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Reddit is Fun, Sync for Reddit to Shutdown Because of reddit API Changes

Kellen June 8, 2023 11

Today appears to be the day that all of the major 3rd party reddit apps have decided to announce that they will shutdown, thanks to new API pricing that reddit plans to introduce. We've already seen statements posted by Reddit is Fun, Sync for Reddit, and...

Google News is Getting a Fancy New Following Page

Kellen June 8, 2023 11

In a continued push to support local news publications, Google announced today that it is updating the Following tab within Google News. This refreshed tab features a more compact horizontal sources / interests / locations section, along with a list of...

Reminder: Your Google Assistant Reminders are Moving to Tasks

Kellen June 8, 2023 11

We already notified you about this change a week ago, even providing instructions on how to make the switch, but Google is now turning things up a notch - your Google Reminders are moving to Google Tasks and you can go ahead and setup everything right away. In...

Android 14 Beta 3 Brings Custom Lock Screens and Shortcuts to Pixel!

Kellen June 7, 2023 11

It really feels like we've been talking about custom lock screen clocks on Android since back in the Android 12 days. I've completely lost track at this point, but I am happy to report today that in Android 14 Beta 3, we have custom lock screens on Pixel!...

Hump Day Question: How’s Your Pixel Watch Holding Up?

Tim June 7, 2023 11

I've been wearing my Pixel Watch for about 8 months. That's the longest time I've ever worn the same smartwatch. Ahead of the device's launch, there was concern regarding the watch's design and its domed glass, with many Android fans assuming the watch would...

The Best Thin Cases I Actually Use With My Galaxy S23

Kellen June 7, 2023 11

Something weird has happened in recent years - I've become a case fan. I know, it's probably weird to hear me admit that. But after spending the better part of a decade keeping my smartphones naked, the designs of smartphones have turned me toward finding the...

Android 14 Beta 3 is Here and We’ve Reached Platform Stability

Kellen June 7, 2023 11

A new Android 14 Beta is upon this week as Android 14 Beta 3. This is a big moment as it takes us into "platform stability," which means that all of the developer APIs and all app-facing behaviors are now final. Woohoo! This update could be minor, but we'll be...

Verizon Unlimited Prepaid Plans Now Save $20 With Each New Line

Kellen June 7, 2023 11

Shortly after the launch of Verizon's new and questionable myPlan unlimited plans, we reminded you about Verizon's prepaid unlimited data plans as the correct alternative. In fact, we called Verizon Unlimited Plus on prepaid their "best" unlimited plan because...

May 2025 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen May 6, 2025 3

There was a part of me that thought we may not see a traditional May Android 15 security update for Pixel devices, knowing...

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Material 3 Expressive Might be the Future of Android Design

Tim May 5, 2025 11

It has been over 10 years since Google introduced Material Design. Can you believe that? Over the years, we have seen it...

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Android 16 Teases Secret UI Update That Should Bring Fresh Beauty, Tons of Blur

Kellen April 30, 2025 14

Android 16 is about to go stable, likely next month at Google I/O. We have been through several developer-focused previews...

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Google Sets End Date for Nest Thermostat 1st Gen and 2nd Gen

Kellen April 25, 2025 55

The original Nest Learning Thermostat was introduced in 2011, if you can believe that. The 2nd generation version is from...

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T-Mobile’s New Experience Beyond and More Plans Go Live

Kellen April 23, 2025 12

The new Experience Beyond and Experience More plans from T-Mobile are live as of this morning for anyone to sign-up for....

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T-Mobile Introduces 2 New “Experience” Plans With Several Upgrades, Price Lock Promise, But Taxes Not Included

Kellen April 22, 2025 7

T-Mobile unwrapped two new plans today called "Experience More" and "Experience Beyond." They are introducing these as a...

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Android 16 Beta 4 Available for Pixel Devices

Kellen April 17, 2025 5

First teased yesterday, the Android 16 Beta 4 update is now available to all of Google's still-supported Pixel devices. This...

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Verizon Quietly Updates Unlimited Ultimate With 200GB Hotspot, More Travel Data

Kellen April 17, 2025 3

Following reports of upcoming changes to the Unlimited Ultimate plan, Verizon has now confirmed that their most expensive...

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Samsung Slaps $230 Off Galaxy S25 Ultra Without Trade-in

Kellen April 30, 2025 11

Samsung reported its Q1 earnings last night and said that they had a pretty good quarter, thanks to strong demand for the...

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DEAL: You Can Get a Pixel Watch 2 for $149

Kellen April 27, 2025 11

We don't often suggest you buy devices like smartwatches that are well over a year old because we tend to see newer models...

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DEAL: Google’s Pixel 9 Series Gets $250 Off Discount

Kellen April 27, 2025 11

A new wave of Pixel 9 discounts is upon us, once again proving the thought that you should never pay full price for Google...

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Best Pixel 9a Deals Still Come With $100 Gift Cards or Credit

Kellen April 25, 2025 11

It's still far too early in the life of the Pixel 9a for it to see any significant discounts. The phone is all of two weeks...

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Samsung is Doubling Your Galaxy S25 or Galaxy S25 Ultra Storage for Free

Kellen April 22, 2025 11

With the global economy swinging wildly from one day to another, we've sort of been sitting back and wondering what might...

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DEAL: Pixel 9a at Low of $99 With Trade-in, Google Also Giving $100 Credit

Tim April 21, 2025 11

For two more days, Google is offering a $100 store credit to those who purchase a Pixel 9a, for use on future purchases....

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Pixel 9 Pro and XL Hits $250 Off, Rest of Pixel 9 Series Discounted Too

Kellen April 13, 2025 11

The Pixel 9a may have launched only a couple of days ago, but Google's retail partners are giving you a fresh reason to...

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Galaxy S25+ Gets Free Double Storage Upgrade, $630 Off With Trade

Kellen April 11, 2025 11

One UI 7 is the talk of the internet as Samsung rolls it out to older devices, like the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy Z Fold 6. But...

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