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Android Pie Update Rolling Out to Motorola One and Moto X4

Tim December 12, 2018

Motorola announced this week that it has begun rolling out Android Pie to the Motorola One and Moto X4. Motorola lists the usual changes for the update, including the new Pie look, update to Do Not Disturb, gesture controls, and all that jazz. From the new...

SHIELD TV Upgrade 7.2 Includes Amazon Music App, 5.1 Audio for YouTube, Latest Security Patch

Tim December 12, 2018

A new Experience Upgrade, labeled as 7.2, is rolling out to SHIELD TV owners today. Inside, NVIDIA is including the latest security patch for Android TV, the all-new Amazon Music app for Android TV, as well as 5.1 audio for YouTube. According to the log, this...

OnePlus 5 and 5T Grab Android Pie Update in Latest Beta

Kellen December 12, 2018

The OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T are the latest phones to join the Android Pie crew. While not yet officially available for all, the Pie build arrives as an "open beta" from OnePlus that anyone can dive into if interested. The open beta includes updates everywhere...

Dead Zebra’s Android Mini Tree Ornaments Now Available

Kellen December 12, 2018

Your holiday tree likely needs an upgrade in the ornament department and Dead Zebra has you covered. The shop that has released countless Android Mini collectibles over the years has a fresh set of tree ornaments for you to pick-up. The Android Mini Special...

Galaxy Note 9 Getting One UI Beta 2 Update With Lots of Bug Squashing

Tim December 11, 2018

Galaxy Note 9 owners enrolled in the One UI beta are getting updated to Beta 2 this week. Inside, Samsung lists plenty of bug squashes and the December security patch. Below are a few of the highlights from the update, but there's a ton listed by Samsung. You...

T-Mobile OnePlus 6T Grabs New Update With Updated Camera, In-Display Fingerprint Reader

Kellen December 11, 2018

The T-Mobile OnePlus 6T picked up another update today as it tries to catch-up to the unlocked model. Today's update is rolling out as OxygenOS build 9.0.1 (A6013_34_181121). The update includes an updated camera app, updated in-display fingerprint reader...

DEAL: Anker’s 10W Fast Wireless Charging Pad is $12.99 Right Now

Kellen December 11, 2018

Amazon's holiday deals haven't slowed since Black Friday - you can currently grab an Anker 10W Fast Wireless Charging Pad for $12.99. It typically runs around $22, so that's a cool $9 off an already-reasonably priced wireless charger. At 10W, it'll fast...

Moment Case and Lenses Now Available for OnePlus 6, 6T Version Coming in February

Tim December 11, 2018

Moment, makers of cases and camera lens attachments for select devices, have a new case available for the OnePlus 6! With this, you'll be able to put your OnePlus device in a protective case for $29.99, then slap on a variety of lenses like wide-angle, fisheye...

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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