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Google’s 2022 Pixel Phones Were “Best Selling” Ever

Kellen February 2, 2023 26

Earnings report season is upon and Google is the latest to share their most recent quarterly numbers. As someone who doesn't pay much attention to how well the company is doing financially, I'm not here to tell you about their outlook, weird over-focus on AI,...

Samsung’s Galaxy S23 Software Support Such a Major Reason to Buy

Kellen February 2, 2023 26

That title is specific to what Samsung announced this week because the devices are still fresh in our minds, but it really stands for any major device they've made back through the Galaxy S21. Samsung continuing to provide support like no other Android maker...

Buying a Galaxy S23 or Galaxy S23 Ultra?

Kellen February 2, 2023 26

When a new phone drops - or in this case three new phones - we like to check the hype around it, to see if you are all feelin' it right away or hesitating for some reason. Now that the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra are official and pre-orders...

Galaxy Watch 4, Watch 5 Lineups Getting Camera Controller Update

Tim February 2, 2023 26

Software updates are now rolling out to the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 5 lineups, containing the changes Samsung outlined last month. There's fresh camera controls, allowing you to direct zoom levels on your phone's camera directly from the watch, as well...

EA Shutting Down Apex Legends Mobile, Ceases Battlefield Mobile Development

Tim February 1, 2023 26

Well, this is a downer. EA announced this week that it is shutting down Apex Legends Mobile and ceasing Battlefield Mobile development. Having launched last May, Apex Legends Mobile was a very well-liked game it seemed. It was near the top of all end-of-year...

New Android 13 QPR2 Beta 3 Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen February 1, 2023 26

Google released Android 13 QPR2 Beta 3 for select Pixel devices on Samsung's big day. Not nice, man. As of right now, if you own a Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 5, Pixel 5a, Pixel 6 or 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, or Pixel 7 or 7 Pro, you can grab the latest beta. The...

Samsung’s Best Galaxy S23 Ultra Deal: Big Instant Discount, Free Storage Upgrade

Kellen February 1, 2023 26

Watching our Galaxy S23 Ultra hands-on video will give you a preview of all that Samsung's new phone line offers. Reading our out write-ups, including the official specs list, should tell you most of the rest before our review is published. But look, pre-...

VIDEO: Galaxy S23 Lineup First Look and Hands-On!

Tim February 1, 2023 26

Samsung recently invited me to come down to San Francisco and join them at a decked out Galaxy Experience Space located at 111 Powell St. With the devices now official, all are welcome to check out the space and see exactly what I saw. During my time there, 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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Galaxy Watch Ultra at $399 Still Available ($250 Off)

Tim December 26, 2025 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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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