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Google App Crashing? This Could Fix It.

Kellen June 22, 2021 6

Over night, Android phone users ran into a lot of crashing from the Google app that Google has now responded to. While they didn't necessarily say what the problem is or why there are crashes, they did offer a solution to get your phone back to working...

Anker Prime Day Round 2: Savings on Android Projectors, Power Banks, and Much More

Tim June 22, 2021

Prime Day, surely to be Prime Week next year and Prime Month after that and so on and so forth, is now on Day 2 over at Amazon. Naturally, there's a new list of things to be had at lower pricing, with Anker leading the charge. Today, the highlights include big...

Verizon Galaxy S21 Gets a Fresh Security Patch for June

Kellen June 22, 2021 4

The Samsung Galaxy S21 line at Verizon is now getting the June update, which seems a little late knowing that almost all of Samsung's other devices have already received it and the month is closing out. We're not complaining necessarily, just letting you know....

Maybe This is the Fossil Gen 6?

Kellen June 22, 2021

We have tracked so many Fossil devices at the FCC over the past couple of years that I'm not sure I'll ever truly believe the next one is the Fossil Gen 6. Too many times now have we had hopes raised only to be shown another variant of a Fossil Gen 5 or one of...

Jabra Prime Day Deals Include My Favorite Headphones at $158 ($92 Off)

Tim June 21, 2021 2

Jabra is hosting a Prime Day sale, just like every other consumer good manufacturer this week, with the audio company offering pretty big savings on some of its best headsets. The big one in my eyes is $92 off of its Elite 85h headphones, bringing them down to...

Walmart has the Pixel Buds (2nd Gen) Down to $79 ($100 Off)

Kellen June 21, 2021 13

The Google Pixel Buds (2nd Gen), a premium-priced pair of earbuds with plenty of flaws, are down to just $79 today at Walmart. We aren't sure the reasoning and will assume one of two things, that this could be a flash sale as a part of Amazon's Prime Day or...

Samsung Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy S10 Get June Update (Updated)

Kellen June 21, 2021 3

The June Android security patch continues to rollout to Samsung phones this week, with both AT&T and Verizon phones receiving it. Your Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy S10, or Galaxy S20 FE device should see the update any day now. Verizon is suggesting that the...

Anker Prime Day Deals are Solid, Include Big Smart Home Tech Savings

Tim June 21, 2021 1

Prime Day continues, with Anker hosting a ton of deals that will save you pretty darn big on smart home goodies, wireless earbuds, security cameras, and plenty more. For highlights, if you need a new robot vacuum, you can snag one for as low as $130. You can...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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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Google’s Latest Ad Pokes at iPhone for Copying Its Features, iPhone 17 Rumors

Kellen May 6, 2025 6

The iPhone 17 won't arrive for months, likely after Google releases its Pixel 10 series. For the most part, all talk around...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 6

Some of you have been lucky enough to receive your Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro pre-orders a day early, thanks to Google's wildly...

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Pixel Watch 2 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 6

The Pixel Watch 2 has been on my wrist for a full week and my list of notes has only grown. I've tested sleep tracking, put...

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Video: Galaxy Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5 Unboxing!

Tim July 27, 2023 6

Samsung was gracious enough to send us its latest foldables devices, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. Naturally,...

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Google Pixel 7a Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen May 10, 2023 6

Because the Google Pixel 7a is available today for you to run out and buy at $499, you may not want to wait around for our...

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VIDEO: Galaxy S23 Ultra Unboxing!

Tim February 3, 2023 6

Unboxing time, baby! We have the Galaxy S23 Ultra in-house, a bit before they're set to make their way to buyers later this...

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Pixel 7 Pro: First 10 Things to Do!

Tim October 13, 2022 6

Fancy new Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro just show up at your doorstep? Perfect, then this video is for you. As is tradition, we've...

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Pixel Watch: First 10 Things To Do!

Kellen October 13, 2022 6

The day that most of you will receive your Google Pixel Watch from pre-orders is here. It's time for you to slap Google's...

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