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Beeper is Done Fighting to Make iMessage on Android Work

Tim December 22, 2023 19

One day not so long ago, iMessage on Android is working thanks to Beeper Mini. The next day, it's dead. A few days later, it's back thanks to workarounds. Then, Apple kills it again. Beeper CEO, Eric Migicovsky announced this week that they are done with the...

Report: Google, Samsung Join Forces to Merge Nearby Share and Quick Share

Tim December 22, 2023 19

Google has Nearby Share, its native P2P file sharing service for the Android ecosystem. Samsung has Quick Share, its own file sharing service, but made specifically for Samsung devices. In a weird twist of fate, it's getting reported that Google and Samsung...

Samsung Health App Gets Medication, Supplement Tracking

Tim December 21, 2023 19

The official Samsung Health app is picking up medication and supplement tracking this week, hopefully allowing users to, "manage their medications, improve adherence, and ultimately maintain better health overall.” This is much more than just a pill-time...

TikTok Big Screen Upgrade Includes Support for Landscape Mode

Tim December 19, 2023 19

TikTok is great on smartphones. It's a smooth UI that works perfectly fine when holding a phone in portrait. However, when you put TikTok on a larger display, such as those found on tablets and try to use it in landscape, things can get a bit wonky. This week,...

Google Play Lawsuit Gets Google to Pay $700M, Change Play Store

Kellen December 19, 2023 19

Back in September, Google settled a class action lawsuit brought by state attorneys general over the idea that Google had violated antitrust rules, possibly by overcharging customers. The lawsuit was essentially targeted at Google Play and the monopoly Google...

Lawmakers Suggest DOJ Investigate Apple Over Beeper Mini vs. iMessage Battle

Kellen December 18, 2023 19

The conversation around Beeper Mini and iMessage was never going to go quietly into the night. From the moment Beeper Mini went live, seemingly with a bit of backend magic that worked too good, we were counting down the hours until Apple did something to...

Google Maps Getting On-Device Timeline Saves, Ability to Scrub Whereabouts

Tim December 13, 2023 19

Google Maps is getting more timeline control, from on-device saves (and encrypted cloud saves), to the ability to scrub specific locations from your timeline should you potentially have something worth removing. As announced, Timeline will soon be created and...

Jury Decides Google Has App Store Monopoly and Usually That’s Bad

Tim December 12, 2023 19

A jury has recently decided that Google has turned Google Play (its app store) and Google Play Billing service into an illegal monopoly. For a bit of backstory, if you aren't someone who keeps up with this stuff, this drama can be traced all the way back to...

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

Kellen February 18, 2026 10

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 10

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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Pixel 10a Renders Show Flush Backside, Full Color Lineup

Tim February 12, 2026 11

We have already seen a few Pixel 10a renders, but as we have gotten closer to a launch day, the quality of said renders has...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Releasing “Soon”

Kellen February 10, 2026 7

Google surprised the Android world this afternoon by announcing that Android 17 Beta 1 is arriving "soon." Yeah, Android 17,...

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Google’s Best Pixel 10a Pre-Order Deal

Kellen February 18, 2026 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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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