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Samsung Unpacked Confirmed For August 10, Reserve Your Galaxy Fold 4 Now

Kellen July 19, 2022 8

Alright, the date is official - Samsung Unpacked, where we'll see the Galaxy Fold 4, Galaxy Flip 4, and new Galaxy Watch 5 line, will go down on August 10. Samsung revealed the date today, also confirming that this is a virtual event for all to watch. The...

Mobvoi is Making the First Snapdragon W5+ Wear OS Watch

Kellen July 19, 2022 8

The new Snapdragon W5+ chip from Qualcomm can only be a big deal if smartwatch makers decide it's worth using. Most passed (or hesitated) on the previous chip from Qualcomm, so there's no guarantee that this new (and impressive on paper) W5+ will be a success....

Nova Launcher Has Been Acquired

Kellen July 19, 2022 8

Don't freak out just yet, but yes, Nova Launcher, the launcher so many of you use and that has been a core part of your Android experience for years, has been acquired. A "behind the scenes" service that helps developers use deep links to direct users to...

Qualcomm’s New Snapdragon W5+ Chip for Wearables Makes “Most Advanced Leap Yet”

Kellen July 19, 2022 8

Every two years, Qualcomm introduces a new (or should I say "new") wearable chipset that will power a new range of smartwatches, many of which run Wear OS. During the days of the Snapdragon Wear 2100 and 3100 chips, I think it's safe to say that Wear OS...

New Google Wallet Rollout Begins to Replace Google Pay

Kellen July 18, 2022 8

Google announced back at Google I/O that we would soon be welcoming back an old friend, Google Wallet. They didn't provide any sort of specific timeline, but as of today, a small group of folks have begun receiving the update that rids their phone of Google...

Gmail is Getting “More Accurate” Search Suggestions

Kellen July 18, 2022 8

As if Gmail wasn't already incredibly smart at predicting the items you search for, Google says that starting today, it will be even "more accurate" and the suggestions offered should be better too. In a short post to the Workspace Updates blog, Google...

Verizon Gives 5G UW a Huge Spectrum and Speed Boost

Kellen July 18, 2022 8

Verizon's early 5G UW experiment through mmW technology may have been tough to experience, but with the purchase of a whole bunch of C-Band spectrum and the ramp-up in rollout of it, they'll soon have 5G you'll notice. As a continuation of that rollout, which...

Get $20 Off a Pixel Stand (2nd Gen) for Your Pixel 7 Pro

Kellen July 15, 2022 8

You don't own the Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro yet, but you are probably eyeing the renders, examining that new metal camera bar, and refreshing Facebook listings in hopes that you'll be the next to get lucky and buy a prototype. Should the day come when you own a...

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

Tim December 26, 2025 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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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