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Chrome is Going to Start Blocking Bad Ads on February 15

Kellen December 19, 2017 15

After announcing in June that Google planned to start blocking ads in Chrome at some point in early 2018, ads that violate the Better Ads Standards, Google has updated us today with an official date. Come February 15, if your website has been flagged with a "...

Buy Moto Mods Directly From Your Phone With the Moto Z Market App

Tim December 19, 2017 15

If you're having troubles discovering a fancy new Moto Mod for your compatible Motorola device, Moto has a new app for you. Located in Google Play, the app is called Moto Z Market, designed specifically for helping owners discover and purchase new Moto Mods....

Samsung Starts Bringing Infinity Displays to Its Mid-Range Phones Too

Kellen December 19, 2017 15

Samsung announced the Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018) last night, two mid-range phones that are noteworthy because they show Samsung's interest in bringing their newest high-end Galaxy S and Note experience to the mid-range tier. That experience is the...

Huawei President: We Will Sell Our Flagship Phone in the US Through Carriers Next Year

Tim December 18, 2017 15

In early August of this year, a report surfaced that claimed Huawei would sell a flagship device through AT&T. That would be a major step for the China-based company that has been tiptoeing here for some time, but this week when speaking to ABC News,...

DEAL: Save $300 on a Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL at Target, Get Free $250 Gift Card

Tim December 18, 2017 15

Set to expire later this month, Target is hosting a promo for anyone who gets a new Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL via adding a line of service or upgrading devices on a device payment plan. To put it in as simple of terms as possible, if you purchase a new Pixel on a...

DEAL: Save $100 on a Pixelbook at Best Buy, Get a Free Google Home

Tim December 18, 2017 15

For a limited time at Best Buy, folks can purchase a Pixelbook at $100 off, plus get a free Google Home with the purchase. At $100 off, the 128GB model comes down to $899, while the 256GB model comes down to $1099. Not only are you saving money on Google's...

T-Mobile HTC U11 Life Receiving Oreo Update

Tim December 18, 2017 15

HTC announced that the U11 Life on T-Mobile will begin receiving its Oreo update today. Inside, U11 Life owners can expect all of the same Oreo features we've been discussing for months now, including enhanced notifications, Picture-in-Picture, Autofill...

Droid Life Q&A Sessions: Volume 50!

Tim December 18, 2017 15

We've reached Volume 50 of the Droid Life Q&A Sessions. Intense. We started this segment back in 2012, and if you're interested in reminiscing with us briefly, check out the first entry here. With the Q&A Sessions, you're able to pick our brains on any...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 3

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 2

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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Samsung Takes $1000 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7, Provides Free Storage Upgrade

Tim December 24, 2025 15

The holidays are a great time spoil others, but maybe it's time you were just a tad bit selfish and thought about your own...

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There’s a Way to Get $700 Off a Pixel 10 Pro XL

Kellen December 22, 2025 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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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