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The Fast Get Faster: T-Mobile Deploys New Layer of 5G Spectrum Across US

Tim December 12, 2022 9

In October, T-Mobile continued its reign of high-speed dominance here in the US. This month, it has announced that it is getting even faster, thanks to the launch of a new layer of 1900MHz mid-band UC (ultra capacity) 5G spectrum nationwide, which should...

YouTube Widgets Updated With Material You Hotness

Tim December 12, 2022 9

YouTube is rolling out a freshly updated look for its Android widgets to all users, one that has been floating around on and off again since at least November. This week, the updated widgets are officially here for those of you running an Android 13-powered...

Google Pixel 7 Pro Deal Returns at $150 Off, Pixel Watch at $50 Off

Kellen December 11, 2022 9

For most of last month, Google dropped the prices on its best new products. That meant a $150 discount on the Pixel 7 Pro, $100 discount on the Pixel 7, and $50 off the Pixel Watch for the first time. Those prices stuck around for longer than we expected,...

Don’t Overlook These Hot ‘Live Bloom’ Pixel Wallpapers

Tim December 9, 2022 9

Looking to spice up that home screen? Inside the latest Pixel phone update, Google has placed new live wallpapers under a section called Live Bloom. When applied, the wallpapers have a very nifty parallax effect, meaning whenever you tilt your phone, the...

Verizon Galaxy Z Fold 4, Z Flip 4 Get Android 13 (One UI 5) Upgrade

Tim December 9, 2022 9

Verizon is now shipping out the Android 13 (One UI 5) upgrade to the new Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4. We know owners were getting a little impatient for this, so here it is and we can all start to settle down. Curious what's inside this update? We've...

DEAL: Nest Hub 2-Pack for $89 Ain’t Bad

Tim December 9, 2022 9

Don't have Nest Hub (2nd-Gen) units sprinkled throughout your home? Well, maybe you should? Currently, Google is selling Nest Hub units at just $50 a pop, but for those who want to get two units, you can do so for $89, which is a crazy good price. To get this...

Google Intros Two Modes to Prevent Chrome From Hogging Device Memory, Battery

Tim December 9, 2022 9

Google introduced two new modes from the Chrome browser this week, with both of the modes scheduled to be rolled out across all platforms over the next couple of weeks. The modes are called Memory Saver and Energy Saver, and with names like those, I'm sure you...

After December’s Big Update, How’s Your Pixel Phone?

Kellen December 8, 2022 9

The December update that Google pushed out this week to all of its still-supported Pixel phones is a big one. It's a quarterly release that aims to address a massive list of items, bringing with it bug fixes and improvements to almost every area of the a Pixel...

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 Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 12

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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There’s a Way to Get $700 Off a Pixel 10 Pro XL

Kellen December 22, 2025 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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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