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Verizon Galaxy S20 Lineup, Note 9 Receive August Patch and 5G Icon Change

Tim August 22, 2020 17

Verizon is shipping out updates this weekend to the Galaxy S20 lineup and the Galaxy Note 9. The updates are nothing too crazy, just the August security patch mostly, but for the Galaxy S20 devices, which include the S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra, the 5G icon found...

Galaxy S20 Lineup Picks Up One UI 2.5 Update With Note 20 Goodies

Tim August 21, 2020 17

Starting August 21, Samsung will begin rolling out an update to the Galaxy S20 lineup, inside being the One UI 2.5 firmware that currently runs on the Galaxy Note 20. Following the update, Samsung notes that the Galaxy S20 family will feature quite a few...

Friday Poll: Do You Use a 3rd-Party Camera App?

Tim August 21, 2020 17

Following yesterday's Android 11 news that may affect a few people, I have to ask, who out there is using a 3rd-party camera app? Back in the old days, I totally understood the need and desire to try out 3rd-party camera apps, but I'm curious what benefit they...

Android 11 Brings Broader Support for Wireless Android Auto

Tim August 21, 2020 17

Android 11 is set to bring about more broad support for wireless Android Auto. Specifically, any device running Android 11 will be able to wirelessly connect to a car's compatible head unit, which is a big bump in compatibility over what we have right now. So...

Pixel 5 Renders: Return of the Fingerprint Reader (Updated: Pixel 4a 5G Too)

Tim August 21, 2020 17

3rd-party renders for the Pixel 5 have made their way online, and you know what, we're pretty excited for this one. Up to this point, there hasn't been a lot of leaks with regard to the appearance for this device, but there has been plenty of talk about its...

Google’s Daily Special: Nest Thermostat 3rd-Gen for $219 ($30 Off)

Tim August 21, 2020 17

Today's deal straight from Google, part of its "Daily Special" (some of which haven't been very special), buyers can pick up a Nest Thermostat (3rd-Gen) for $219, which is $30 off its usual $249 price. Considering many folks are spending more time around the...

Under the Veil of User Privacy, Android 11 Limits 3rd-Party Camera Apps

Tim August 20, 2020 17

Recently on Google's dedicated IssueTracker website, a developer stumbled upon a issue feature in Android 11 that focuses on 3rd-party camera applications. Because I don't speak developer, I'll attempt to put it all as plainly as possible. Right now on builds...

If You Break Your Pixel 4a, uBreakiFix is the Official Place to Go

Tim August 20, 2020 17

Should you happen to bust your brand new Pixel 4a (review here), note that Google recommends you take it to a uBreakiFix location. This announcement follows a history of the company recommending buyers take their Pixel devices to this repairer. As uBreakiFix...

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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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