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Pixel 6’s May Update on Verizon is Finally Here

Kellen May 17, 2023 8

When Google released the May Android update for Pixel phones on the first day of May, we were pleased at the timing after a couple of months where it was anyone's guess when their Pixel 7 or Pixel 5 or Pixel 4a might see an update. They told us at the time...

Best Buy Offering $100 Off Pixel 7 Pro Just Because, $250 Off If You Activate Today

Tim May 17, 2023 8

Best Buy is hosting a deal on the Pixel 7 Pro, taking up to $250 off of the device should you choose to activate it today via either AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, or Google Fi. Don't want to activate it? Fine, Best Buy will still give you $100 off the device....

Google Turning Your Pixel Phone Into a Dashcam

Tim May 17, 2023 8

Google has let slip that it intends to soon turn your Pixel (and possibly other supported Android devices) into a dashcam via the Personal Safety app. Discovered via a dogfood build of the app, which are builds of apps intended for Google's internal purposes...

Samsung Slaps Bonus $50 on Galaxy S23+ Deal, $790 in Savings

Kellen May 17, 2023 8

The week of Samsung Discover carries on and the current deal of the day is for the Galaxy S23+ that discounts the device by up to $740 with trade-in. Samsung is also tossing on a bonus $50 credit to let you buy accessories, like the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro or a case...

Android 13 QPR3 Beta 3.2 Update Arrives to Fix More Bugs

Kellen May 16, 2023 8

We are getting closer and closer to the Android 13 QPR3 update hitting all Pixel phones in June along with the next Pixel Feature Drop, so it only makes sense that Google would increase beta update releases with additional bug fixes before we get there. Today,...

Google About to Start Deleting Accounts If You Don’t Use Them

Kellen May 16, 2023 8

Google announced today that it might delete your Google Account by the end of this year. Because I might have freaked you out just now, let me try and cool things down - your account is actually fine, assuming you use it or have within the past few years. A...

Android TV Gets That Sweet Live TV Tab Goodness

Tim May 16, 2023 8

Starting this week, the Live TV tab is rolling out to Android TV devices. If this is the first you're hearing about Live TV on Android TV, then I suppose you're in for a real treat. Thanks to partners such as Tubi, Plex, and Pluto TV, over 800 channels of free...

Google Needed to Take the Pixel Tablet and Dock One Step Further

Kellen May 16, 2023 8

Of all the devices that Google showed off at I/O last week, the Pixel Tablet was the first I ran to pre-order. While I'm certainly interested in testing a Pixel Fold and have been deep in testing a Pixel 7a for a couple of weeks, the Pixel Tablet was the...

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

Kellen April 30, 2025 11

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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Google’s Gemini Now Lets You Make AI Videos

Kellen April 15, 2025 7

Gemini has gained a huge new feature today with a new video model that lets users make AI videos with only a short...

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Samsung Reportedly Pauses One UI 7 Update Rollout Due to Bug (Updated)

Kellen April 14, 2025 9

This past weekend was supposed to be a big one for anyone with a Galaxy S24 series device, Galaxy Z Fold 6, or Galaxy Z Flip...

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

Kellen April 30, 2025 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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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