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Google Maps is Getting Some Sweet New Features in 2021

Tim March 31, 2021 10

Google posted up a big overview of what's coming to Google Maps later this year. There's no solid timeline available for most of them, but they're coming and they're powered by artificial intelligence. Get pumped about it. You may have already heard about Live...

All the OnePlus 8 Phones Getting Updates

Kellen March 31, 2021 10

OnePlus has caught up on Android 11 updates for some of its older phones, so now we're getting into bug fixing season. The OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, and OnePlus 8T all just grabbed an update that has a large fix list. You'll want to grab this one as soon as...

OnePlus 9 Pro: First 10 Things to Do!

Kellen March 31, 2021 10

Hey, how's that new OnePlus 9 or OnePlus 9 Pro treating you? Loving that 120Hz display? Is that Hasselblad branded camera the 🐐? Breathing that fresh OxygenOS air? I hope so. If not, we have just the video for you. In our "First 10 Things" tutorial for the...

Verizon Offering New, Existing Customers Up to $1,000 for Broken Phone Trade-Ins

Tim March 31, 2021 10

Typically, broken phones aren't worth much. However, starting April 1 and only lasting a very limited time, Verizon is offering folks up to $1,000 for their busted devices, whether you're a new or existing customer, so long as that money go towards the...

Ding Dong: New Nest Hello Video Doorbell Inbound?

Tim March 31, 2021 10

Following news from the FCC that a mystery “Wireless Streaming Device” from Google is on the way, it's looking likely that we can soon expect a follow-up to the original Nest Hello video doorbell. That device has been on sale since early 2018, so if you ask me...

Google Play Pass is Still Alive, Boasts Over 800 Apps and Games

Kellen March 31, 2021 10

Google Play Pass, the subscription play for Google Play that gets you access to hundreds of apps and games each month with no ads or in-app purchases, has ballooned with a library of more than 800. Google shared the news today by noting that 40 apps and games...

OnePlus Explains Why It Didn’t Use Wear OS in Its Watch

Kellen March 31, 2021 10

OnePlus is two weeks from releasing their first watch, a product that might turn out to be a solid fitness tracker and timekeeper at a reasonable price. As good of a fitness tracker as it may be, the company is going to struggle to convince many that going...

T-Mobile Customers, Claim Your Free Season of MLB TV Today!

Tim March 30, 2021 10

Baseball's back, folks! Starting today and through April 6, you can claim a free season of MLB TV if you're a T-Mobile customer, Sprint customer, or Metro by T-Mobile customer. Basically, if you give T-Mobile money each month, you're eligible! T-Mobile has...

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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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