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Verizon Names Its Next 5G City

Kellen July 24, 2018

Verizon added Houston to its list of 5G cities this morning. The Texas market joins Sacramento and Los Angeles as the first from Big Red to see the residential broadband internet. Verizon says that they expect to launch the service in Houston in the second...

Verizon LG V30, Moto Z2 Force Updated With July Security Patch

Tim July 23, 2018

Verizon is pushing the July security patch out to owners of the LG V30 and Moto Z2 Force. For V30 owners, look to see software version VS99620e following the update, while Z2 Force owners can expect to find ODXS27.109-34-14 after updating. Nothing else is...

Leaked Firmware Points to Features for Galaxy Note 9’s Bluetooth-Equipped S Pen

Tim July 23, 2018

Ever since we learned the new S Pen for Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Note 9 features Bluetooth, we've been scratching our heads, wondering what a Bluetooth-enabled stylus could bring to the table for users. Thanks to a recent teardown by XDA of leaked firmware...

Android Distribution Updated for July: Oreo Surges to 12.1%!

Kellen July 23, 2018

Google has become somewhat erratic in updating its Android distribution numbers after updating them monthly for years. They've skipped a number of months this year, including June, but are back for July with fresh percentages. That month off has meant big...

Pixelbook 2 Said to Release Before Year’s End

Tim July 23, 2018

According to @evleaks, Google has a 2nd-generation Pixelbook coming, said to be released by the end of this year. The original Pixelbook launched only last year in early October. The new one, described in Evan's tweet, will feature smaller bezels, but that is...

Galaxy Watch in Rose Gold and 42mm Case Makes Appearance at Samsung’s Site

Kellen July 23, 2018

We've been tracking the sh*t out of Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Watch in recent weeks. We found the first, smaller version at the FCC in both WiFi and LTE models before also spotting the larger version with LTE at the end of last week. Today, thanks to a slip-up...

DEAL: Honor’s Summer Sun Promo Slashes $70 Off View10 ($429), $50 Off 6X ($129), $20 Off 7X ($179)

Tim July 23, 2018

Taking place July 23 through July 31, Honor is hosting a Summer Sun promotion, complete with big discounts on its range of current smartphones. For savings, Honor has its View10 marked down to $429 ($70 off), Honor 7X at $179 ($20 off), and the Honor 6X at $...

AR Emoji Update Offers More Flexibility When Customizing Your Look

Tim July 23, 2018

Samsung's AR Emoji is receiving an update this week, one that should allow users to better hone in their own unique look. Before this update, users would take a photo of themselves then go through things like hair style and skin tone. There wasn't a ton of...

What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 3

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 2

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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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 6

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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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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We’re at the Point Where You Only Buy a Pixel 10 Pro if It’s $300 Off

Kellen December 8, 2025

Paying full price for Google's Pixel devices is certainly a thing you could do. If you are the type to buy something on the...

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