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Google Carrier Services Update Showed Up Today – What is It?

Kellen March 13, 2017 67

Let me guess, you got an update to Carrier Services on your Android phone today? You are not alone! Our Twitter feed and inbox are pretty filled up with a whole bunch of confused people. What is Carrier Services? Is this a CIA spy tool? What's with the 2009...

Number of Icon Packs are Free on Google Play Right Now

Tim March 10, 2017 67

Should you consider yourself a fan of custom icon packs, such as the one shown above (Griddy), you'll find a few developers are taking advantage of Google Play's new discount feature, offering various packs free of charge. Most of these packs range in the $1...

Google’s Allo Boss: Hangouts for Consumers Not Going Anywhere

Kellen March 10, 2017 67

In case you were still scratching your head over yesterday's announcements from Google about the new direction for Hangouts, we have some additional info to offer that will save your scalp from bleeding. In short, Hangouts for consumers will still apparently...

Bethesda Bringing Elder Scrolls: Legends to Android Tablets Next Month, Phones This Summer

Tim March 10, 2017 67

Bethesda's latest title for PC, Elder Scrolls: Legends, will soon make its way to Android devices. According to Bethesda, the game will launch in April for Android tablets, then later this year for mobile phones. The title itself is a strategy card game, with...

Thursday Poll: Which App Do You Use for Twitter?

Tim March 9, 2017 67

It's 2017 and there's still no shortage of 3rd-party apps for Twitter on Google Play. Leading up to this point, there has been drama, with some apps falling victim to the services's old hostility for 3rd-party development. Remember the finite amount of user...

Qualifying Verizon Customers Can Now Use FiOS Mobile App Without Using Your Data

Tim March 9, 2017 67

For anyone on Verizon FiOS with an internet and TV subscription, plus a Verizon S, M or L plan, streaming anything from the updated FiOS Mobile app won't count against your monthly data. According to Verizon, those qualifying customers can watch anything saved...

Gboard on Android Gets GIF and Emoji Suggestions, Improved Voice Typing, More

Kellen March 9, 2017 67

Gboard on Android is receiving an update this week that introduces a decent list of new features. From emoji and GIF suggestions, to improve voice typing, and Google Translate within, Google's keyboard is turning into the little powerful input beast we always...

Allo Updated With Android Auto Support

Tim March 8, 2017 67

Allo, that aggressively hyped Google-made messaging app, has been updated to support displaying messages inside of Android Auto. Previously, messages from the stock messaging app and Hangouts would display just fine, and with this update, Allo's messages will...

DOJ Considers “Splitting Off” Chrome and Android From Google

Kellen October 9, 2024 25

Google issued a statement last night after the US Department of Justice (DOJ) shared an outline of demands it is considering...

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Android’s Theft Protection and Remote Lock Start Rolling Out

Kellen October 7, 2024 3

Back at Google I/O, Google announced a big set of security features called Theft Protection that would be coming soon to...

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Samsung’s One UI 7 Won’t Hit Beta Until “End of This Year” (Updated)

Kellen October 3, 2024 3

Google offered up Android 15 in several preview and beta forms for a good chunk of 2024 before pushing it to AOSP at the...

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Gmail Gets Refreshed Summary Cards, New “Happening Soon” Section

Kellen October 2, 2024 2

Gmail is getting several big changes to the way it presents information for purchases, events, bills, and travel emails. The...

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Android 16 Codename Tipped to be Baklava

Tim September 30, 2024 17

It appears as though Google is getting ready to start over, folks. Or maybe more appropriately, they already did and we're...

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Pixel 9 Pro Fold Review: An Excellent Foldable That’s Tempting Me

Kellen September 26, 2024 24

Google certainly went big this year when it comes to smartphone releases and choices. Not only did they give us a Pixel 9,...

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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Review: Really Incredible Audio

Kellen September 25, 2024 16

It has been two years since we reviewed the original Pixel Buds Pro, which means it has been that long since Google gave us...

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Wear OS 5 Update is Here for Pixel Watch, Pixel Watch 2! (Updated)

Kellen September 24, 2024 4

Update: We are seeing reports that Google has pulled this update following an issue with the software that is essentially...

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DEAL: $750 Off Galaxy S24 Ultra With Trade, $380 Off Without

Kellen October 9, 2024 67

As Amazon's latest rendition of deal days rolls into day 2, there are still plenty of discounts to look at, especially if you...

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Prime Day Knocks Pixel 8 Lineup Down to Low of $400 ($300 Off)

Tim October 8, 2024 67

Prime Day is in full swing and one of the best mobile deals we're seeing involves last year's Pixel 8 lineup. Should you not...

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$500 Off Galaxy Z Fold 6 for Prime Day is Big

Kellen October 8, 2024 67

There are certainly trade-in deals that can save you more on really expensive devices, like the Galaxy Z Fold 6. We talk...

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Pixel Watch 2 is Only $170 Right Now

Kellen October 8, 2024 67

We always look to the shiniest, newest tech items when in the market for a new gadget, but on days like the next two that...

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DEAL: Trade-in Gets Galaxy Watch Ultra to Low of $299 ($350 Off)

Tim September 30, 2024 67

We really enjoy the Galaxy Watch Ultra, especially as this discounted price. Thanks to enhanced trade-in values, buyers can...

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Google Says It’s Final Call for $760 Trades Toward Pixel 9 Pro

Kellen September 25, 2024 67

This is apparently it, according to Google - the "final call" for $760 off the Pixel 9 series with trades is upon us. You...

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Google Birthday Drops $760 Off Pixel 9 Pro With Trades Again

Kellen September 16, 2024 67

Google is celebrating another birthday this month and that means a new round of deals on their brand new Pixel 9 Pro devices....

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$100 Credit Towards NFL Sunday Ticket Extended to YouTube Premium Subscribers

Tim September 13, 2024 67

As a perk for being with YouTube TV, customers are gifted a $100 credit toward NFL Sunday Ticket. It helps take the sting off...

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