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Google and Amazon Fire Up the Petty Tech Battle You Didn’t Ask For

Kellen December 5, 2017 60

Fire TV owners, I hope you don't enjoy watching much YouTube, because the app is about to disappear from your device. Same goes for you Amazon Echo Show owners. Google announced today that it has had it with Amazon and their selective selling and...

Qualcomm Announces Snapdragon 845

Kellen December 5, 2017 60

Qualcomm is hosting its big Snapdragon Technology Summit in Hawaii this week and took the chance this morning to make the Snapdragon 845 official. They aren't releasing the full details just yet (that'll happen tomorrow), so I have almost nothing to share with...

Essential Phone Receiving Update With December Security Patch

Tim December 5, 2017 60

Essential announced via Twitter that it's rolling out a new update to the Essential Phone, labeled as build NMJ51B. After installing the update, owners will be running December's Android security patch, which was just announced this week. Considering the Pixel...

Google’s Files Go App Now Available Globally for Anyone Running Lollipop or Higher

Tim December 5, 2017 60

In early November, Google launched a file management app in beta called Files Go. Today, the app launches globally for any Android devices running Lollipop or higher. If you haven't yet downloaded this app, it's a smart file manager, capable of recognizing...

December Security Patch Arrives as Android 8.1 and the Pixel, Nexus Images are Ready

Kellen December 5, 2017 60

After first releasing the December security bulletin yesterday, Google has gone ahead and posted the Android security update for December 2017 and the files are live for a number of devices, both Pixel and Nexus. This is also the Android 8.1 update that has...

Android Go Arrives With Android 8.1 “Go Edition”

Kellen December 5, 2017 60

Back at Google I/O, Google unveiled a new project called "Android Go" that targeted entry-level devices with 512GB to 1GB RAM. The goal was to provide a lighter and speedier, yet still solid Android experience for ultra-budget phones. With the launch of...

Google Says That Android 8.1 is “Rolling Out Now” (Updated: Yep!)

Kellen December 5, 2017 60

Wait, is it? We picked up a second Android 8.1 Developer Preview last week, which was mostly a final version, though we are expecting another update to the final version this month. We are also expecting the December security patch to reach Pixel and Nexus...

Mid-Range Honor 7X Launches Today in US for $199, High-End View 10 in January

Tim December 5, 2017 60

The Honor 7X, a followup to last year's 6X, was announced back in November. At the time, Honor didn't specify US launch details, but this morning at a press event, Honor provided all the nitty gritty, confirming that the Honor 7X is available today, priced at...

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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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