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Verizon Created a Privacy-Focused Search Engine You Can Use Today

Kellen January 14, 2020

I'm not sure anyone had "Verizon creates privacy search engine" on their big board of pending future announcements, but that's exactly what we got today. Verizon introduced a service called OneSearch that lets you search the internet the way you might use...

Hands-on With Galaxy S20+ Confirms 120Hz Display, No More Headphone Jack

Tim January 14, 2020

An early hands-on is confirming a ton of details of Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S20+. Samsung isn't announcing its new lineup until February 11, but since the phone appears to be in the wild, don't be surprised if you start seeing a lot of leaked content like...

Sliding Into Instagram DMs Via Web Browser Currently in Testing

Tim January 14, 2020

Instagram announced on Twitter this morning that it's currently testing the ability to access its direct messaging feature via a web browser. Currently, DMs can only be slid into on a mobile device. No timeframe for availability was provided, so right now,...

Tuesday Question: Should Pixel 5 Keep Soli Tech?

Tim January 14, 2020

Google released the Pixel 4 lineup in October, so we're officially a few months into the lifecycle of these devices. If you hadn't noticed, Google hasn't updated the phone's software since launch to tap deeper into the Soli radar system that is onboard. At the...

Grab a 128GB MicroSD for Your Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G for Just $16 Today

Kellen January 14, 2020

You don't own a Galaxy S20 yet, but if you are considering one after seeing various leaks that paint the picture of the ultimate smartphone, then you may want to start considering ways to ease the blow to your wallet that is coming. Saving on storage by...

Last Day to Get 10% Off New TicPods 2 and TicPods 2 Pro

Kellen January 13, 2020

The new TicPods 2 and TicPods 2 Pro that Mobvoi introduced at CES are almost here, which means the pre-order period has not yet ended. That's good news for you because there is a 10% launch discount for those who pre-order that goes away the minute we get...

Google’s AirDrop Competitor, Nearby Sharing, Should be Coming Soon

Tim January 13, 2020

Apple's AirDrop is one of Cupertino's features that works like magic. You have a MacOS or iOS device close to one another and you can instantly share files and other data with no real hassle. Sadly, things are a bit different on Android. We have dedicated file...

Do You Actually Miss Removable Batteries?

Kellen January 13, 2020

The internet is loving this new Samsung phone with the removable battery, I think only because of that - a removable battery. I'm sure the rest of the phone is fine, even if it is built for Amazon warehouses only. But that battery, it's a thing to pay...

Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 9

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 9

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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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 6

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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Pixel Watch 4 Gets $100 Discount to End the Year

Kellen December 31, 2025

Grabbing a Pixel Watch 4 to end 2025 is a thing you can do at its biggest discount to date. The LTE models are all $100 off,...

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Samsung Likes Taking $250 Off Its Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen December 30, 2025

Starting off a new year with a new phone sounds like a pretty fun idea to me. As someone who switches phones every month or...

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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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