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Take $200 Off the Galaxy S21 Ultra Because You Can

Kellen April 9, 2021 7

The days of the $700-off Galaxy S21 Ultra deal might be behind us now, but that doesn't mean you won't see a steady stream of discounts over the next year leading up to the launch the next Galaxy S phone. As an example, today randomly, Amazon dropped $200 off...

Apple Admits Purposely Keeping iMessage Off Android Helps Lock Users In

Kellen April 8, 2021 7

Epic and Apple are preparing to battle it out in court over the App Store (remember that whole Fortnite debacle?), so in the lead-up to that showdown, both sides presented filings where they laid out their cases. In the filing published by Epic, where they...

Why is Google Hiding ‘My Apps & Games’ in Google Play?

Tim April 8, 2021 7

This is just a quick post to let Google know I don't like the new layout of Google Play. If you saw the news from this morning, it appears that everyone is receiving the UI that I magically received back in late January. Welcome to the club, stinkers. The main...

Wear OS Adds UV Index to Your Wrist

Kellen April 8, 2021 7

Google is so weird. They make a wearable operating system called Wear OS that we all know is barely supported and has essentially been on life support for some time. It hasn't seen a significant update in years, Google despises it so much they won't even make...

USPS Shutting Down Informed Delivery Android App This Summer

Tim April 8, 2021 7

In a bit of sad, yet unsurprising news, USPS announced this week that it's shutting down its Informed Delivery apps for Android and iOS. I'm not sure if I should be blaming Postmaster General DeJoy for this, but he seems to be the main reason USPS sucks right...

Galaxy SmartTag+ Uses AR to Find Your Lost Stuff, Launches April 16

Tim April 8, 2021 7

Samsung detailed the Galaxy SmartTag+ launch this morning, placing a date of April 16 on it. We actually spotted this device earlier in the month, and from a B&H listing, we initially thought the launch would be April 12. We got the price right, though....

Verizon 5G Home Internet Fires Up in Milwaukee and Tampa

Tim April 8, 2021 7

Verizon's 5G Home Internet service is now available in 30 markets, thanks to the addition of two new markets: Milwaukee and Tampa. If you aren't aware, the highlights for 5G Home include up to 1Gbps speeds, plus the fact that there are no data limits. The...

RIP, Google Play Hamburger Menu.

Kellen April 8, 2021 7

Remember back in January when we showed you a new Google Play store that ditched the hamburger menu and instead put all of its contents behind the account button in the search bar? That's now rolling out to everyone it seems. It's a minor tweak to Google Play...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 1

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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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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DEAL: Pixel Watch 3 LTE With a 40% Drop in Price is Best Ever

Kellen December 16, 2025 7

The Pixel Watch 4 is a winner of a watch because Google brought a couple of fun upgrades for 2025. However, the Pixel Watch 3...

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