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One UI 8.5 seemingly preps its most impactful performance update for Galaxy
Wed Jan 14 3:27 pm
A leak reported that Samsung upgraded the kernel version of its One UI 8.5 software, which could bring a massive performance update for Galaxy.
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Android 17 leak hints at major Quick Settings revamp you'll actually use
Wed Jan 14 3:04 pm
Android 17 leaks hint at a split notifications panel and the return of separate Wi-Fi and mobile data toggles.
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Sick of Verizon? Mint Mobile will give you a full year of T-Mobile-powered Unlimited for only $15 per month
Wed Jan 14 2:22 pm
Mint Mobile is ushering in the new year by carving 50% off its Unlimited plan. New users only!
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Verizon confirms nationwide outage: here's what still works
Wed Jan 14 1:45 pm
A surprise nationwide Verizon outage left countless users stuck with SOS-only phones and zero service, while its MVNOs weirdly kept working fine.
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Get Personal: Gemini's 'Personal Intelligence' uses your Google apps for answers that matter
Wed Jan 14 1:37 pm
Google introduced Personal Intelligence for Gemini, a new way for users to gain personalized AI answers.
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It's real: new T-Mobile deal lands you a free Pixel 10 AND some earbuds, no trade-in required
Wed Jan 14 12:54 pm
T-Mobile is temporarily bringing back a deal that gets you a free Pixel flagship AND a pair of wireless earbuds when you add a line with an eligible data plan.
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How to set up and use Android AI notification summaries
Wed Jan 14 11:35 am
Google's AI notification summaries are exclusive to Pixel 9 and Pixel 10 phones, and aim to clean up your list of notifications. Here's how to start using them.
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Here's why OnePlus CEO Pete Lau is facing an arrest warrant in Taiwan
Wed Jan 14 11:31 am
Taiwanese prosecutors have issued an arrest warrant against OnePlus CEO Pete Lau over alleged illegal recruitment.
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CES 2026 laid out a Black Mirror future of wearable AI that's always listening, watching, ready to help, and 'knows everything about you.' I'm not enthusiastic
Wed Jan 14 11:25 am
CES 2026 was crammed with AI rings, pins, necklaces, glasses, and other wearables designed to monitor and analyze your entire life. Is this the future we want?
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Google's Nano Banana Pro hits key milestone, and it couldn't have come at a better time
Wed Jan 14 10:52 am
Nano Banana Pro hasn't even been out for two full months, and the image generation model already crossed a major threshold when it matters most.
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Nothing's CEO reveals why smartphones are about to get more expensive in 2026
Wed Jan 14 10:46 am
Smartphone prices are set to rise this year, and yes, growing memory costs are to blame.
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One of the best Android phones of 2025 is already $250 OFF at Best Buy
Wed Jan 14 8:35 am
Best Buy is currently carving $250 off the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL, one of our favorite phones from last year.
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