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OnePlus Will Share Its US Plans for the OnePlus 10 Pro on March 31

Kellen March 24, 2022 2

This is going to be weird to read as I type this for you, but the OnePlus 10 Pro still has not been given official details for launch in the US. It has only been released in China (since January), with ColorOS instead of OxygenOS, as OnePlus waited to sell it...

Google Home App Update Brings Quicker Device Controls

Tim March 23, 2022 2

Google announced this week an inbound change for the Google Home app, one that brings new quick device controls to the app's main overview page, identical to the device controls that were first introduced in Android 11. The controls will allow you to tap to...

Nothing Phone (1) Confirmed, Coming This Summer

Tim March 23, 2022 2

Nothing hosted a streamed event this week, announcing that the Nothing Phone (1) is indeed a real thing and coming quite soon! Hosted by the one and only Carl Pei of OnePlus fame, Nothing detailed that Phone (1) will be the beating heart of Nothing's growing...

Instagram’s Chronological Feed is Back and the World is Beginning to Heal

Tim March 23, 2022 2

Instagram announced today that the chronological feed is back! It's not called chronological, there's technically two new feed options called Favorites and Following, but both feeds show accounts you follow and appear in chronological order. Let's f'ing gooo!...

Google Play’s Movies & TV Section Being Moved to Google TV App

Tim March 22, 2022 2

Google announced today that the Google TV app will soon be the home of everything movies and TV-related with regard to Google's distribution. In May of this year, movies and TV shows will no longer be supported on Google Play, so take note of that if you're...

Verizon Galaxy S21 Lineup Receives One UI 4.1 Update (Update: S20 Lineup, Too!)

Tim March 22, 2022 2

Yesterday, Verizon began to push the One UI 4.1 update out to the Galaxy S21 lineup. That lineup consists of the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra. Inside One UI 4.1, which first launched with the Galaxy S22 and is now rolling out to other Galaxy...

Steam Alpha Arrives for Chromebooks

Tim March 22, 2022 2

Google released today an "alpha-quality" build of Steam for Chrome OS devices. This release will allow Chromebook-wielding gamers to access their Steam library, all thanks to Valve's Proton compatibility layer, which allows Linux-based systems to run Windows...

Google Photos Gets Updated Sharing Tab, Improved Library, and Screenshot Shortcut

Tim March 22, 2022 2

Google announced an update for Google Photos this morning, one that focuses heavily on organization and sharing. For your library of photos, Google is making it easier to find exactly what you're looking for. The app will now have an updated layout to show 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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Samsung Takes $1000 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7, Provides Free Storage Upgrade

Tim December 24, 2025 2

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 2

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 2

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 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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This Galaxy Watch Ultra Kicked to 50% Off

Kellen December 19, 2025 2

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 2

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 2

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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Google Pixelsnap Qi2 Charger Gets First Ever Discount

Kellen December 16, 2025 2

The Pixel 10 series features a handful of upgrades, but one of the most noteworthy is the introduction of Qi2 and magnets...

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