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Verizon Prepares Day 1 Galaxy S21 Update That Preloads Netflix, Improves Performance

Kellen January 21, 2021 25

When your Galaxy S21 order arrives over the next week or so, expect an update out of the box. Verizon is preparing a day 1 update that addresses security and performance, plus it preloads a bit of bloatware. The update, which rolls out as G991USQU1AUA3 for the...

Verizon Galaxy S20 Grabs Fresh Update With Performance Improvements

Kellen January 21, 2021 25

It appears to be one of those weeks where Verizon pushes out several updates to its best devices from Samsung. After the Note 20 line-up grabbed new software, the Galaxy S20 family is seeing similar love. In an update that includes the January Android security...

OnePlus 7 and 7T Devices Get First Android 11 Open Beta

Kellen January 20, 2021 25

After disclosing a few weeks ago that it had run into a data decryption issue with Android 11 (OxygenOS 11) updates for the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7T families, and promising we'd see beta builds arrive shortly, OnePlus has shared those today. The first OxygenOS...

Amid Constant Struggles, LG Considers Exit From Smartphone Business

Tim January 20, 2021 25

LG has lost a lot of money from its mobile business over the past 5 years. According to The Korea Herald, the total loss is around $4.5 billion, with the company replacing its head of the mobile division about once a year. It seems no one can right the ship,...

Verizon Galaxy Note 9 Receives… January Security Patch

Tim January 20, 2021 25

Sorry to get you excited with that headline, but Verizon is sending out the January security patch to owners of the Galaxy Note 9. Just to be clear, this isn't the Android 11 (One UI 3.0) update, and if Samsung's past announcement is still accurate, the Galaxy...

Get Google’s Best Pixel 5 Case For $28 ($12 Off)

Kellen January 19, 2021 25

We may have just finished up talking about a Pixel 5 case I've grown quite fond of over the past month, but because of its price and lack of provided protection, it's not one that most should consider. If you are still on the hunt for another quality case,...

AT&T Brings 5G+ to Oracle Park (SF) and Ball Arena (Denver)

Tim January 19, 2021 25

AT&T is here to remind us that going to sporting events is a big no-no right now, as we're still in the midst of a pandemic that is seemingly getting worse as vaccine rollout is slow and still very selective. Regardless of all that, the carrier announced...

SHIELD TV Update 8.2.2 Includes Support for Xbox Series X, PS5 Controllers

Tim January 19, 2021 25

NVIDIA detailed a new SHIELD TV update this morning, labeled as Experience Upgrade 8.2.2. Inside, NVIDIA quite a few goodies, especially for those who are lucky enough to have a new next-gen console in their home. As detailed by NVIDIA, the update brings...

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 Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 12

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 18

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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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Best Buy Kicks Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra to $699 ($500 Off)

Kellen December 16, 2025 25

The final days of Xmas shopping are upon us and you may be looking for a last minute deal to finish off a shopping list or to...

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Google Sends Out $200 Credit Towards Pixel 10 Pro, Bringing Price to New Low

Tim December 15, 2025 25

Google is sending out $200 in credit towards the purchase of a Pixel 10 Pro or Pixel 10 Pro XL to eligible members, which can...

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