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Android 13 Beta 2 Arrives Today on Pixel Phones (Updated)

Kellen May 11, 2022 13

It's day 1 of Google I/O, so Google went ahead and dropped a new Android 13 Beta 2 on us. Woohoo! If you own any device from the Pixel 4 up through the Pixel 6, you should see it here shortly. Of course, you could also just flash it manually and skip the line...

Google Pixel 6a Arrives Moments Before Announcement (Updated: Official, Pricing)

Kellen May 11, 2022 13

The Google Pixel 6a is almost official and should be shortly, thanks to an unveiling at Google I/O this week. The new budget phone from Google has leaked prior to the I/O keynote with a specs list and image that gives up the goods, outside of price. Assuming...

Apex Legends Mobile Launch Date Set for May 17!

Tim May 11, 2022 13

Originally, EA said that Apex Legends Mobile would launch ahead of this summer season. In my mind, that didn't translate to mid-May, but this morning the publisher announced that the game will officially arrive on iOS and Android on May 17. LFG! You can...

Did Google Just Tease the Pixel Watch for Google I/O? (Updated: Official!)

Kellen May 11, 2022 13

We're less than an hour from the kickoff to Google I/O and it looks like Google is teasing the Pixel Watch. I mean, what else could they be hinting at here? UPDATE: The Pixel Watch is official here! The images here are from a Tweet from the Wear OS count,...

OnePlus 10 Pro Gets a First Android 13 Beta!

Kellen May 11, 2022 13

Probably timed for Google I/O day, OnePlus has announced the first Android 13 Beta build for the OnePlus 10 Pro. This is the first chance for OnePlus phone owners to get access to Android 13, although you should proceed with caution, as these early builds are...

You Can Now Pre-Order Sony’s $1600 Xperia 1 IV, But You’ll be Waiting Months

Tim May 11, 2022 13

Sony is doing more Sony things this morning, you know, like announcing their latest and greatest smartphone along with pre-orders and hype, then topping it off with months of waiting for it to show up at your door. It really doesn't get any more Sony than that...

Galaxy Z Fold 4 Renders Show Up Looking Like a Fold 3

Kellen May 11, 2022 13

With the success of the Galaxy Z Fold 3 at the end of 2021, another Fold from Samsung was guaranteed, but there were questions surrounding whether or not we'd see a redesign. According to a set of renders released today that purport to show the Galaxy Z Fold 4...

Google I/O Keynote Kicks Off Tomorrow!

Kellen May 11, 2022 13

Google I/O 2022 is going down tomorrow, May 11, with a big keynote opening up the event. That keynote is typically used by Google to talk about all of their major services and the updates and features coming to them over the next months and throughout the rest...

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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