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Here’s the Google Pixel Fold Doing Its Folding Thing

Kellen April 22, 2023 29

The Google Pixel Fold is rumored to be showing up at Google I/O with a release date about a month later. I'm still not sure I'm fully convinced of the timing of the launch, but don't be surprised if Google tells us a lot about its first foldable in a couple of...

Google Messages Stable Gets Encryption in Group Chats

Kellen April 21, 2023 29

Since we all love encryption and sending messages, there's big news to know about in the world of Google Messages. After first rolling out encryption to group chats in the beta version of Google Messages, folks on stable are apparently now seeing that same...

Google Pixel Tablet Makes Early Appearance at Design Exhibit

Kellen April 21, 2023 29

Because there is a really good chance that we'll learn everything about the Pixel Tablet at Google I/O in a couple of weeks, the leaks are bound to increase before then. And when we talk about leaks, we can even include those in a somewhat official capacity...

Telegram Gets Custom Wallpapers, Shareable Folders, and More

Kellen April 21, 2023 29

Folks, we've got a big time Friday update on the Telegram - I count at least 6 changes worth talking about, if not more. And because this is Telegram, we all get the update at the same time (today) instead of through that frustratingly slow rollout schedule...

YouTube TV Tests Picture Improvements, Upgrades Apple TV App, More

Kellen April 21, 2023 29

We are fresh off yet another price increase and YouTube TV wants to tell those still-subscribed that it has improvements in the works. Google's streaming TV platform could see a major boost to the quality of live video by this summer, Apple TV users are...

Latest Nova Launcher Beta Lets You Play With Colors

Tim April 20, 2023 29

There's a new beta in town. Not just for Android 13, but for the reigning champ of 3rd-party launchers, Nova Launcher. Below you'll find the full list of what's new inside of the beta, but the big ticket items include a new color picker for widgets that...

Android 13 QPR3 Beta 3 is Here for Pixel Phones

Kellen April 20, 2023 29

A new Android 13 QPR3 Beta update is here! Google release Android 13 QPR3 Beta 3 today for its Pixel phones, taking us a step closer to what will be a stable June update for everyone. We're still in April, though, so we have a couple of months left for Google...

T-Mobile’s ‘Phone Freedom’ Helps Those Stuck in Stupid 3-Year Contracts

Tim April 20, 2023 29

T-Mobile's latest Uncarrier announcement is Phone Freedom, a 3-pronged attack on the industry's new standard of 3-year contracts. Phone Freedom consists of Go5G Plus, a new plan offered to new and existing customers, The Easy Unlock, designed to help AT&T...

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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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