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Pixel 4 December Update Images and OTA Files Now Available

Kellen December 10, 2019

Not only is the December Android security patch for the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL rolling out as an over-the-air update, Google has now posted the factory image and OTA files too. If you don't want to wait for the update to show up on your device, manually...

Chrome Gets Built-In Password Checkup, Real-Time Phishing Protection

Tim December 10, 2019

Google announced security enhancements for Chrome this morning, including a built-in password checkup (previously was just an installable extension), as well as comprehensive phishing protections. So as not to bore you with details, what you need to know is...

Moar Juice: Samsung Galaxy S11 Pictured to Have 4,500mAh Battery

Tim December 10, 2019

We recently learned via a photo similar to the one below that the Galaxy S11+ is expected to feature a humungous 5,000mAh battery. As people who enjoy good battery life, this pleases us. Today, we're learning via SamMobile that the smaller Galaxy S11 will also...

Galaxy S10 and S10+ are Sizzling at $300 Off Today Only

Kellen December 10, 2019

In the final days leading up to Christmas, the deals of our favorite phones keep flowin' on us and we love it. For today only, we are seeing the best Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ deal of the season as a straight $300 off discount through Amazon. The US unlocked...

Android 10 on Android TV Now Official, New ADT-3 Developer Kit Too

Kellen December 10, 2019

Android TV is not updated at the frequency that we find the version of Android running on phones, in case you were looking for an explanation as to why Google's TV platform is not on Android 10 yet. That'll soon change, though, as Google announced Android 10...

Machine Learning Powers New ‘Impromptu’ Lenovo Smart Clock Alarm Ringtone

Tim December 10, 2019

Google and Lenovo are shipping out an update to owners of the Smart Clock this week, one that brings an entirely new alarm ringtone powered by machine learning, fine-tuned automatic brightness, plus a new music recommendation card for accessing playlists. READ...

Pixel 4 December Update is Here With Face Unlock Improvements (Updated: Images)

Kellen December 10, 2019

After skipping last week's December Android patch party, the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are now receiving this month's security update. The update began rolling out to a small group of Pixel 4 units last night and has continued to arrive this morning. We can...

Google Fi Customers, Open Your Fi App and Grab a Free Nest Mini

Kellen December 9, 2019

If you are or have been a part of Google Fi, you should open your Google Fi app and check to see if Google still has free Nest Minis available for you to claim as a part of the Google Fi Holiday Reward. A number of our readers pinged us with news of the free...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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