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Wear OS to Get “School Time” Feature Letting You Limit Apps for Kids

Kellen May 9, 2024

As a parent of a 10-year old, I've considered whether or not it might be time to let my kid stay more connected than he currently is. While he's still too young for a phone, I do wonder if a smartwatch might be a way for me to monitor his whereabouts when at...

Android Community Reacts to Pixel 8a

Tim May 8, 2024 7

Google made the Pixel 8a official this week, with all of the specs, software features, and pricing now out in the open for all to see. With that being the case, we've been making the rounds online, trying to get a vibe for how the Android community at large is...

May 2024 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen May 7, 2024 20

Google released the May Android security update for Pixel phones today, on this first Tuesday of the month. This latest update for Pixel devices is expected to be minor, once again, because June will be the release of the next quarterly build and Feature Drop....

Pixel 8a Pre-Order Deals: $100 Gift Cards From Amazon, Best Buy

Kellen May 7, 2024 4

With the Pixel 8a going official and up for pre-order, it's time to be on the lookout for the best deals, as early launch times typically give us the best prices or bonuses. That appears to be the case for the Pixel 8a as long as you choose Best Buy or Amazon....

Google’s Pixel 8a is Official at $499 and With Promising Upgrades

Kellen May 7, 2024 9

The Google Pixel 8a is an official phone as of this morning, with pricing, specs, and features all now confirmed. For those who have been following the leaks and rumors of Google's new A-series phones over the past several months, you might know it all. For...

Pixel Tablet Official Without a Dock for $399

Kellen May 7, 2024 9

A couple of weeks ago, we were able to add a confirmation onto a story suggesting that Google would soon offer the Pixel Tablet as a stand-alone device, without the dock they initially sold it with. Today, Google made that news official. The Google Pixel...

Pixel Watch May Update: It Arrived With the Patches

Kellen May 6, 2024 8

Google has not yet updated its Pixel phones or foldables or tablets with the May Android security patch, but they have now released the update for the Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2. Through a community post, Google says that Pixel Watch devices running Wear OS...

Forget MotoMaker, We Need Pixel Maker

Tim May 2, 2024 20

In 2013, I can't tell you how many Moto X smartphones Kellen and I were buying, thanks to the introduction of MotoMaker. It was a website that allowed buyers to customize Moto X smartphones, which would then get produced right here in the US, then shipped to...