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Verizon Galaxy S7, S7 Edge, Moto Z2 Force, and ZenFone AR Updated With Security Patches

Tim September 14, 2018

Four devices on Verizon are picking up various security patches this week. For Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge owners, you're getting August's patch, labeled as R16NW.G930VVRS4CRI1 and R16NW.G935VVRS4CRI1. Moto Z2 Force folk, you're getting September's with build number...

If an Android Company Tried to Sell Us the iPhone Xr, We’d Mercilessly Mock Them

Kellen September 14, 2018

Android users, we're a unique group. Some might call us cheap, but I think we just like value. We want phones that have everything, yet whose prices never rise. We want innovation, sometimes without having to pay for it. And if we go the budget route, we still...

Samsung has Another New Device to Announce on October 11

Kellen September 13, 2018

Samsung just announced that it will host some sort of event on October 11 to celebrate the arrival of a new device. The company that just released the Galaxy Note 9 has more to show off...what? The invite posted to their press site doesn't mention a location,...

We’ve Got a Google Pixel 3 Teaser!

Kellen September 13, 2018

3 for Pixel 3. Google has opened up a teaser page on the Google Store for its upcoming October 9 event where they'll (finally) announce the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. The page only features a giant "3," as well as a sign-up button to stay informed on upcoming...

Battery Saver is Randomly Turning on For Pixel and Essential Phone Owners (Updated)

Kellen September 13, 2018

Battery saver, leave my Pixel 2 alone A couple of hours ago, after not having touched my Pixel 2 XL for a while, calmly unlocked it only to notice that the battery looked weird. The battery looked weird because it had a red outline with a "+" in the middle,...

DEAL: Hisense’s New 4K ULED Android TVs are $499 (55″) and $749 (65″) at Costco Right Now

Kellen September 13, 2018

The new Android TV-equipped Hisense 4K TVs that were released during this year's World Cup are heavily discounted at Costco at the moment. The 65" version is $250 off and the 55" version is $150 off. You can get into these new "ULED" 4K TVs for as little as $...

YouTube Kids Updated With “Older” Version as Young Billy Nears the Hell That is Puberty

Tim September 13, 2018

Kids grow up. It's what they do. In a new update, YouTube is having the YouTube Kids app grow up right alongside your kid with the introduction of a new "Older" version inside of the app, aimed at kids age 8 to 12. Turned on from an existing Profile page, the...

Razer Phone Updated With July Security Patch, Undisclosed Bug Fixes

Tim September 13, 2018

Razer Phone owners will see an update being pushed to their handsets this week, though, you may have issues when attempting to figure out exactly what's inside. Once installed, you'll find that the phone is now running July's security patch. Nope, not August's...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 1

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 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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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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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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