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Dark Sky App Acquired by Apple, Will Kill Android App on July 1

Tim March 31, 2020

Dark Sky, the weather app we've been using since it first launched for Android back in 2016, has officially joined Apple. The main takeaway from this is that Apple will cease availability of Dark Sky for Android and other platforms, beginning July 1. If you're...

The Bags That All Tech Bros Use are Super Discounted Right Now

Kellen March 31, 2020

Peak Design is having a sitewide sale right now on its popular tech bags and accessories that you might want to browse through if you are a camera guy, frequent commuter when we aren't all quarantined, or just like nicely built, functionality smart bags. At...

Google Stops Selling the Pixel 3, RIP to That Awesomely Bad Notch

Kellen March 31, 2020

Google pulled its Pixel 3 listing on the Google Store last night, bringing an end to the life of a phone line that will likely be forgotten. Not that the Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL were bad phones, they simply failed to succeed on the scale that Google needed them...

OnePlus Confirms Processor, RAM, and Storage Specs for OnePlus 8 Pro

Tim March 31, 2020

OnePlus loves a good tease, so it's no surprise that the company's CEO, Pete Lau, just confirmed a few specs for the upcoming OnePlus 8 devices. Over on the company's forum, Lau talks about the DNA of OnePlus, that not only being the "Never Settle" motto, but...

This Icon Pack is Hot: Minimal O

Tim March 30, 2020

Now seems like a good time to share a hot icon pack. I spotted it on Twitter, shared by one of our buddies from the PhoneBuzz Podcast. Somewhat off topic, but if you need yet another tech podcast to consume, I recommend it. Anyway, the icon pack is called...

Report: LG Ditching ‘G’ Branding, May Resurrect the ‘Chocolate’ (Update: Statement From LG)

Tim March 30, 2020

Here is a bit of news for you on a Monday as we all sit at home and ride out a global pandemic -- LG may be ditching the G series altogether. This information comes straight for South Korea, where statements from telecomm industry officials were taken after...

AT&T is Giving Customers 15GB of Extra Hotspot Data

Kellen March 30, 2020

After stepping up their prepaid plans to better serve everyone affected by the coronavirus pandemic, AT&T is now offering more data for its regular customers too. For those on unlimited data, you'll soon get more hotspot data to use for several weeks. This...

OnePlus 8 Pro May Offer 30X Digital Zoom, Sony’s New 48MP IMX689 Sensor

Tim March 30, 2020

As we officially creep closer to new devices from OnePlus, we're learning more about them from leaks on the web. According to the latest from Pricebaba, we're getting a good feel for what to expect from the OnePlus 8 Pro in the camera department. Detailed in...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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