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January’s Android Security Bulletin Arrives, But No Pixel Update Yet (Updated)

Kellen January 3, 2024 7

The first Google Pixel update of 2024 could arrive at any moment. Google has given itself more wiggle room in terms of timing for Pixel updates these days, but because we are in a new month, you should prepare your Pixel device for the second the update goes...

Samsung Unpacked Scheduled for January 17, Galaxy S24 Reservations Now Open

Tim January 2, 2024 16

It's official, Samsung will host its Unpacked 2024 press event in San Jose, CA on January 17 at 10am Pacific, at which point we'll have all of the nifty details on the upcoming Galaxy S24 lineup. We won't get too much into speculating on all of the devices...

Verizon Will Still Give You a Free Xbox Series X If You Get Their Internet

Kellen January 2, 2024 12

For most of the the holiday season, Verizon has been willing to give you a free Xbox Series X if you sign-up for one of their home internet plans. While home internet isn't typically a Verizon service we talk to you much about, this deal is quite good if you...

T-Mobile Tuesdays App Morphing Into New ‘T Life’ App

Tim January 2, 2024 3

T-Mobile detailed this week that the T-Mobile Tuesdays app is getting sunsetted and transitioned into a new app experience called T Life. From what we can tell, T Life is going to be much more than just an app for claiming weekly deals. Screenshots provided...

Nothing Pushes Android 14 Bug Fix Update After Freezing Complaints

Kellen January 2, 2024 1

Nothing attempted to release its Android 14 and Nothing OS 2.5 update to the Nothing Phone (2) back in mid-December. It was a bit of an early Xmas present for some Phone (2) owners, but the early reactions to the update itself have been mixed, mostly because...

Pixel 9 Wishlists Address Pointless Thermometer, Exynos Modem

Tim January 2, 2024 39

Remember when Google included a thermometer on the Pixel 8 Pro? Apparently, no one is using it, so users are coming together to build the ultimate Pixel 9 lineup wishlist, and naturally, the thermometer isn't on it. RIP. In our eyes, the Pixel 8 Pro is already...

Visible Promo Drops Plans to $20 or $35 for Next 2 Years

Kellen January 2, 2024 8

Visible ended 2023 with a great deal on its best wireless plan that dropped it to an incredible monthly price. Days later, to kickoff 2024, they are back with a similar deal, plus they've now included their cheapest plan as well, both of which keep their...

Google Added 44+ Features to Pixel Devices in 2023: Here’s the Full List

Kellen December 29, 2023 11

Owning a Google Pixel device means that not only will you receive regularly scheduled monthly security patches, it also means you get quarterly Feature Drop updates that bring in new features. These are added bonuses that deliver new goods to new and older...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 11

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 11

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 11

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 11

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 11

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 11

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 11

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 11

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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Google’s Latest Ad Pokes at iPhone for Copying Its Features, iPhone 17 Rumors

Kellen May 6, 2025 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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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