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Verizon Galaxy S9, S9+ Updated to June Security Patch

Tim June 17, 2019

Verizon's Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ are getting updated this morning with the June security patch. Once updated, S9 owners will have software version PPR1.180610.011.G960USQS5CSEB and the S9+ will have PPR1.180610.011.G965USQS5CSEB. Get on it, Galaxy owners. //...

Play Console Device Catalog Points to Updated NVIDIA SHIELD TV

Tim June 17, 2019

Oh sweet baby Jesus, let this be accurate. According to a listing in the device catalog for the Google Play Developer Console, a new SHIELD TV from NVIDIA is coming. Running Android 9 Pie and potentially powered by an upgraded Tegra processor, we've been...

T-Mobile Customers Can Score Cheap MLB Tickets This Tuesday

Tim June 17, 2019

T-Mobile announced today that customers can pick up "exclusive deals" on MLB tickets through the T-Mobile Tuesdays app this week, starting with 10 teams. As the MLB season goes on, T-Mobile says they will offer deals for every team, so if you don't see your...

DEAL: Pixel 3 XL $599.99 at B&H Photo With Coupon ($300 Off)

Kellen June 17, 2019

Father's Day sales have ended, but we've already got discounts on the Pixel 3 XL that top anything we saw over the weekend. B&H Photo currently has the US unlocked Google Pixel 3 XL with 64GB storage starting at $599.99, which is $300 off. While not quite...

Google’s Pixel 3a is Amazon’s Best Selling Unlocked Phone Already

Kellen June 17, 2019

I don't know that this is all that important, but Google's Pixel 3a is now listed as Amazon's best selling unlocked cell phone. This list is updated hourly and things could change quickly, but the early rise for Google's new mid-range phones is worth...

DEAL: Samsung Galaxy Buds are $99.99 at Verizon ($30 Off)

Kellen June 15, 2019

The last minute audio deal that would make for the perfect Father's Day gift has arrived. Samsung's new Galaxy Buds are down to $99.99 at Verizon, a $30 discount. At $30 off, you get really good true wireless earbuds with AKG tuning and 6 hour battery life...

Poll: What’s Your Favorite Google Phone?

Kellen June 14, 2019

A month ago, we ran a poll asking for you to share what your least favorite Google phone of all time was. The answers varied, thanks to plenty of hit-or-miss years from Google, but now it's time to flip to the positive side. We want to know what your favorite...

Samsung Galaxy Fit Activity Tracker Now Available for $99

Tim June 14, 2019

Samsung introduced its new Galaxy wearable lineup in February of this year, and this week, the company has finally made its new Galaxy Fit activity tracker available in the US for $99. The Fit is capable of tracking up to 90 exercises with auto detection,...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Google’s Latest Ad Pokes at iPhone for Copying Its Features, iPhone 17 Rumors

Kellen May 6, 2025

The iPhone 17 won't arrive for months, likely after Google releases its Pixel 10 series. For the most part, all talk around...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023

Some of you have been lucky enough to receive your Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro pre-orders a day early, thanks to Google's wildly...

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Pixel Watch 2 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023

The Pixel Watch 2 has been on my wrist for a full week and my list of notes has only grown. I've tested sleep tracking, put...

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Video: Galaxy Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5 Unboxing!

Tim July 27, 2023

Samsung was gracious enough to send us its latest foldables devices, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. Naturally,...

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Google Pixel 7a Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen May 10, 2023

Because the Google Pixel 7a is available today for you to run out and buy at $499, you may not want to wait around for our...

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VIDEO: Galaxy S23 Ultra Unboxing!

Tim February 3, 2023

Unboxing time, baby! We have the Galaxy S23 Ultra in-house, a bit before they're set to make their way to buyers later this...

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Pixel 7 Pro: First 10 Things to Do!

Tim October 13, 2022

Fancy new Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro just show up at your doorstep? Perfect, then this video is for you. As is tradition, we've...

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Pixel Watch: First 10 Things To Do!

Kellen October 13, 2022

The day that most of you will receive your Google Pixel Watch from pre-orders is here. It's time for you to slap Google's...

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