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Google Fixed a Massive List of Bugs on Pixel Phones This Month

Kellen December 6, 2021 34

In addition to pushing out a Pixel Feature Drop and a regularly scheduled Android security patch today, Google is also using this month's update to fix a massive list of bugs and other changes to Android 12 for its still-supported Pixel phones. There are fixes...

December 2021 Android Security Update Now Available for Google Pixel Phones

Kellen December 6, 2021 34

The monthly update that blesses your Google Pixel phone arrives today, well, for most of you. Google is pushing out the December Android update to Pixel phones from the Pixel 3a up through the Pixel 5a. You'll notice I didn't mention the new Pixel 6 or Pixel 6...

Pluto TV Gets Integrated Into Google TV

Tim December 6, 2021 34

Google detailed this morning that the Pluto TV service is getting integrated deep into Google TV. What does that mean? It means you can now set Pluto TV as your service of choice in the Live TV tab, plus you will now also see Pluto TV recommendations pop up on...

It’s a Pixel Feature Drop Month and the Pixel 6’s First

Kellen December 6, 2021 34

To finish out the year in one of the best possible ways, Google is issuing a new Pixel Feature Drop, with new features for all Pixel phones from the Pixel 3a up through the new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Some of these new goodies will be available right away...

Verizon is Collecting Your App Usage, Web History, and Location: OPT-OUT NOW

Tim December 6, 2021 34

We're having flashbacks to 2012, as it's spreading across the web at Verizon has automatically enrolled its wireless customers into something called a Verizon Custom Experience program. TL;DR: It's data collecting bullshit designed to target you better for the...

YouTube Music Gets Sweet New ‘Recently Played’ Widget

Tim December 3, 2021 34

YouTube Music users running Android 12 can check out a sweet new Recently Played widget, thanks the latest app update that's now rolling out. As its name suggests, the widget shows album art for recently played music, with a few size options available, too. In...

Verizon LG Velvet Lives, Gets November Security Patch

Tim December 3, 2021 34

Verizon is now pushing the November security patch to any remaining LG Velvet owners. This is the phone's first update since September, which in the grand scheme of things isn't actually all that bad for a mobile business that no longer exists. LG made all...

Galaxy S10 Lineup Gets Access to One UI 4.0 (Android 12) Beta

Tim December 3, 2021 34

Samsung announced that it has made the One UI 4.0 (aka Android 12) beta available to the Galaxy S10 series in South Korea. This is great news for those of us in the US, as it's likely Samsung will spread the Galaxy S10 beta out to more markets very soon,...

Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 7

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 9

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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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 6

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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Pixel Watch 4 Gets $100 Discount to End the Year

Kellen December 31, 2025 34

Grabbing a Pixel Watch 4 to end 2025 is a thing you can do at its biggest discount to date. The LTE models are all $100 off,...

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Samsung Likes Taking $250 Off Its Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen December 30, 2025 34

Starting off a new year with a new phone sounds like a pretty fun idea to me. As someone who switches phones every month or...

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

Tim December 26, 2025 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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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