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February Google Play Updates: Here’s What’s New This Month in Android

Kellen February 5, 2025 1

Google provides regular updates to the Android ecosystem by pushing updates through Google Play Services, the Google Play Store, and at a system level in order to improve and secure your devices. They do this alongside the regular over-the-air updates you...

Galaxy S25 Ultra’s Pre-Order Final Days are Here: $900 Trades, Free Storage Upgrades, More

Kellen February 5, 2025 3

Still haven't decided whether or not you want to buy a Galaxy S25 Ultra or one of the other Galaxy S25 series devices? Hey, it's an expensive phone and I get it. That said, I do want to point out that the Galaxy S25 pre-order period is about to wrap up and...

Marvel SNAP is Back With New Season, New Cards

Tim February 4, 2025 1

Marvel SNAP players had a tough January. We were unexpected victims of the TikTok ban, due to the game's publisher being ByteDance. However, after a brief amount of downtime, which allowed players to go outside and play in the grass (or snow and ice depending...

February 2025 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen February 4, 2025 9

February is here already and that means a new Google Pixel update wants to download and install on your device. For this latest patch, we are expecting some bug fixes and security improvements without much else as we wait for the March quarterly update to drop...

Verizon Will Let You Add a Google One AI Premium Perk to Your Account for $10 (50% Off)

Kellen February 4, 2025 6

As a part of its myPlan set of plans that were introduced back in 2023, Verizon also launched its new perks system. This system would rip away the included plan freebies that Verizon customers loved, like the Disney Bundle, and asked you instead to pay $10 per...

Samsung Drops Galaxy S21 Series to Quarterly Security Updates

Tim February 4, 2025 1

In a move that we're now seeing on a somewhat set schedule, Samsung's Galaxy S21 series has been dropped to quarterly updates. With this, owners of the Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra should no longer expect monthly security updates, and instead, will receive...

Google Search Adds the Handiest Little Shortcut to Its Widget

Kellen February 3, 2025 6

Rarely do we see updates to apps that add minor changes that turn out to be a big deal, but I think we may have that today with an update rolling out to the Google App and its Google Search widget on Android. You can now customize the Search widget with a new...

First Galaxy S25 Update Could Drop at Any Moment

Kellen February 3, 2025

With launch day approaching, it wouldn't surprise us to see a day 1 or week 1 update for the Galaxy S25 series. Samsung often has a fresh build ready to go that takes care of any last minute bugs they've identified just before most phones hit your pockets. To...

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

Tim December 12, 2025

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

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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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