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Google Maps Updates Cycling Route Info, Notifications to Location Sharing

Kellen July 27, 2022 3

Google Maps, like Chromebooks earlier today, had a couple of big announcements for upcoming features that we'll look forward to. For those into cycling, prepare for improved route information. For those into location sharing through Maps, a new notification...

Stream Nest Cam Feeds Right to Your Google TV

Tim July 27, 2022 3

Google announced this week that Google TV users will soon be able to stream their supported Nest Cam devices, including the Nest Doorbell, to their television set. This means if you're watching the game and some door-to-door Kirby vacuum or Bible salesperson...

Chromebooks Get a Ton of New Features: Google Photos Video Editing, Light and Dark Themes, More

Kellen July 27, 2022 3

Google has reached mid-week form by announcing that Chromebooks are getting several new features you are bound to get excited about. We're talking about video editing in Google Photos, light and dark themes, new PDF editing features in the Gallery, easier ways...

Verizon Unlimited Prepaid Plans Now Come With Free 6 Months of Disney+

Tim July 27, 2022 3

Verizon announced today that it is now offering six months of free Disney+ membership to those who sign up for one of its Unlimited Prepaid plans, which start at $65/month for those who are curious about this offer. Verizon states that once the six months is...

Pixel 7 Line Cameras, New Mystery High-End Pixel Device Revealed

Kellen July 26, 2022 3

All of this week's focus might still be on the Pixel 6a and Pixel Buds Pro, with pre-orders open, but the Pixel 7 wants you not to forget it's coming. Thanks to quite a bit of sleuthing by a developer, we may know the camera situation of Google's new phones,...

Hear Me Out: Galaxy S22, But in ‘Bora Purple’

Tim July 26, 2022 3

Galaxy S22. It's a great device, but my main issue with it was the fact that it never came in a Bora Purple. At last, Samsung heard my loud complaints and the device will soon be available in a Bora Purple colorway via Samsung and all major US carriers! This...

Verizon Now Sells Xbox All Access, Highlights Game Pass on Its 5G Network

Tim July 26, 2022 3

Verizon is now selling Xbox All Access, a payment plan for Xbox One S and Xbox One X gaming consoles that starts at $24.99/month. Verizon now selling Xbox consoles isn't really that exciting to us, but what is interesting is the access to Game Pass that comes...

Android 13 Beta 4.1 Released for Pixel Phones

Tim July 25, 2022 3

Google has released a fresh beta build for Android 13 users today, labeled as Beta 4.1. Inside, you'll find a few bug fixes, most of which appear to deal with connectivity issues (Bluetooth, Meet, GPS, etc.) From the looks of it, it's nothing too major, but I...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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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