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Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro at $150 Off is Such a Good Deal Still

Tim April 3, 2023 17

It feels necessary to re-highlight that buyers can still snag both the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro at their best prices since launch. Amazon has the two models available for $150 off their retail pricing, which makes these prices the best we've ever seen. It's...

Report: Galaxy Z Fold 5 Hardware, Hinge System Nearly Perfect

Tim April 3, 2023 17

Fresh intel out of South Korea has us believing that Samsung, with its fifth generation model, has perfected the hardware and hinge system on the Galaxy Z Fold. It's reported that the Galaxy Z Fold 5 will be lighter, thinner, and also feature a completely...

Sony, Why are You Like This?

Tim March 31, 2023 17

Let's get one thing straight: Sony makes good phones. The hardware is always nice and the software has taken positive steps to becoming a perfectly usable skin atop what's usually the latest build of Android. The camera experience is top notch, and overall,...

How to Pair Your Pixel Watch to a New Phone Without Factory Resetting

Kellen March 30, 2023 17

You can't. That's the short answer anyway. But no, you can't change to a new phone and bring your Google Pixel Watch with it without factory resetting. I wish I could tell you the reasoning behind it. All I know is that Wear OS has been this way from the...

Purple Gets Love With New $449 Galaxy A54, Now Up for Pre-Order

Tim March 30, 2023 17

$1K phone haters, this one is for you. Samsung's latest A-series device is now up for pre-order, priced at a very affordable $449. The Galaxy A54, while less expensive than devices like the Galaxy S23 and OnePlus 11, still features specs that should allow it...

Galaxy S23 Getting a Big Time Camera Update With Autofocus Improvements, More

Kellen March 30, 2023 17

The Samsung Galaxy S23 line launched with one of the best camera solutions in the industry. But now that we're a month from launch, we get to see the areas of improvement that Samsung has decided to focus on out of the gate. Up first we have the camera, which...

TBT: HTC Phones x Beats Audio, a Game Changer

Tim March 30, 2023 17

Earlier this week, Kellen and I were discussing this idea that Android used to be fun. While I could argue that it's still fun, there are certain examples from about 10 years ago that do give credit to the notion that Android was indeed much more fun in past...

Android 14 Will Intro Enhanced PIN Privacy Feature

Tim March 29, 2023 17

Fresh Android 14 details are getting disclosed ahead of official unveiling, all thanks to the tireless code digging of Mishaal Rahman. In the latest, we're learning that Android 14 will likely offer a new security setting under the Screen Lock menu called...

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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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