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Friday Question: If Your Current Phone Didn’t Exist, What Phone Would You Have?

Tim January 8, 2021 64

Let's say Google never released the Pixel 5. If that was the case, what phone would I be using? It'd probably be the Galaxy Z Fold 2 or Galaxy S20 Ultra or something similar. There's no shortage of good phones right now, but it's an interesting hypothetical to...

OnePlus Health App Might Have Revealed OnePlus Watch’s Watch Faces

Kellen January 8, 2021 64

The OnePlus Band is now an officially on-the-way product that will be introduced on January 11. The company announced as much today, even linking directly to an Amazon listing that shared numerous details and features of the fitness wearable. But thanks to a...

Google Phone Prepares to Record Calls From Non-Contacts

Kellen January 8, 2021 64

The Google Phone is one of Google's apps that you can point as having received regular and worthwhile features over the past couple of years. It constantly picks up new items that have helped stop spam calls, added Assistant to screen calls from strange...

OnePlus Band Coming January 11, No US Plans Hinted

Tim January 8, 2021 64

OnePlus' first wearable device, a smart band called OnePlus Band, will be unveiled on January 11 in India. As of right now, release in the US doesn't look to be happening, as details for the device are already up on Amazon's website for the Indian market, but...

Motorola Announces 3 New Moto G Phones, Motorola One 5G Ace

Kellen January 8, 2021 64

It may be early on a Friday, but Motorola has four new budget phones for you to get excited about, Moto budget phone lover. The 2021 versions of the Moto G Stylus, Moto G Power, and Moto G Play are official, as is a new phone, the Motorola One 5G Ace. With...

Unlocked Pixel 4a 5G Arrives in White End of the Month

Kellen January 7, 2021 64

The Pixel 4a 5G initially launched in both unlocked and Verizon variants, with Verizon's 4a 5G carrying a price tag $100 higher for access to their 5G mmW network. Verizon's new Pixel phone also came in an exclusive "Clearly White" colorway that we can happily...

Simple Bank to Shut Down

Tim January 7, 2021 64

In an email to customers, Simple Bank, the all digital Portland-based banking service, is shutting its digital doors. It's noted to be a strategic decision by Simple's parent bank, BBVA USA. If you use Simple, here's what you need to know: Right now, nothing...

Verizon 5G Home and 5G Ultra Wideband Expands to Several New Markets

Kellen January 7, 2021 64

Only a week into 2021 and the first 5G announcements are here, as carriers and phone makers continue to try and convince the world that 5G is a big deal and something you should be interested in paying for. Verizon said today that it'll expand both 5G Home and...

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 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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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