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Samsung Pay Purchases to No Longer Earn Rewards Points, Rewards Tier Program Ending

Tim December 21, 2020 39

Late last week, Samsung sent out emails to Samsung Pay users, detailing a big change that will take effect on December 31 at midnight. If you use Samsung's Rewards program, this news is important, so listen up. As of January 1, users will no longer earn...

Unlocked Galaxy Note 20 Now Receiving Android 11 Update

Tim December 21, 2020 19

We've had multiple unlocked Galaxy Note 20 owners report that Android 11 (One UI 3.0) is hitting their devices this morning, which is a very legit Christmas present for all. This is the same Android 11 update that's been rolling out to US carrier models since...

Galaxy Buds Pro Design, Features Confirmed Ahead of Launch

Tim December 21, 2020 14

Thanks to a bit of digging by XDA, we now know everything besides the price for Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Buds Pro wireless earbuds. We know what they look like, what features set them apart, and even what colors will be available at launch. Inside the plugin...

Here is Motorola’s List of Phones Getting Android 11

Kellen December 21, 2020 10

Android 11 has been out for for over three months now and like every year, we haven't seen any sort of instant or mass adoption from phone makers in the industry. Outside of those initial updates to Google's Pixel phones, the OnePlus 8 and 8T, and Samsung's...

OnePlus’ New Concept Phone Can Change Colors

Kellen December 21, 2020 3

At CES 2020, OnePlus took time to show off a new device under a "Concept" category that wasn't meant to be sold, but instead was a way for the smartphone maker to show off ideas it had been working on. The phone, dubbed OnePlus Concept One, had a slick tinting...

If You Can Handle the Color, This BTS Galaxy Buds+ Deal is Too Good

Kellen December 19, 2020 8

Woot is running a wild sale right now on Samsung's excellent Galaxy Buds+ that will get you into a pair for just $85. The thing is, this is the BTS version, so you have to be OK with purple and hearts and more purple and K-Pop. If you are - or can overlook it...

Friday Poll: What’s Your Favorite Android Phone of 2020?

Tim December 18, 2020 40

We've gone ahead and given you our choices for 2020 Phone of the Year, so now it's your turn. As you'll see below, we've compiled a list of all the major Android phone releases for 2020, and yeah, it's a healthy list. While we don't expect people to vote too...

Our Favorite Android Phones of 2020

Tim December 18, 2020 36

2020 is coming to a close, and while that may upset a few of you masochists, I think the majority of us are ready to turn the page. One area of 2020 that wasn't too bad, though? Smartphones. Looking back at this year, we had some killer devices get released,...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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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