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First Android 13 QPR1 Beta Update Now Available for Pixel Phones (Updated: Live!)

Kellen September 8, 2022 13

If it's not in a few minutes, it looks like it should be shortly - Android 13 QPR1 is supposed to be available in the Android Beta Program. The Android Beta Program site was updated this morning to say that "Android 13 QPR1 beta is now available" for still-...

OK, We Need These iPhone 14 Pro Features on Android

Kellen September 7, 2022 13

A lot of reaction stuff following a big Apple or Google or Samsung event, where they've revealed their next line-up of hardware devices, can be silly. It's one side taking shots at another or pointing out who did which feature first or better. It can be fun (...

Verizon Galaxy S21, Galaxy Watch 4 Lineups Get Latest One UI Builds

Tim September 7, 2022 13

Samsung announced earlier this week that it was beginning to ship its latest One UI builds, the same ones that shipped on its newest foldables and wearables, to older devices. Verizon has now confirmed that its own variants of the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy Watch 4...

Galaxy Note 10 Drops to Quarterly Update Schedule, Note 9 is Done

Kellen September 7, 2022 13

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Note 10+, and Galaxy Note 10 5G devices will see less updates for the next year before they are likely retired. For the Galaxy Note 9 devices still in the wild, it's time to find something new. Samsung updated their security...

Confirmed: Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro to Feature Tensor G2 Chip

Tim September 6, 2022 13

As expected and first reported back in February, Google has confirmed this week that the upcoming Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro will feature its own Tensor G2 chipset, a followup to last year's in-house Tensor chip. "With the next-gen Google Tensor processor, Pixel...

Quick Phrases Arrive on Nest Hub Max With No “OK, Google” Needed

Kellen September 6, 2022 13

After first showcasing Quick Phrases on the Nest Hub Max back at Google I/O, Google appears to be rolling the feature out this week. New support pages and an accompanying video went live today to explain the feature once again and also how you can enable on...

Samsung’s Latest Software is Now Headed to Older Devices Starting With Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3

Tim September 6, 2022 13

Samsung's latest One UI builds for phones and smartwatches, labeled as version 4.1.1 on mobile (launched on the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Z Fold 4) and 4.5 on wearables (launched on the Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro), is now headed out to last year's devices. This...

Pixel 3a Gets Yet Another Update

Kellen September 6, 2022 13

The Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL were supposed to be cut off from further updates after May's patch, but did receive another update in June. After a couple of months of nothing, both are again receiving another update that we assume to be final. The update is...

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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Samsung Takes $1000 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7, Provides Free Storage Upgrade

Tim December 24, 2025 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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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