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Poll: Does Your Phone Have Oreo Yet?

Tim January 24, 2018 112

According to the latest Android Distribution numbers, there aren't many users in the Android ecosystem running the latest and greatest from Google. To be exact, Google says only 0.7% of all Android users are running Oreo, nearly half a year after its initial...

Google Pay Branding Starting to Show Itself on Android Devices

Tim January 24, 2018 112

Earlier this month, Google announced that the new Google Pay brand would combine both Android Pay and Google Wallet. Well, the branding is starting to make its way to Android devices, but we aren't entirely sure how long it's been there. On both of our Pixel 2...

You Can Now Pre-Order the First Phone With an In-Display Fingerprint Reader… In China

Tim January 24, 2018 112

At CES earlier this month, we got to play with Vivo's latest smartphone (apparently unnamed at the time), complete with Synaptics' Clear ID in-display fingerprint reader tech. It was just as cool as we expected it to be, and at last, Vivo has announced...

Unlocked Moto X4 Picks Up Oreo Update

Kellen January 24, 2018 112

According to a Senior MotoAgent on Lenovo's forums, the Moto X4 is now receiving its update to Android Oreo. We're talking about the unlocked or retail model here, since the Android One version of the X4 already picked up the update a few weeks back. The...

Out There Chronicles Ep. 1 Free for First Time to Tease Sequel’s Launch on January 25

Tim January 24, 2018 112

The Out There Chronicles, an interactive graphic novel game based on the Out There science fiction universe, is now free for a limited time to hype up the sequel's launch on January 25. To give you a bit of the story, without spoiling too much, the character...

Chrome 64 for Android Helps Stop Sh*tty Ads That Open New Windows

Kellen January 24, 2018 112

Googled push out an update to both Chrome and Chrome Beta on Android last night, an update that includes an ad blocker of sorts. With this latest version of Chrome for Android, Google will do its best to "prevent sites with abusive ad experiences from opening...

Plex VR for Daydream Makes Your Media Library Consumable in Virtual Reality

Tim January 24, 2018 112

Plex users, ready your VR headsets. The company launched Plex VR this morning, a standalone Android application made specifically for Google's Daydream VR platform. With the app, you'll be able to watch all of your Plex content in virtual reality, whether it...

Google I/O 2018 Will Go Down May 8-10 in Mountain View (Updated!)

Kellen January 24, 2018 112

Google dropped some clues about Google I/O 2018 last night on Twitter and nerds gathered to decipher them. Those nerds have declared that the Google I/O 2018 will take place May 8-10, once again in Mountain View at the Shoreline Amphitheatre. If history tells...

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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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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This Galaxy Watch Ultra Kicked to 50% Off

Kellen December 19, 2025 112

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 112

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 112

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 112

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 112

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 112

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 112

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 112

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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