the budget or maybe you didn't like their remotes, Walmart has a new option that could be very appealing. The retailer's new Onn. Google TV 4K streaming unit is now available and it...

Samsung May Updates Arrive on Galaxy Flip 4, Fold 4

Kellen May 8, 2023 4

The month of May is in full swing and Google was right on time with its new monthly updates for Pixel phones for the first time in a couple of releases. Samsung isn't far behind Google and is now pushing May updates to the Galaxy Flip 4 and Galaxy Fold 4. The...

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Sees FDA Clearance for Irregular Heart Rhythm Notifications

Kellen May 8, 2023 4

Samsung announced today that they have received FDA clearance for their Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification (IHRN) that will work together with the current ECG function already on their Galaxy Watch line-up. Further proactive monitoring of atrial fibrillation...

Google TV Gets a Refreshed Apps Only Mode

Kellen May 8, 2023 4

Google TV has an Apps Only mode - I basically learned that today. Apologies for not sharing this earlier, as many of you may find it more appealing to use regularly than the bloated, content recommendation machine that is Google TV's current experience. And I...

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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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