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

Kellen January 19, 2021 7

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 4

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...

I Bought the Pixel 5 Latercase and Kind of Like It

Kellen January 18, 2021 57

When the Pixel 5 first arrived, there was a brief moment where I thought I should try and find a decent case for it knowing that it would be a phone I used heavily for some time. Taking a quick glance through the stores of the typical casemakers left me...

I Pulled Out a Nexus 6 Today and Oh My

Kellen January 18, 2021 97

The Nexus 6, a phone we typically only refer to at this point as "the whale" aka Shamu, is probably one of the less popular Google phones I can recall. The phone was so massive in size that it fully lived up to its codename and likely pushed away a good...

AUKEY’s Latest Deals Include $36 Wireless Earbuds ($14 Off), $36 20,000mAh Power Bank ($7 Off)

Tim January 18, 2021 5

AUKEY has a new lineup of deals this week, all of which can be viewed below along with the coupon codes you'll need to get in on the savings. As for what deals you be aware of, there are a few for those who are into wireless earbuds, plus a couple for anyone...

Clean Sh*t With Samsung’s UV Sanitizer and Wireless Charger at Just $30 Today ($20 Off)

Kellen January 18, 2021 15

Having clean phones, earbuds, and other small items is never a bad idea right now, you know, since we're still living through a global pandemic that is showing no signs of slowing. Killing germs is a must. Samsung has just the product for you to help in this...

Verizon Galaxy Z Fold 2 Gets Android 11 (One UI 3.0) Update! (Update: AT&T, Too!)

Tim January 18, 2021 11

At long last, Samsung has blessed buyers of its most expensive smartphone, the Galaxy Z Fold 2, with the Android 11 (One UI 3.0) update. According to at least one reader of ours on Twitter, the update began this morning, and should then make its way to other...

SmartThings, Android Auto Integration Already Rolling Out to Users

Tim January 18, 2021 3

As part of its Unpacked announcement last week, Samsung detailed that SmartThings and Android Auto would get support for each other, which was great news for Samsung users who are invested into the SmartThings ecosystem. With this announcement, people in their...

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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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