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Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 Update Pulled, Likely Due to Bootloop Issue

Tim October 16, 2025 3

Pixel users were treated to Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 yesterday, but as some users are noting on forums, there seems to be a problem. Google appears to have pulled the update, stemming from a bootloop issue created when users had Desktop Mode enabled when...

AT&T Users Loving T-Mobile’s Satellite Connectivity

Tim October 16, 2025 6

Preliminary data is pouring in concerning T-Satellite from T-Mobile, the satellite-powered network that essentially all carrier customers can access when in rural and hard-to-reach spots for conventional terrestrial towers. Thanks to a report from Ookla, we...

Reminder: Your ESPN, Disney+ Plan and Bundle Price is Going Up

Kellen October 16, 2025 12

Here's just a quick reminder about a price increase announced a month ago that you may have forgotten about - ESPN and Disney+ bundles and stand-alone plans are about to be more expensive. Starting October 21, there will be several price changes to ESPN Select...

Report: Galaxy S26 Edge Pulled From 2026 Lineup Because Nobody’s Buying Thin Phones

Tim October 16, 2025 23

Galaxy S25 Edge, while a very neat device with its ultra-thin body, wasn't very popular from what we can tell. It has two major drawbacks. Its thinness doesn't allow for great battery life, plus its price is higher than phones with more impressive spec sheets....

OnePlus Delivers OxygenOS 16 Update With More Fast and Smooth, AI

Kellen October 16, 2025 3

Today, OnePlus officially revealed its Android 16 update for current phones and the upcoming OnePlus 15. They are calling this OxygenOS 16 and it has a slogan of "Intelligently Yours," since there is a lot of AI behind-the-scenes. That's not all that is new,...

Pixel 10 Pro Fold Added to Android 16 QPR2 Beta Program

Kellen October 15, 2025 3

With the release of Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 today, Google has allowed the Pixel 10's newest device, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, to get in on the fun. Starting now, you can enroll your Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, or Pixel 10 Pro Fold in the Android Beta...

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 Update Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen October 15, 2025 3

Google just released the Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 update for all of its still-supported Pixel devices, including the new Pixel 10 Pro Fold. The update is a big one with over a dozen bug fixes that should help stabilize things before we go stable in the coming...

Honor’s New Phone Has Built-in Gimbal and Adorable Robot Personality

Tim October 15, 2025 9

Honor, a phone company we don't talk about anymore because their US presence has fallen to zero, is teasing a new device for MWC 2026. Called Robot Phone, the below video details a phone with a built-in gimbal, as well as what appears to be its own WALL-E-like...

Pixel 10 Pro Drops to $499 in Wild Mint Mobile Special

Kellen October 21, 2025 9

Ready for the best Pixel 10 Pro deal you'll find anywhere and that likely won't be topped for some time? Mint Mobile is...

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Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 Should Resume This Week (Update: It’s Now Live!)

Tim October 20, 2025 9

Late last week we learned that Google pulled the Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 update for Pixel phones, following the discovery of a...

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Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 Update Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen October 15, 2025 9

Google just released the Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 update for all of its still-supported Pixel devices, including the new Pixel...

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Samsung Sets Date for Its Android XR “Project Moohan” Headset Launch

Kellen October 14, 2025 9

The wait is almost over if you've been looking forward to the launch of Android XR on the Project Moohan headset from Samsung...

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Pixel Watch 4 Review: Still Familiar, Still Good, Couple of Noteworthy Improvements

Kellen October 8, 2025 9

Google is now on its 4th version of the Pixel Watch and things are starting to mature nicely. I mean, I'd hope so since we're...

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October 2025 Android Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen October 8, 2025 9

Following last month's Pixel update that gave us Material 3 Expressive, we are onto the October Pixel update that should be...

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Verizon Replaces Hans Vestberg With Daniel Schulman at CEO

Tim October 6, 2025 9

Verizon has someone new in charge. Announced this morning, the board of directors has appointed Dan Schulman as CEO,...

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Gemini Just Replaced Google Assistant on Your Home and Nest Devices

Kellen October 1, 2025 9

We started talking about this back in August, so this news shouldn't come as a surprise - Gemini is here to replace Google...

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Google’s Latest Ad Pokes at iPhone for Copying Its Features, iPhone 17 Rumors

Kellen May 6, 2025 3

The iPhone 17 won't arrive for months, likely after Google releases its Pixel 10 series. For the most part, all talk around...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 3

Some of you have been lucky enough to receive your Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro pre-orders a day early, thanks to Google's wildly...

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Pixel Watch 2 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 3

The Pixel Watch 2 has been on my wrist for a full week and my list of notes has only grown. I've tested sleep tracking, put...

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Video: Galaxy Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5 Unboxing!

Tim July 27, 2023 3

Samsung was gracious enough to send us its latest foldables devices, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. Naturally,...

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Google Pixel 7a Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen May 10, 2023 3

Because the Google Pixel 7a is available today for you to run out and buy at $499, you may not want to wait around for our...

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VIDEO: Galaxy S23 Ultra Unboxing!

Tim February 3, 2023 3

Unboxing time, baby! We have the Galaxy S23 Ultra in-house, a bit before they're set to make their way to buyers later this...

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Pixel 7 Pro: First 10 Things to Do!

Tim October 13, 2022 3

Fancy new Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro just show up at your doorstep? Perfect, then this video is for you. As is tradition, we've...

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Pixel Watch: First 10 Things To Do!

Kellen October 13, 2022 3

The day that most of you will receive your Google Pixel Watch from pre-orders is here. It's time for you to slap Google's...

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