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New Google Home App’s Preview Program Opens Up

Kellen November 8, 2022 24

Google Home is scheduled to receive a huge makeover in the near future. We know because Google told us as much about a month ago, only they said the new experience would arrive first through a public preview program. Well, friends, the public preview is...

Amazon Photos App for Android Gets Much Needed Redesign

Tim November 8, 2022 24

A year after Amazon launched its redesigned Amazon Photos app for iOS, it's now giving us on Android the same courtesy. Inside, the app has gotten retooled top to bottom, with improved navigation and updated features being the main highlights in the changelog....

Original Galaxy Z Fold, Z Flip Drop to Quarterly Update Schedule

Tim November 8, 2022 24

The original Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip, released back in 2019, are dropping to a quarterly update schedule. This simply means that if you're still using one of these devices, expect to see fewer updates moving forward and it might be time to start...

Google is Dropping $150 Off Pixel 7 Pro for Black Friday, $100 Off Pixel 7

Kellen November 7, 2022 24

One of the longest running pieces of advice you'll see in our comments when Google opens up pre-orders for their newest phones is that you might be better off waiting to order one. There are those who ask "Why?" because they either forget or are new to the...

New Android 13 QPR1 Beta 3.1 Update for Pixel Phones Available Too

Kellen November 7, 2022 24

This first Monday of November is turning out to be a wild one. First we got the expected November Android security patch and now Google is pushing out another Android 13 QPR1 Beta. As of right now, if you own a Pixel 4a, Pixel 5, Pixel 5a, Pixel 6 or 6 Pro,...

Google Fixes Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 Bugs in November Update

Kellen November 7, 2022 24

The new November Android update is rolling out now to all of the still-supported Pixel phones from the Pixel 4 up through the Pixel 7 line. Google shared the new builds and also a changelog, showing that only the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 are getting noteworthy...

November 2022 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Phones

Kellen November 7, 2022 24

The first new month since the Pixel 7 launched is here and that means a monthly Google update is upon us. The latest Android security patch arrives to patch things before we get what should be a big Pixel Feature Drop in December. As of this moment, Google has...

A Lot of Pixel 7 Trade-In Devices Delayed, Stuck With USPS

Kellen November 7, 2022 24

Been wondering when that trade-in credit will come from your purchase of a new Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro? You aren't alone. The early flood of orders through the Google Store and the trade-in devices that were sent back through USPS on their way for evaluation...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 1

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

Kellen December 22, 2025 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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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