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Samsung Ships Out De-Throttling Update to Galaxy S22 Lineup

Tim March 10, 2022 20

As expected, but not expected so darn quickly, Samsung is beginning to ship out an update that appears to de-throttle the Galaxy S22 lineup. As was reported recently, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset in all models of the Galaxy S22 has been getting throttled...

Galaxy Watch 5 Rumored to Have Temperature Sensor, Arrive This Summer

Kellen March 10, 2022 20

The Galaxy Watch line from Samsung has adopted several health-related features over the past couple of cycles in an attempt to match health tracking trends and to keep up with the Apple Watch. The Galaxy Watch 4 had everything from heart rate and SpO2 tracking...

Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile is Officially on the Way

Kellen March 10, 2022 20

Call of Duty: Warzone has been one of the most successful battle royale games of the past several years. It has certainly helped Call of Duty stretch beyond its multiplayer glory days and into the BR scene that few have found sustained life in. That success...

Google Clears Up a Bit of Android 12 “June 2022 Feature Drop” Beta Confusion

Kellen March 10, 2022 20

Google dropped a surprise Android 12 Beta update on us yesterday that was labeled as both a "Quarterly Platform Release" and the "June 2022 Feature Drop." The naming was slightly odd, since Google's Pixel Feature Drops are often more app-focused with new...

Here’s Everything New Coming to Your Android Phone in March

Tim March 10, 2022 20

Google announced today a suite of sweet new features headed to your Android device via updates to the core apps that make your Android experience what it is. A couple of features detailed we already knew about, given this is an Android blog and it's our lives...

All These Sweet New Google Messages Features are Official

Kellen March 10, 2022 20

Google Messages really has seen a steady stream of improvements over the years to become a solid text messaging app on Android. Its feature set continues to grow with the latest batch of new-ness bringing those iMessage reactions we talked about a few weeks...

Android 12 QPR3 Beta 1 Now Available to Pixel Phones

Tim March 9, 2022 20

Google announced today that it has released Android 12 QPR3 Beta 1 for select Pixel devices. This beta is for the Quarterly Platform Releases (QPR), something Google announced it would do for Pixel owners back in October of 2021. In this particular beta, you'...

Today Only: OnePlus RCC Members Get a OnePlus 9 for Only $545 ($184 Off)

Tim March 9, 2022 20

For one day only, OnePlus is offering the OnePlus 9 at just $545 to members of its free-to-join Red Cable Club (RCC). If you aren't familiar, RCC is a loyalty program that nets OnePlus fans exclusive discounts on products and other goodies. If you like OnePlus...

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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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