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Time to Setup Google’s New Automatic Call Screening on Your Pixel

Kellen December 11, 2019

With the first "Pixel feature drop" this week, one of the big new features set to arrive on Google's Pixel line is a part of Call Screen. Google has taken their previous Call Screen idea and applied a couple of new highly useful options that will let your...

Nest Hub is Cheaper at Lowe’s – Down to $69 (Updated: Done)

Kellen December 11, 2019

UPDATE: Price back to $79. The Google Nest Hub has been discounted for a couple of weeks now to some of its lowest prices ever. It's still down to $79 at most places, but Lowe's has topped everyone with a price of $69. For the rest of today, Lowe's has the...

Xfinity Mobile Adds Google Pixel Phones to BYOD Line-Up

Kellen December 11, 2019

Comcast's Xfinity Mobile has taken a slow approach to adding support Android phones for its BYOD or Bring Your Own Phone program. They've supported iPhones for a some time and Samsung phones since earlier this year, but for whatever reason, never allowed...

DEAL: Unlocked LG G8X With Dual Screen for $699 Online ($250 Off)

Tim December 11, 2019

Let's say you want a folding screen experience, but also don't want to pay close to $2,000 for a Galaxy Fold. Don't worry, LG has the answer -- the G8X with its Dual Screen accessory. Typically listed as a pair for $950 on B&H and Best Buy, the package is...

BMW Realizes the World Doesn’t Only Own iPhones

Kellen December 11, 2019

BMW and Android Auto about to be a thing. BMW woke up this morning and noticed that another operating system is pretty popular and that it has a car service some of the BMW ownership clique might want to use. BMW acknowledged that Android Auto is a thing and...

US Unlocked Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy S9 Get One UI 2 Beta and Android 10

Kellen December 10, 2019

The One UI 2 Beta with Android 10 showed up for non-US versions of the Galaxy Note 9 and Galaxy S9 a week or so ago, giving year-old Galaxy phones a taste of what's new in Samsung software. Today, the US unlocked models got their access and can register for...

DEAL: Refurbished Pixel 3 Devices for as Low as $289 From Woot!

Tim December 10, 2019

Over on the Woot!, you can pick up a "scratch & dent" refurbished Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL for pretty cheap right now, but of course, that's because these aren't brand new phones. The scratch & dent labeling means you can expect to see wear and tear...

If You Want a New Moto 360, Now is the Time to Order

Kellen December 10, 2019

The new Moto 360 made by a 3rd party company that Motorola licensed their name to, is now up for pre-order at $349.99. Should you take this plunge and order one, your watch should ship around January 10. To recap, the new Moto 360 (3rd gen) is made by a...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 4

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 Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 12

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 18

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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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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Google Pixelsnap Qi2 Charger Gets First Ever Discount

Kellen December 16, 2025

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

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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Best Buy Kicks Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra to $699 ($500 Off)

Kellen December 16, 2025

The final days of Xmas shopping are upon us and you may be looking for a last minute deal to finish off a shopping list or to...

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Google Sends Out $200 Credit Towards Pixel 10 Pro, Bringing Price to New Low

Tim December 15, 2025

Google is sending out $200 in credit towards the purchase of a Pixel 10 Pro or Pixel 10 Pro XL to eligible members, which can...

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Verizon Offers $25/Mo for 4 Lines, Free Flagship Phones For Those Who Switch

Tim December 15, 2025

Those following carrier news in 2025, you may be aware of Verizon's struggles. Last month, the company's new CEO announced 13...

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