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Nextbit Robin Gets a Nougat Beta With Help From Paranoid Android

Kellen November 22, 2016 11

Nextbit Robin owners, a Nougat beta update awaits you if you are interested in testing beta software. The company announced the Nougat beta today through a community forum post, even mentioning that the update should be live for current beta participants....

Verizon Confirms Pixel Black Friday Deal at $10 Per Month

Kellen November 22, 2016 115

On Thursday and Friday, Verizon is going to give you the best deal to date on the Pixel with 32GB or 128GB of storage. It's a bit of a tricky one, but should you opt for either storage amount on a device payment plan, you'll technically only pay $10 or $15 per...

Pixel Update Rolling Out With Double-Tap and Lift-To-Wake (Updated)

Kellen November 22, 2016 125

Canada, today is your day, assuming you own a Google Pixel or Pixel XL. A 261MB update started rolling out moments ago to our friends up north that bumps the Pixel to build number NPF26J and includes two amazing new "Moves" that we have all been waiting for. ...

Android 7.1.1 Developer Preview 2 is Live for Nexus 6P, 5X, and Pixel C (Updated)

Kellen November 22, 2016 74

Google just posted the Android 7.1.1 Developer Preview 2 files for the Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, and Pixel C! EDIT: Nexus 9 now too! There are three ways to get the update to Android 7.1.1 developer preview 2 at this time. The first is through the Android Beta...

Verizon LG V20 Gets Security Update With VPN Tweaks

Kellen November 22, 2016 17

Verizon's LG V20 is receiving an update today to software version VS99512A. The update weighs in at about 477MB and provides the latest Android security patches, while also tweaking some of Android's VPN services. According to the changelog provided by...

Black Friday Deals Week Daily Round-Up: November 22

Kellen November 22, 2016 15

DAY 2! Black Friday deals are no longer a 1-day thing with the internet and hypebeasts everywhere trying to grab your attention for weeks at a time during the holiday shopping season. Dealing with all of the noise can be tough, so we thought this year, we'd...

OnePlus 3T Now Available for Purchase

Kellen November 22, 2016 43

It's November 22, so that means it is officially OnePlus 3T launch day. If you passed on the original OnePlus 3, the 3T should be a solid choice for your next phone, assuming you don't need service on Verizon or Sprint. For $439, you get a phone with a...

Google Home Will Drop to $99 This Week for a Limited Time ($30 Off)

Kellen November 21, 2016 45

Here's a pro tip: don't buy Google Home until Wednesday, November 23. On that day, Google will discount the smart home assistant to $99, down from its original retail price of $129. The deal, as you likely assumed, is only temporary as a means to sell a bunch...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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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