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Pixel Phones Finally Getting Under-Display Fingerprint Reader?

Tim March 18, 2021 38

According to code spotted in the latest Developer Preview for Android 12, it looks like Google may release a Pixel device that features an under-display fingerprint reader. This would be a big first for Google. Up to this point, Google has done everything but...

OnePlus 9 has 50W Wireless Charging, and That’s Kinda Fast

Kellen March 18, 2021 38

OnePlus has pushed faster and faster charging each year on its best phones and the OnePlus 9 series will continue that trend. Instead of focusing on wired charging speeds, like they typically would, the wireless charging side of the phone is getting this year'...

Motorola’s Android 11 Update for Edge+ has a Bonus Desktop Mode

Kellen March 17, 2021 38

Yesterday, we told you about the Android 11 update rolling out to Motorola's Edge+ phone. Since the changelog that accompanied the update was minimal at the time, we wondered if Moto didn't have an extra set of features built-in beyond what Google added to...

Samsung Probably Skipping New Galaxy Note Phones This Year

Tim March 17, 2021 38

It appears that Samsung has made its decision and there won't be any new Galaxy Note phones in 2021, with a "streamlining" effort said to be in place. This news comes after months of rumors that Samsung was skipping a new Galaxy Note phone due to COVID-19,...

Nimble’s New Line of Chargers, Power Banks are Smaller and Faster

Tim March 17, 2021 38

Nimble, the eco-conscious charging brand is back with a new line of products for 2021, including updated portable charging banks and wall chargers. The name of the game this year is slimmed down designs and increased speeds, something you won't hear me...

What’s New in Android 12 DP2: The Fun Stuff!

Kellen March 17, 2021 38

Looking for what's new in the Android 12 Developer Preview 2 that Google just dropped? This will be our living post with all of the new forward-facing features or changes we find. As a developer preview, there may not be many or they are likely behind-the-...

Android 12 Developer Preview 2 is Here!

Kellen March 17, 2021 38

We are a month removed from Google releasing the first Android 12 Developer Preview build, then another minor update to Preview 1.1. Today, we are getting Android 12 Developer Preview 2! What’s New in Android 12 DP2: The Fun Stuff! Since this is a "developer...

T-Mobile Customers Get Exclusive Pandora Content Next Week for Free

Tim March 17, 2021 38

Next week's T-Mobile Tuesday is noteworthy. No, it's not free pizza, but it is free tunes courtesy of Pandora and SiriusXM. Announced today, on March 23, all eligible T-Mobile customers will receive access to an, "enhanced Pandora streaming experience with...

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 38

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 38

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 38

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 38

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 38

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 38

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 38

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 38

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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