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Google Search Gets Activity Cards to Pick Up Where You Left Off

Tim January 9, 2019

Beginning today, Google Search users will see activity cards at the top of certain search results, allowing you to dive directly back into previous search categories. For example, let's say you search for "healthy eating" to kick off 2019 the right way. You...

Now Arriving: Google Assistant Available in Google Maps Starting Today

Tim January 8, 2019

Google announced today that it is now rolling out Google Assistant to Google Maps. Now, with just your voice, you'll be able to share your ETA with friends, reply to incoming messages, play music or podcasts, search for places along the way to your destination...

TIDAL Update Brings Masters Quality Streaming to All Android Handsets

Tim January 7, 2019

TIDAL has an update for its Android app this week, bringing Masters recordings to all Android devices for HiFi subscribers. Previously, Masters streaming was limited to select LG devices and the Essential Phone, but now, any Android phone can access them. If...

Alien: Blackout Now Up for Pre-Registration on Google Play (Updated)

Tim January 7, 2019

Major news for Xenomorph fans this week, as Alien: Blackout details have been announced by its developer. Somewhat sadly, the game is not for consoles or PC, but instead, is a mobile game. Given I write about mobile games, I suppose I'm a little excited. Now...

Instagram Testing Horizontal Feed Because They Hate Us All

Tim December 27, 2018

According to a limited number of Instagram users and then detailed by The Verge, Instagram made a big change to its feed early this morning. Typically, an Instagram feed goes up and down, with a user able to flick their finger through a number of photos....

DEAL: Nova Launcher Prime is $0.99 Right Now, 80% Off

Kellen December 22, 2018

This doesn't happen often, so if you have not yet made the investment in Nova Launcher Prime, the paid license of Nova Launcher that unlocks all of its features, now is the time. As of this moment, Nova Launcher Prime is just $0.99. That's an 80% discount from...

Google Play Hosting Holiday Sale on In-Game Content, Movies, TV Shows, and Books

Tim December 20, 2018

Much like prior years, Google is hosting its own holiday sale on Google Play, allowing folks to get deals on in-app content, movie purchases and rentals, as well as deals in other categories. There is a lot going on, so without taking hours to list everything,...

DEAL: NVIDIA Hosting Another Mega Holiday Game Sale, Up to 75% Off on Titles

Tim December 20, 2018

NVIDIA is hosting yet another holiday game sale, with select SHIELD TV-compatible titles on Google Play being marked down by as much as 75%. Now I truly understand why they call this the most wonderful time of the year! Games included in this sale include...

Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Crazy New Privacy Display Feature

Kellen February 23, 2026

We showed you earlier that someone was able to buy a Galaxy S26 Ultra super early by paying an enormous sum of money in Dubai...

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Here’s the Nothing Phone 4a

Kellen February 23, 2026 2

Nothing is preparing to fully reveal the Nothing Phone 4a on March 5, so the teasing of this next device is reaching new...

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Pixel 10a Official at $499 and the Upgrades are Tough to Find

Kellen February 18, 2026 13

Google fully unveiled the Pixel 10a today and there aren't many surprises following weeks of information trickling into our...

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Google Brings AirDrop Support to Pixel 9

Kellen February 17, 2026 11

Google has moved forward with its promise to bring AirDrop support to more phones. Today, the Search giant announced that the...

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Google’s Pixel is Getting a Now Playing App

Kellen February 16, 2026 6

Wouldn't it be cool if the Now Playing service on your Pixel phone had its own app that could get new features more regularly...

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T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen February 16, 2026 16

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Everything New in Android 17 Beta

Kellen February 15, 2026 2

Android 17 Beta is officially live and we've got it up and running on a Pixel 10 Pro. You could have it on your device as...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Actually Here for Your Pixel

Kellen February 13, 2026 6

UPDATE FEBRUARY 13 - Google tried to ship out the first Android 17 Beta 1 update a couple of days ago, but something forced...

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Google’s Best Pixel 10a Pre-Order Deal

Kellen February 18, 2026

The Pixel 10a launch day is finally here and we now know (from Google) all of the official specs, features, and whether or...

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Google Surprises With Day Early $100 Off Pixel 10a Codes

Kellen February 17, 2026

The Pixel A-Series hasn't typically found big discounts when it launches, mostly because Google prices it so reasonably out...

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Here’s a Pixel Watch 3 for Only $170

Kellen February 17, 2026

While I would recommend Google's newest Pixel Watch 4 for most people looking at smartwatches on the Android side of things,...

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Samsung’s Best Galaxy S26 Ultra Pre-Order Deal

Kellen February 12, 2026

The Galaxy S26 Ultra launch is days away and we'll then know all of the official specs, features, and reasons to buy one....

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$300 Off Pixel 10 Pro XL Makes It Your Next Phone

Kellen February 10, 2026

We told you a couple of months ago that you should only buy the Pixel 10 Pro XL if it was $300 off and we mostly stand by...

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DEAL: Galaxy Watch 8 Models Starting at $149 With Eligible Trade-in

Tim February 6, 2026

Samsung is hosting deals on its lineup of Galaxy Watch 8 devices. Whether you want the entry Galaxy Watch 8 or the high-end...

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Samsung Wipes $400 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7

Kellen February 5, 2026

The best Galaxy Z Fold 7 deal is an instant $400 off discount. You could also maximize savings to $1,000 off with a trade-in....

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Pixel 9a at $150 Off is a Reality

Kellen February 2, 2026

Pixel 9a gets a massive discount with the Pixel 10a launch around the corner. To buy the current model phone that's about to...

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