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5 Things I Miss About My Pixel 7 After Switching to the Galaxy S23

Kellen May 4, 2023 32

I heaped a whole bunch of praise on the Galaxy S23 the other day, calling it "my happy little phone." And it really is a happy little guy that has taken over as my phone of choice at the moment because of its size, incredible battery life, solid camera, and...

Android 13 QPR3 Beta 3.1 Update is Here for Pixel Phones

Kellen May 4, 2023 32

A new Android 13 Beta update is here for Google's line of Pixel phones from the Pixel 4a up through the Pixel 7 Pro. The update arrives as Android 13 QPR3 Beta 3.1 and aims to fix several bugs only a couple of weeks since Beta 3 dropped. Google is addressing "...

Here’s the Pixel Fold!

Tim May 4, 2023 32

Google is celebrating May 4 in a very special way -- by officially unveiling the Pixel Fold smartphone, now set to be completely detailed on May 10 at Google I/O. Google released the below video, giving us a very good look at the device from all sorts of...

Galaxy Watches Get One UI 5 Update With Sleep Tracking Upgrades, More

Tim May 4, 2023 32

Samsung announced One UI 5 for three lines of its Galaxy smartwatches this morning -- the Galaxy Watch 4 lineup, Galaxy Watch 5, and the upcoming Galaxy Watch 6 (unconfirmed name) lineup. Inside, users will find a suite of upgraded and new features, all of...

Google Messages Update Causing Crashes on Android 14

Kellen May 3, 2023 32

The current Android 14 Beta and a recent Google Messages update are not working together at the moment. If you have run into issues with Messages crashing over and over again, you are not alone, but you also have some fixes to try. A couple of readers...

OnePlus Pad Review: Incredible Size, Solid First Attempt

Kellen May 3, 2023 32

When I first heard rumors of OnePlus making a tablet, I couldn't help but wonder, why? I say that because the tablet world seems so dominated by Apple, who essentially makes the default tablet, that I wasn't sure it was worth it for anyone else to give it a...

DEAL: Galaxy Watch 4, Watch 5 Lineups Discounted Up to $80

Tim May 3, 2023 32

For a limited time at Best Buy, buyers can snag a select Galaxy Watch model at a discounted price, which is good news if you're looking to get Wear OS onto your wrist and already have a Galaxy smartphone to pair with it. To clarify, you don't need a Galaxy...

Google Pushes Passkeys to Bring End of Passwords

Kellen May 3, 2023 32

Google has taken a major step today towards a future without passwords. Your Google Account can now use passkeys instead of passwords to login to stuff. Since these should be "more convenient and safe" than traditional passwords, try to contain your excitement...

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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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