November’s Android Security Bulletin Arrives, But No Pixel Update Yet (Updated!)
It’s the first Monday of the month, so Google did as it typically does – it released the Android security bulletin. Nope, it didn’t drop a Google Pixel update on us yet, because Google de-committed from that schedule earlier this ye.....»»
Pixel 7a Keeps Its $374 Price That’s Almost Too Good
The crazy 25% off deal for the Google Pixel 7a that started last week has continued through this weekend. At that discount, you could own a Pixel 7a, which is genuinely an excellent mid-range phone with few flaws, for $374. Best deal in smartphones a.....»»
T-Mobile Crushes Verizon, AT&T in Ookla’s Q3 Speed Report
Ookla has published its latest findings with regard to US carrier data speeds, and to the surprise of nobody, T-Mobile is still very much ahead when compared to Verizon and AT&T. In terms of raw download speed, T-Mobile median speed is clocked at 164.....»»
Pixel 8 Pro Still Comes With Free Pixel Watch 2, But Not for Much Longer
If anyone bothered to read the fine print on Google’s promotion for a free Pixel Watch 2 with the purchase of a new Pixel 8 Pro, then you’d know that this deal wasn’t going to last forever. In fact, it ends tonight, making today the.....»»
Google, Please Let Me Share My Pixel 8’s AI Wallpapers
Dear Google, my name is Little Timmy and I really want to share my awesome AI wallpapers with my friends. Ok, that’s enough of that. Currently on the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, you can generate your very own AI-made wallpapers using predetermined.....»»
One UI 6 Beta Released for Galaxy Z Fold 4, Z Flip 4
Want that new Android hotness running on your Galaxy Z Fold 4 or Galaxy Z Flip 4? Samsung has released a beta for One UI 6 (Android 14) for both devices, which makes this a sweet Friday the 13th for you foldable owners. To enter, all you’ll wan.....»»
Pixel 8 Pro Display Ranks Highest, Same Not Said for Tensor G3
We don’t put much weight into benchmarks around here. We don’t see the need. We base our feelings on actual usage, and for the most part, that has treated us well. However, we know some people live and die by benchmarks, so it would be a.....»»
Report: Galaxy S24 Lineup Unveiling Scheduled for January
Pixel ain’t your thing? That’s cool, there is no shortage of other phone makers out there, one of the major ones being Samsung. As we approach the end of the year, we get to look forward to Samsung’s new line of Galaxy S devices, wi.....»»
Share Your Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro First Impressions
For those who pre-ordered the Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro, yesterday may have been the first time you had any hands-on experience with Google’s latest phones. That is, unless you’re like Kellen who UPS seems to hate for no reason and had his d.....»»
Pixel Watch 2 Gets Its Factory Images Too, Codenames “Eos” and “Aurora” Confirmed
Like the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro yesterday, the newly launched Pixel Watch 2 has received its first factory images (and OTA files). While we can’t really do anything with these files, because Google requires a special adapter in order to flash.....»»
Many Samsung Devices Grabbing October Patch This Week
Samsung is busy this week, shipping out an absolute ton of updates. Inside, it’s the October patch for all of the devices, ranging from the Galaxy S20 FE all the way to the relatively newer Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Z Fold 4. Below you can view the l.....»»
OnePlus Open Arrives October 19
OnePlus previously told us that its first foldable would arrive “soon” and now we have an official date as of today. Add October 19 to your calendars if foldables are your thing or if you believe OnePlus and the OnePlus Open has what it t.....»»
Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Added to Android 14 QPR1 Beta Program
New owners of the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro don’t need to sit on boring ol’ stable Android 14 for long. The minute your new Pixel 8 shows up today, you can go ahead and join your first Android Beta Program, as the Android 14 QPR1 Beta progr.....»»
Fitbit is Down and has Been for Hours (Updated: It’s Back)
Yes, Fitbit is down. In fact, it has been for at least a couple of hours with no word on when service might be restored, as this full-blown Fitbit outage rolls on. If you pre-ordered the new Pixel Watch 2 and tried to set it up or received your new P.....»»
8 Things to Know About the Pixel 8 Pro
It’s Pixel 8 Pro review day and like most years, we are not ready to publish ours. Look, we just like to take our time with these things and report back once we feel like we have seen all that we need to see. We aren’t there yet with both.....»»
Our Favorite Minimal Cases Now Available for Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro
I’ve been a Totallee case fanboy for years now. Each year, when they release a new minimal case for either the latest Galaxy or Pixel device, I tend to highlight it, simply because these are the cases I personally use on my devices. With that s.....»»
Pixel Buds Pro’s Big 5.9 Update is Here With Conversation Detection, Much More
The massive software update for the Pixel Buds Pro that Google announced at its Pixel 8 event is now rolling out. The update introduces a number of new features, including Bluetooth Super Wideband, Clear Calling from Pixel phones, listening stats, Co.....»»
The Response to Google’s 7 Year Update Promise for Pixel is Getting Weird
Google finished off its Made by Google event this week by confirming that its new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones would receive a full 7 years of software support. Those years will see security patches, Pixel Feature Drop releases, and Android OS.....»»
Pixel Watch App Updates to 2.0 With New Pixel Watch 2 Features
The Pixel Watch 2 will be here in about a week, so Google is preparing that arrival by updating the Pixel Watch companion app. In a community post shared today, they showed off a bit of a redesign as well as a number of changes, including new feature.....»»
Pixel 8 Pro is the Choice This Year
The decision over which Pixel 8 phone to pre-order this year seemed so clear to me after watching the reveal (all of the leaks too) and then pulling up the Google Store a couple of days ago. In past releases, I can’t say the same, because I was.....»»