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Verizon LG G6 Now Getting Android Oreo Update! (Updated)

Kellen May 21, 2018

The LG G6 on Verizon is now receiving an update to Android Oreo. This is noteworthy, as I do believe this is the first US carrier variant to get Android 8.0. The update weighs in at 1.89GB, so be sure you have open storage on your phone and plenty of battery...

Google’s Pixel Buds Get Track Skipping, Better Bluetooth Device Switching

Kellen May 15, 2018

We didn't like the Pixel Buds in our review of them last year, thanks to a confusing Assistant experience, weird charging case, one-fit-for-all sizing, single Bluetooth connection, and the lack of controls like the ability to skip a track without voice. Today,...

Phones With Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 Should Get Android P the Quickest

Kellen May 9, 2018

Qualcomm announced this week that it has pre-integrated their software with Google's Android P, which should make it easier than ever for phone manufacturers to update once Android P goes stable. This is all a part of Project Treble, which may already be...

Android P Developer Preview 2 Now Available!

Kellen May 8, 2018

Google just dropped the Android P Developer Preview 2 on us here at Google I/O 2018. Not only that, but this is the first beta, which means you can sign-up and receive this latest version of P over-the-air. The Android P Developer Preview is only available to...

May’s Android Security Update Goes Live for Nexus, Pixel Devices

Kellen May 7, 2018 21

Google just dropped the May 2018 security patch for Nexus and Pixel devices on us. If that seems odd to you knowing that Android P Developer Preview 2 is probably coming tomorrow, try not to stress. Google (almost) always drops each month's security patch on...

Verizon LG V30 Becomes V30 ThinQ With Update Today, Gets AI Things

Kellen April 20, 2018 15

Verizon started pushing a new update to the LG V30 today, an update that turns LG's media powerhouse into the V30 ThinQ. The new software also includes some of the AI smarts that LG hopes will help it sell a few more phones in 2018. Users will notice during...

Verizon Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge Now Getting Android Oreo Update (Updated: No!)

Kellen April 19, 2018 16

So, this is a bit surprising as we head into the weekend, but Verizon is ready to push Android Oreo updates to the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge. UPDATE: Those who have picked up the update have told us that this is not Oreo and is instead just a...

Verizon HTC 10 Gets Android 8.0 Oreo Update

Kellen April 12, 2018 10

The Verizon HTC 10 is the latest Android device to pick-up the update to Android 8.0 Oreo. The update happens to arrive on the phone's 2-year anniversary too, which is a fun little note. The update for Verizon's variant of the HTC 10 is software version 3.18....