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HQ Trivia Arrives on Android in Limited Beta, Full Availability by January 1

Kellen December 26, 2017 3

HQ Trivia, the iOS-only trivia game with prizes that became so popular it spawned immediate knock-offs, arrived on Android this weekend. Unfortunately, it's only available as a limited beta and pre-registration, so the chances of you being able to test it...

Verizon Galaxy S8, S8+, Galaxy Note 8 All Pick-Up Update Today

Kellen December 26, 2017 17

As a late Xmas present, Samsung and Verizon are pushing updates to the Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, and Galaxy Note 8 today. Each includes the December security patch and not much else, but we'll take it. The Galaxy S8 will see software version G950USQS2BQL1, the...

DEAL: Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL Still $300 Off at Verizon, Best Buy, and Target

Kellen December 26, 2017 33

It's the day after Christmas, so I'd imagine that a few of you have some cash to spend. If you were holding out until this moment to pickup a Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL, you are still in luck, as Verizon, Best Buy, and Target have kept up their $300-off Pixel 2...

Moto X4 Android One Gets Oreo Update Too!

Kellen December 26, 2017 5

I'd love to tell you that I have more news to share on this post-holiday Tuesday outside of Oreo updates for phones, but that's what we're working with. And hey, Oreo updates are awesome, especially since it's not yet 2018 and companies are coming through. The...

LG V30 Picks Up Android 8.0 “Oreo” Update

Kellen December 26, 2017 18

In Korea. After going into beta back in early November through the "LG OS Preview" program, LG released stable Android Oreo to the V30 in Korea this morning. That preview build let only 500 people get in on the early Oreo action, but LG is ready to send it out...

OnePlus 5 is Getting 5T’s Face Unlock, Grabs Official Oreo for Now (Updated x2: Back as 5.0.1)

Kellen December 26, 2017 2

UPDATE 1/7/18: Alright, the Oreo update is back as OxygenOS 5.0.1. The changelog remains the same, but OnePlus has added two items to it: Bug fixes for third party camera application Fixed network issues for European operators On a related note, this update...

Weekly Recap: Merry X-Mas, Happy Holidays!

Kellen December 22, 2017 10

X-Mas weekend is here, so Merry Christmas to those who celebrate it. For the rest of you, happy holidays! For the week in Android, it was typically slow as is always the case around this time, but we finished off our OnePlus 5T coverage by giving you reasons...

Pixel 2 Beats iPhone X, Galaxy Note 8, and LG V30 in LTE Speed Test Battle

Kellen December 22, 2017 80

Ever since the first 4G LTE markets lit up in the US, we've talked about speeds. We talk about speeds because we're technology nerds who are always in a constant competition with one another. We like to brag about the products we've invested in. We like to...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 80

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 80

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 80

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 80

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 80

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 80

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 80

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 80

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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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