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Reminder: T-Mobile Customers, Last Day to Claim Free Season of MLB.TV

Tim April 11, 2022 2

Here's a friendly reminder for all our T-Mobile (and Sprint and Metro by T-Mobile) friends: Today's the last day to claim your free season of MLB.TV through the T-Mobile Tuesdays app. The MLB season began last week and we've already seen some awesome plays....

New Android OS Rollout Still Very, Very Slow According to Data

Tim April 11, 2022 2

Back in the day, Google used to be very good about providing distribution numbers for Android. We'd see a pie graph with a breakdown of each OS version's portion of the pie. For us, it was a great way to see how well newer versions of Android were being...

Pixel 6 Face Unlock Dream Remains Alive

Kellen April 11, 2022 2

The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro don't have face unlock, at least as of today. We're still holding out some hope that one day it'll arrive as an added security measure through a Pixel Feature Drop, but for now all we have to keep that hope alive are hints of...

Google Fi Drops Almost All Plan Prices, Adds New Features

Kellen April 8, 2022 2

Google announced several changes to its Google Fi data plan line-up today that customers will most definitely enjoy. For one, prices are dropping for almost all plans, plus new features are here at no extra cost. Price cuts almost never come with new features,...

Readers React: Surprisingly, Most Love Their Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro

Kellen April 8, 2022 2

Earlier this week, we revisited the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro now that both are approaching their 6-month anniversary. We talked about our positive reviews, the early negative reactions from vocal early adopters, Google's struggles with software updates, and how...

Report: Possible Galaxy Watch 5 ‘Pro’ to Sport Massive Battery

Tim April 8, 2022 2

We typically get two models of Samsung's flagship smartwatch. Last year, we got the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic. In 2022, Samsung could add a third model, with a Galaxy Watch 5 Pro model being detailed in a recent report. From a source of...

Samsung Tops Off Galaxy S22 Ultra Trade-In Deal With $100 Bonus Credit

Kellen April 8, 2022 2

You have to wonder how long Samsung plans to keep this up, but at the moment, Samsung has further sweetened the deal you'll find on its new Galaxy S22 line. On top of the bloated trade-in values that we love, they are now offering a bonus credit up to $100 to...

Google, iFixit Partnership Will Make Fixing Your Pixel Phone a Total Breeze

Tim April 8, 2022 2

Google announced a new partnership with our friends at iFixit this week, one that will have Pixel owners fixing their phones up with official Pixel parts and iFixit-branded toolkits. According to Google, customers will be able to find spare parts for "common...

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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Galaxy Watch Ultra at $399 Still Available ($250 Off)

Tim December 26, 2025 2

For those with an aging Galaxy timepiece on the wrist, now is a good time to consider an upgrade. Samsung is offering very...

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

Tim December 24, 2025 2

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 2

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 2

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 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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This Galaxy Watch Ultra Kicked to 50% Off

Kellen December 19, 2025 2

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 2

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 2

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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