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Google Wallet for Android Finally Gets Complete Transaction History

Tim January 13, 2026 3

Checking complete transaction history for Google Wallet means taking a trip to the website, with history currently limited to only the last 10 purchases inside of the dedicated Android app. That appears to be changing. Inside of a changelog for Google Play...

Pixel 10a Hitting Online Retailers With February Launch Date

Kellen January 13, 2026 3

The Pixel 10a could launch very soon in some new colors. After surprising us a bit with a March launch of the Pixel 9a last year, Google could be ready to bring us its successor even earlier. The Pixel 10a has started popping up on international retailers with...

Google Play Services Updated With New Features

Tim January 12, 2026 3

There's a fresh Google Play Services update headed to devices, with a few new features inbound for the Android ecosystem, as well as a new Google Play store feature. Google notes new developer features for Google and third-party app developers to support...

Not Many, But Important Bug Fixes for Pixels in January Patch

Tim January 12, 2026 3

Google has posted the changelog for January's Pixel update. Unlike other months, there may not be countless fixes, but we still a few important ones. For example, there's a fix for a battery drain issue that affected select models, a fix for an AOD flicker, as...

Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 Updates are Missing: Here’s What is Happening With Your Pixel

Kellen January 12, 2026 3

The expected Pixel update schedule has changed in recent months for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 series. Both the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 series of phones should still be supported through 2026, 2027, and beyond, we're just starting to question what the cadence for...

2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 3

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or tablet or foldable, it's time to grab the January Pixel update. For this January Pixel update, Google is pushing new builds to Pixel 7a up...

Google Home Gets Fresh Set of Conditions and Actions for Improved Automation

Tim January 12, 2026 3

Google Home is getting a fresh set of starters/conditions and actions this week. These additions should make the idea of automation a bit easier for users. For example, you can now turn on your coffee machine, arm a security system, and control your robot...

Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 3

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's ecosystem. The collaboration will have Gemini models and cloud technology be the base of the next-gen Apple Foundation Models. That means...

Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 25

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

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Samsung Makes New Bixby Official in One UI 8.5 With Perplexity AI

Kellen January 20, 2026 3

The betas of One UI 8.5, as well as supposedly leaked screenshots, showed a potentially renewed investment in Bixby from...

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How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 11

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 3

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 3

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 10

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 5

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 7

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Galaxy Z Fold 7 is $1399 Off With No Trade-in Required ($600 Off)

Tim January 20, 2026 3

Samsung is hosting a deal on the Galaxy Z Fold 7, one that doesn't require a trade-in device to get serious money off of its...

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Samsung Smacks $1,000 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7

Kellen January 16, 2026 3

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 remains the best foldable in the game. In my opinion, there isn't a foldable close to this one - it's...

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“Final Call” on Google’s $250 Off Pixel 10 Pro Deal

Kellen January 15, 2026 3

We know this isn't actually the "final call" on Pixel 10 Pro deals because Google is always running deals on its smartphones,...

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Galaxy Watch Ultra for $329 Currently Unbeatable ($320 Off)

Tim January 15, 2026 3

For Android users looking to match what Apple offers with the Apple Watch Ultra, the Galaxy Watch Ultra is currently the...

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Pixel 10 Pro Slapped With Fresh $250 Off Discount

Kellen January 4, 2026 3

Google opened up its New Year's deals this weekend, bringing a new wave of discounts to all of its newest and best products....

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Pixel Watch 4 Gets $100 Discount to End the Year

Kellen December 31, 2025 3

Grabbing a Pixel Watch 4 to end 2025 is a thing you can do at its biggest discount to date. The LTE models are all $100 off,...

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Samsung Likes Taking $250 Off Its Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen December 30, 2025 3

Starting off a new year with a new phone sounds like a pretty fun idea to me. As someone who switches phones every month or...

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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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