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Google Gives Nexus 6P and 5X Owners Two Extra Months of Security Patches

Kellen September 25, 2017 95

Who knows why, but Google just extended the security update life of the Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X. According to their dedicated support page that shows the schedule of guaranteed updates for both Nexus and Pixel devices, the 6P and 5X will now receive an extra two...

DEAL: Grab a 5500mAh Galaxy S8+ Battery Case for Just $24 With This Coupon Code

Tim September 25, 2017 5

For a limited time through Amazon, Galaxy S8+ owners can pick up a 5,500mAh battery case for just $23.99, down from its usual price of $29.99 with the help of a coupon code. For those who are on the go a lot, a battery case can be extremely beneficial. For...

Verizon HTC One M9 Receiving Update to Nougat

Tim September 25, 2017 13

It's a big day for remaining HTC One M9 owners on Verizon, as the company has begun rolling out Nougat to owners, labeled as build number 4.49.605.11. If you own this device and gave up on the possibility of ever seeing this update, I wouldn't blame you. The...

Verizon’s Wear24 Android Wear Watch Dies After Just 3 Months (Updated)

Kellen September 25, 2017 38

Verizon's own Android Wear-powered smartwatch, the Wear24, has seemingly, already been discontinued after just 3 months and change of being available. The Wear24 is "no longer available" from Big Red. I can't think of many devices in history with such a short...

Pre-Order the LG V30, Get the ‘New’ Daydream View VR Headset

Tim September 25, 2017 38

According to a screenshot that has circulated via reddit, those who pre-order an LG V30 in the US (whenever pre-orders take place), will receive a free Daydream View. It is clarified in the text that we're talking about the "new" Daydream View, the one we...

Levi’s Commuter Trucker Jacket With Jacquard Arrives This Week

Kellen September 25, 2017 18

The Levi's Commuter Trucker Jacket that is powered by Google's Project Jacquard technology, finally goes on sale this week after a couple of years worth of work. It'll still cost $350, but that may just have to be the price you pay for the combination of...

Weekly Recap: Leak All the Google Things

Tim September 22, 2017 9

That's a wrap on a crazy and fun week. If you somehow missed it, we took over the Interwebz on Tuesday, posting up info and pictures of what we think is everything Google is set to announce on October 4. It was good times. We also published our video review of...

Unlocked Essential Phone Now Available at Best Buy With In-Store Availability

Kellen September 22, 2017 43

The unlocked Essential Phone is now available for purchase at Best Buy. The pre-order period is done and you can order one with quick shipping or head into your local Best Buy to pick it up. In fact, I'm seeing several stores in the Portland area have them in-...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 43

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 43

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 43

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 43

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 43

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 43

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 43

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 43

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 95

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 95

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 95

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 95

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 95

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 95

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 95

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 95

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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