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Google Play Gets a New “Offers” Tab to Show You…Offers

Kellen January 28, 2022 5

Google Play's bottom bar is getting a new tab called "Offers." As you can probably guess from its name, this will be a tab to find current offers on apps, games, and digital content, many of which will be recommended based on stuff you "might like." Previously...

Counterpoint’s Latest Figures: Samsung Sells a Lot of Phones

Tim January 28, 2022 5

Counterpoint Research's 2021 global smartphone shipment numbers have been posted, confirming what was already known -- Samsung sells a lot of phones. Maybe most surprisingly, Samsung's annual shipments grew in 2021, despite the ongoing chip shortage, as well...

Pixel Stand for $29 is Giving You That Look

Kellen January 27, 2022 5

The original Google Pixel Stand, the one that launched with the Pixel 3 and helped turn your phone into a bit of a smart home display that also acted as a modern alarm clock, is available at Woot once again for about a third of the price. While the Pixel Stand...

Thursday Poll: Are You Over Headphone Jacks and Expandable Storage Yet?

Tim January 27, 2022 5

Alright, it's been a few years with most Android flagships not offering headphone jacks or expandable storage. Has the world ended or are you over it by now? When I think about headphone jacks, I think about LG and its now dead mobile phone business. LG put a...

Google Hints at Pixel 6a to Superfans in Coloring Book

Kellen January 27, 2022 5

Prior to the launch of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, Google opened up its Pixel Superfans group to more people, giving them the opportunity to join others who happened to be as obsessed with Google's hardware. The group has sent out a couple of goodies to...

NVIDIA Ships Out HotFix for Bug-Filled SHIELD TV Upgrade

Tim January 27, 2022 5

If you're a SHIELD TV owner, you undoubtedly heard about Experience Upgrade 9.0, filled with bugs o' plenty in what could be seen as one of the worst updates to be rolled out to the very popular Android TV-powered boxes. It's ok, NVIDIA, you're allowed a...

Verizon Galaxy S20 and the Super Old Galaxy Note 9 Get Fresh Updates

Kellen January 27, 2022 5

Now that everyone is updated to Android 12, Samsung is spending some time sending out bug fix after bug fix to its best phones, while maintaining its status as "king." Today, the Galaxy S20 line, as well as the almost-done-getting-updates Galaxy Note 9, are...

GeForce NOW Comes to 2021+ LG 4K TVs

Tim January 27, 2022 5

NVIDIA announced this morning that the GeForce NOW app is now available on 2021+ LG 4K televisions via the LG Content Store. This includes support for OLED, QNED, NanoCell, and UHD models. To celebrate the occasion, NVIDIA details that qualifying LG purchases...

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 Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 12

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 18

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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This Galaxy Watch Ultra Kicked to 50% Off

Kellen December 19, 2025 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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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DEAL: Pixel Watch 3 LTE With a 40% Drop in Price is Best Ever

Kellen December 16, 2025 5

The Pixel Watch 4 is a winner of a watch because Google brought a couple of fun upgrades for 2025. However, the Pixel Watch 3...

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Best Buy Kicks Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra to $699 ($500 Off)

Kellen December 16, 2025 5

The final days of Xmas shopping are upon us and you may be looking for a last minute deal to finish off a shopping list or to...

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Google Sends Out $200 Credit Towards Pixel 10 Pro, Bringing Price to New Low

Tim December 15, 2025 5

Google is sending out $200 in credit towards the purchase of a Pixel 10 Pro or Pixel 10 Pro XL to eligible members, which can...

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Verizon Offers $25/Mo for 4 Lines, Free Flagship Phones For Those Who Switch

Tim December 15, 2025 5

Those following carrier news in 2025, you may be aware of Verizon's struggles. Last month, the company's new CEO announced 13...

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