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OnePlus 5T Review

Kellen December 7, 2017 33

Our OnePlus 5T review is here! Sorry it took so long, but you know, it's cold in the northwest. We have beer to drink. For this latest and greatest from OnePlus, we tried to look for the differences in the OnePlus 5T vs. the regular OnePlus 5 (review) to see...

OnePlus Won’t Support Project Treble Over Fears of Bricking Phones

Tim December 7, 2017 33

Project Treble is one of those things Google announced recently that many Android users are excited about. To give you a brief summary of Project Treble, Kellen has written a couple pieces on the subject, so I'll let him explain it. This excerpt is from a post...

LG Tweaks a Few V30 Specs, Calls it Signature Edition, Prices it at $1800

Tim December 7, 2017 33

If you live in South Korea and have too much money laying around (don't worry, that can be a common problem for us in the US, too! /s), LG announced a new device this week that can help you get rid of some. The LG Signature Edition, which is really just a...

Celebrities Now Provide Personal Answers to Important Questions on Google Search

Tim December 7, 2017 33

Going straight to the list of things I didn't think was ever necessary, celebrities are getting some A-list treatment over on Google Search. To give you an example of what's happening, let's say you Google, "Can Will Ferrell really play the drums?" Thanks to...

DEAL: Save $130 on Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Kit, Google Home Bundle at Best Buy

Tim December 7, 2017 33

Available at Best Buy, you can grab a Philips Hue white and color ambiance starter kit, plus a Google Home, all for just $198. Getting these products separately would typically run about $328, so this bundle deal is saving you $130. That ain't bad at all. If...

Instagram Testing Separation of Messaging Into Standalone App

Tim December 7, 2017 33

For folks in Chile, Israel, Italy, Portugal, Turkey, and Uruguay, Instagram is testing a separation of messaging from its photo sharing service. The app is called Direct, and essentially, it's like Facebook's move to remove Messenger from the standalone...

Android Wear’s Oreo Update Starts Rolling Out Today

Kellen December 7, 2017 33

Android Wear's future is an area we know little about. We know that Android Wear watches are still here, that fashion brands seem to be the only ones interested in making them at this point, and that updates may come quicker through the Google Play Store. But...

Here are 10 Paid Icon Packs That are Free for a Limited Time

Tim December 6, 2017 33

Looking through Google Play, there's a number of paid icon packs that can be downloaded for free at the moment, so we've compiled a list to help you discover something you might enjoy. Each of these packs ranges in price from $0.75 to $1.99+, so the fact that...

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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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