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Venmo is Now Cashing Checks, Waiving Fees for Limited Time

Tim January 4, 2021 3

Venmo announced this week that you can now cash your checks via its app, then instantly receive those funds for usage inside your account. For Venmo fiends, this is great news. Venmo makes it clear that this feature is currently available to select account...

5G Coming to Burners Thanks to New Snapdragon 480 Processor

Tim January 4, 2021 3

Qualcomm announced this morning the new Snapdragon 480 processor, equipped with the X51 5G modem that supports both mmWave and sub-6GHz 5G networks. The importance of this announcement is that even less expensive devices can now get in on the Qualcomm-powered...

January 2021 Android Security Update Now Available for Pixel Devices

Kellen January 4, 2021 3

A new year is here and so is the first big Android update of 2021. Google has released the January Android security patch for its Pixel phones, with builds for the Pixel 3, Pixel 3a, Pixel 4, Pixel 4a, and Pixel 5 all going live. If you want to update...

Mystery Google Media Device Stops Through FCC With Radar

Kellen January 4, 2021 3

A new Google "interactive device" stopped by the FCC today and you have to wonder if it's a new Nest Hub or something similar that happens to have Soli radar onboard. The device packs all of the connectivity of a smart hub and then some. Labeled as a Google...

Discovery+ Available Starting at $5/Month, Verizon Customers Get Free Year

Tim January 4, 2021 3

The latest streaming service, Discovery+, is now available to those interested in strictly binging shows from channels like HGTV, Animal Planet, Food Network, and Heaven forbid, TLC. In total, Discovery+ offers access to over 2,500 TV shows, as well as new...

OnePlus Starts Teasing a Fitness Band

Kellen January 4, 2021 3

During the final days of 2020, rumors of an incoming OnePlus fitness band surfaced, suggesting that OnePlus is working on additional wearables outside of a smartwatch. Today, the company started teasing it. In a Tweet from the OnePlus India account, they...

Samsung Confirms Galaxy S21 Date: January 14

Kellen January 3, 2021 3

At 10AM Eastern on January 14, Samsung will indeed announce the Galaxy S21 line. The company confirmed the news today in a short teaser video that shows off the camera housing we expect to be a part of each phone's design. They also talked about how our lives...

Nova Launcher 7 Hits Beta and It’s a Huge Update

Kellen January 2, 2021 3

The developers behind Nova Launcher had a last minute surprise up their sleeves just prior to 2020 ending. In a somewhat limited beta release, Nova Launcher 7 is here and it's a pretty major update. First posted a couple of days ago and updated several times...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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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