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Pixel 6 and 5G: This Should Clear Things Up

Kellen October 20, 2021 89

5G is so dumb. OK, that out of the way, let's talk about the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro and which versions have which kinds of 5G, because again, 5G is dumb. Shortly after yesterday's announcement from Google, people started attempting to pre-order the Pixel 6...

Samsung Intros Bespoke’d Galaxy Z Flip 3, Kitsuné Galaxy Watch 4 and Buds 2

Tim October 20, 2021 89

Samsung introduced new device variants this morning -- the Bespoke Edition of the Galaxy Z Flip 3, plus new Galaxy Buds 2 and Galaxy Watch 4 models part of a Samsung x Maison Kitsuné collaboration. Review: Galaxy Z Flip 3 | In Every Way an Upgrade Each of...

Google Just Changed the Way We Think About Smartphone Pricing

Tim October 20, 2021 89

I'm not sure this was their intention, but with the announcement of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, Google just changed the way we think about smartphone pricing. I'm not trying to exaggerate or making a story out of nothing, but considering the Pixel 6's...

If You Buy a Spigen Pixel 6 Case, They’ll Give You a Free 30W Charger

Kellen October 19, 2021 89

The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are Google's fastest charging phones to date, with speeds of up to 30W getting you a 50% fill-up in 30 minutes or so. Unfortunately, Google didn't include a 30W charger in the box, leaving you hunting for deals on one that'll let...

Google Plans Future Android 12 Beta Releases and You Can Test Them

Kellen October 19, 2021 89

Android 12 might have gone stable today, with rollout to supported Pixel phones already happening, but this is not the end of the Android 12 Beta program. Google has quietly announced that there will be future pre-release updates for you to test if you are...

Ordering a Pixel 6 is a Mess and People are Justifiably Upset

Tim October 19, 2021 89

Poor, Google. They may have a winner on their hands with the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, but in true Google device launch fashion, the Google Store can't keep up with demand. As I've been a victim of this chaos myself, I can confirm that the Google Store site...

Android 12 is Live, OTA Rolling Out to Pixel Phones

Tim October 19, 2021 89

If the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro excitement wasn't enough for you this morning, Google just released Android 12. No longer in beta, this is Android 12's final form, complete with all of the Material You goodness we've been watching trickle out over the course of...

Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro Get 3 OS Updates, 5 Years of Security Patches

Kellen October 19, 2021 89

As we approached the launch of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, we started to learn about the level of software support that Google was aiming to provide, likely thanks to using their first processor, Google Tensor. We were pretty sure that their new phones would...

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 89

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 89

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 89

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 89

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 89

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 89

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 89

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 89

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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