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Amid Constant Struggles, LG Considers Exit From Smartphone Business

Tim January 20, 2021 55

LG has lost a lot of money from its mobile business over the past 5 years. According to The Korea Herald, the total loss is around $4.5 billion, with the company replacing its head of the mobile division about once a year. It seems no one can right the ship,...

Verizon Galaxy Note 9 Receives… January Security Patch

Tim January 20, 2021 55

Sorry to get you excited with that headline, but Verizon is sending out the January security patch to owners of the Galaxy Note 9. Just to be clear, this isn't the Android 11 (One UI 3.0) update, and if Samsung's past announcement is still accurate, the Galaxy...

Get Google’s Best Pixel 5 Case For $28 ($12 Off)

Kellen January 19, 2021 55

We may have just finished up talking about a Pixel 5 case I've grown quite fond of over the past month, but because of its price and lack of provided protection, it's not one that most should consider. If you are still on the hunt for another quality case,...

AT&T Brings 5G+ to Oracle Park (SF) and Ball Arena (Denver)

Tim January 19, 2021 55

AT&T is here to remind us that going to sporting events is a big no-no right now, as we're still in the midst of a pandemic that is seemingly getting worse as vaccine rollout is slow and still very selective. Regardless of all that, the carrier announced...

SHIELD TV Update 8.2.2 Includes Support for Xbox Series X, PS5 Controllers

Tim January 19, 2021 55

NVIDIA detailed a new SHIELD TV update this morning, labeled as Experience Upgrade 8.2.2. Inside, NVIDIA quite a few goodies, especially for those who are lucky enough to have a new next-gen console in their home. As detailed by NVIDIA, the update brings...

Verizon Galaxy Note 20 Lineup Receives January Patch (Update: AT&T, Too)

Tim January 19, 2021 55

Fresh off of the Android 11 update, the Galaxy Note 20 lineup on Verizon is receiving another update, this time the January security patch. That's all that is listed in the changelog, so don't go digging too far for any hidden goodies. Once updated, the Galaxy...

Verizon Galaxy S20 FE Gets Its Big Android 11 Update (Updated: Unlocked, AT&T, T-Mo)

Kellen January 19, 2021 55

The original timeline for Samsung's rollout of Android 11 and One UI 3.0 updates pointed to the Galaxy S20 FE getting access in January and they've met that today. The Verizon Galaxy S20 FE should start receiving its biggest update to date this week. Labeled...

Qualcomm’s New Snapdragon 870 to Power New Motorola, OnePlus Phones

Kellen January 19, 2021 55

We all thought the Snapdragon 888 was the only high-end Qualcomm chipset to focus on for the next year, and boy were we wrong. Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 870 5G today, a mobile processor that is apparently the true follow-up to last year's Snapdragon...

Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 18

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 9

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 10

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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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 6

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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Pixel 10 Pro Slapped With Fresh $250 Off Discount

Kellen January 4, 2026 55

Google opened up its New Year's deals this weekend, bringing a new wave of discounts to all of its newest and best products....

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Pixel Watch 4 Gets $100 Discount to End the Year

Kellen December 31, 2025 55

Grabbing a Pixel Watch 4 to end 2025 is a thing you can do at its biggest discount to date. The LTE models are all $100 off,...

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Samsung Likes Taking $250 Off Its Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen December 30, 2025 55

Starting off a new year with a new phone sounds like a pretty fun idea to me. As someone who switches phones every month or...

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

Tim December 26, 2025 55

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 55

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 55

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 55

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 55

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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