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November 2022 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Phones

Kellen November 7, 2022 28

The first new month since the Pixel 7 launched is here and that means a monthly Google update is upon us. The latest Android security patch arrives to patch things before we get what should be a big Pixel Feature Drop in December. As of this moment, Google has...

A Lot of Pixel 7 Trade-In Devices Delayed, Stuck With USPS

Kellen November 7, 2022 28

Been wondering when that trade-in credit will come from your purchase of a new Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro? You aren't alone. The early flood of orders through the Google Store and the trade-in devices that were sent back through USPS on their way for evaluation...

Google Took the Google Duo Icon Away Again

Kellen November 6, 2022 28

My wife messaged me on Friday to ask what the app was called that she uses every day to call me because she couldn't find it. The app she needed to find was Google Duo, which was killed off by Google back in August, only to be brought back in icon form a...

Twitter Reveals New Twitter Blue at $8 With Blue Checkmark Feature

Kellen November 5, 2022 28

Well, it won't cost you $20 per month as was previously rumored, but the new Twitter Blue price has been revealed in an update to the app on iOS. $7.99 is the cost that Twitter's new ownership has decided on, and yes, it will get you a blue checkmark. The...

Telegram Update Adds Group Topics, Text Resizing, More

Kellen November 5, 2022 28

Telegram picked up a Saturday update today that introduces several tweaks and improvements to the UI, as well as new features for both regular and premium users. The biggest upgrade is a new Topics feature for group chats. This essentially turns your groups...

Physical SIM or eSIM For You?

Kellen November 4, 2022 28

When Apple launched the iPhone 14 line a few weeks back, they made a pretty major move to the way they'll connect to a cellular network. Apple removed the physical SIM card slot and instead forced everyone in the US who bought one to connect via eSIM. This...

Samsung Galaxy S23 Goes All-In With Qualcomm

Kellen November 4, 2022 28

The Galaxy S23 should be only months away from a release, assuming Samsung sticks to the launch timing they've met for several years now. When they do release their next high-end phone series, expect a lot of Qualcomm chips inside and a lot less Exynos across...

Samsung Keeps Alive That Galaxy Fold 4 $1,300 Off Deal

Kellen November 4, 2022 28

Samsung seems content at running best-ever level deals for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 each month and we aren't about to complain. The October promo they ran that could grab you an instant $1,300 off their biggest foldable is back for November, or at least until we...

Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 7

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 9

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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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 6

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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Pixel Watch 4 Gets $100 Discount to End the Year

Kellen December 31, 2025 28

Grabbing a Pixel Watch 4 to end 2025 is a thing you can do at its biggest discount to date. The LTE models are all $100 off,...

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Samsung Likes Taking $250 Off Its Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen December 30, 2025 28

Starting off a new year with a new phone sounds like a pretty fun idea to me. As someone who switches phones every month or...

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Galaxy Watch Ultra at $399 Still Available ($250 Off)

Tim December 26, 2025 28

For those with an aging Galaxy timepiece on the wrist, now is a good time to consider an upgrade. Samsung is offering very...

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Samsung Takes $1000 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7, Provides Free Storage Upgrade

Tim December 24, 2025 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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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