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Verizon Pixel 6 Update for March Still Missing (Updated: And It’s Here!)

Kellen March 27, 2023 19

The March Google Pixel update's rollout has not been ideal. The big quarterly update did not arrive during the first week of the month like most Pixel updates. Then once Google acknowledged the build's later arrival, they left out any details for the Pixel 6,...

My Verizon App Might Soon Let You Report Network Problems

Kellen March 23, 2023 8

Verizon went through a major management shakeup in recent weeks as the company continues to see struggles on the consumer business side of things and as it tries to catch-up to T-Mobile in 5G. One of the key role changes happened at the top of Verizon's...

Verizon Opens 30-Day 5G Free Trial to All Unlocked Phones

Tim March 23, 2023 19

Last November, Verizon introduced Test Drive in beta, a 30-day trial of its 5G network for compatible smartphones harnessing the ultra convenience that is eSIM. This week, Verizon is now opening up the now called Free Trial to all unlocked (and with eSIM)...

Galaxy S10 Line Receives What Could Be Final Software Update

Tim March 22, 2023 11

Still rocking a phone from the Galaxy S10 lineup? No shame, those were fine phones, first released in March of 2019. It's been four years since then, which means it's about time for Samsung to shut down support for these devices. With that said, we're now...

Samsung Galaxy S23, Foldables Receive March Security Update

Tim March 20, 2023

Late last week and over the weekend, Verizon and Samsung began shipping out the March security patch to a group of devices, such as the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Fold 3, Flip, and the Galaxy S20 FE. Listed in the changelog for each device is the March...

Samsung’s Sends March Android Update to S22, Fold 4, and More

Kellen March 13, 2023 5

The March Android update for Google Pixel phones seems to be delayed some and that has left the door open for Samsung to swoop in and start sending it first ot some of its best phones. Devices like the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S21, Flip 4, Fold 4, and Note 20 are...

Verizon’s Best 5G Reaches 200 Million People

Kellen March 7, 2023 20

Verizon hit a new milestone in its rollout of 5G Ultra Wideband, which is the faster side of the carrier's 5G network. This week, Big Red announced that 200 million people are now covered by their fastest form of 5G. The target was for Verizon to hit 200...

Galaxy Z Fold 2, Tab S7 Lineup, and Tab S8+ Get One UI 5.1 Upgrade

Tim March 3, 2023 5

Samsung, King of Android Updates, is shipping out more updates this week. This time, we have the Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Tab S7, Tab S7+, and Tab S8+ receiving the One UI 5.1 (Android 13) upgrade. You'll find the updated software versions below, but inside,...