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New Mystery Google Device Stops by the FCC

Kellen June 7, 2022 7

A new Google-made device stopped through the FCC today, and well, we have no idea what it is. It could be any number of things really, but it does have some characteristics we are familiar with. It could be a new Nest speaker or new Chromecast or various other...

Google Fixed These 35 Bugs in the June Pixel Update

Kellen June 6, 2022 7

The June update for Pixel phones is a big one not just because it's a Feature Drop, but also because Google fixed a ton of bugs. They've been working on this one for a while and it shows with the list of improvements below. If you own a Pixel 4 up through...

June 2022 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Phones

Kellen June 6, 2022 7

The June Google Pixel update has arrived for those with still-supported devices, those being the Pixel 4 up through the Pixel 6 line. Unlike most months, this month is a Pixel Feature Drop month and includes several new features for Pixel devices, on top of...

June’s Pixel Update is a Feature Drop: Here’s Everything New

Kellen June 6, 2022 7

For many months now, Google let us test a big quarterly update that would eventually turn into the June Pixel Feature Drop. It arrived via Android Beta program beginning in March and is on the 3rd beta at the moment. During testing, it lacked the "feature"...

Google Pixel 6 Pro Gets Rare $100 Discount, Starts at $799

Kellen June 6, 2022 7

Since launching back in October of last year, Google has rarely discounted its Pixel 6 line. Today, as a part of a Father's Day sale, they are finally giving us a deal to jump on. The Pixel 6 Pro, Google's best phone at the moment, is $100 off and with a...

T-Mobile is First to Launch Voice-Over-5G

Kellen June 3, 2022 7

T-Mobile announced a pretty major breakthrough for its 5G network today. Using its Standalone 5G network, T-Mobile has enabled Voice Over 5G, which means a "true" 5G connection at all times, even when making a phone call. For now, Voice Over 5G (VoNR or Voice...

Don’t Be a Phone Asshole.

Kellen June 3, 2022 7

A musician I'm a big fan of released his upcoming tour schedule this morning and opened up ticket sales. He's playing in Portland and I have yet to see him live, so I'll likely end up buying tickets. But as I was going through that process, I saw the list of...

Android Feature Drop for June Adds 5 New Features to All Phones

Kellen June 2, 2022 7

Google announced several new features today coming to all Android phones as a part of its quarterly Android Feature Drop system. Similar to the Pixel Feature Drop idea, where Google would add a bunch of new features to its Pixel phones, these regularly...

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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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