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#TBT: Samsung Galaxy S5, the Pinnacle of Fugly

Tim January 19, 2017 128

If we polled readers to see which flagship phone had the worst design, it's quite possible that Samsung's Galaxy S5 would rank pretty high on the list. With its obnoxiously large bezels and silly flap that covered the charging port, Samsung's water resistant...

Super Mario Run for Android Launches in March

Tim January 19, 2017 27

Pre-registration for Super Mario Run for Android users has been up since December on Google Play, but we never heard a solid timeframe from Nintendo on when the game would launch. Well, that has now changed, with Nintendo tweeting that Android users can expect...

LG’s MWC Invites Going Out, Event Scheduled for February 26

Tim January 18, 2017 16

Invites for LG's press conference at MWC are rolling out, providing us a date and time to mark down when we'll likely be introduced to the G6. According to the invite, the show will begin at 12PM local time (Barcelona) on February 26, which is a little more...

AT&T to Raise Upgrade and Activation Fee to $25 on January 20

Tim January 18, 2017 36

A reliable source has informed us that AT&T intends to raise its upgrade and activation fee from $20, to $25 on January 20. This move follows news that Verizon is doing the same, but its fee costs customers $30. This fee is paid whenever a new device is...

This LG G6 3rd-Party Concept Clip is Nice

Tim January 18, 2017 31

With unveiling reported to be scheduled for MWC, we are getting mighty close to the G6 from LG. As we get closer to major device launches, we tend to see all sorts of content, such as spec leaks and CAD renders, with the G6 being spared from none of this. In a...

Google App Now Caches Searches for When Your Connection Sucks

Tim January 18, 2017 6

Google understands that not everyone has a data connection at all times, and when those times come, it can be pretty hard to get the answers you need from the search giant. However, with the company's latest announcement of device caching for search results,...

ZTE Blade V8 Pro on Sale Today, Priced at $230

Tim January 18, 2017 8

Announced during CES, the ZTE-made Blade V8 Pro goes on sale today, with pre-orders shipping out to those who bought one early. The Blade V8 Pro is a not-so-typical mid-range device with "flagship features," being the first Blade device to ever officially come...

SHIELD TV (2015) Owners, Just Buy a New SHIELD Controller for Same 2017 Experience

Tim January 17, 2017 29

I have had the SHIELD TV (2017) in my possession for one day now, and so far, I can't quite tell the difference between this one and the SHIELD TV (2015) I have been using in my house for two years. They're both Android TV, have access to NVIDIA's gaming...