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Google Adds Android TV’s Backdrop Daydream to Google Play for Easy Updates

Tim March 17, 2016 12

Like all other apps these days, the Backdrops Daydream app for Android TV has been ripped from the system and uploaded to Google Play for quicker updates. Listed in the changelog on the app's landing page, Google states there are "bug fixes" inside. Backdrops...

Michael Kors Intros First Android Wear Smartwatches, Available This Fall for $395

Tim March 17, 2016 12

Michael Kors is preparing to enter the smartwatch game, just as the Fossil Group announced that it would earlier this week. At Baselworld, Michael Kors announced the Access lineup of wearables, smartwatches for both men and women, running Google's Android Wear...

Expect “Real” Collection of TAG Heuer Smartwatches Next Year, Maybe Hublot Too

Kellen March 17, 2016 12

I hope you weren't expecting TAG Heuer to be a one-and-done in the smartwatch arena, because within the next year, they should launch a "real collection" of them, according Jean-Claude Biver, CEO of TAG Heuer and president of the LVMH Watch Division. During a...

#TBT: Google Unveils the Nexus Q, $299 Doorstop

Tim March 17, 2016 12

The year is 2012, Google takes the stage at Google I/O with an attempt at connecting all of your smart devices under the same roof. They intro the Nexus Q, a media center that connects to your TV, allowing you to "cast" YouTube and Google Music straight to the...

Rayman Classic Available on Google Play, Priced at $4.99

Tim March 17, 2016 12

Rayman Classic, the classic platformer from many moons ago, is available today on Google Play for $4.99. Ubisoft, publishers of the 1995 classic, announced that mobile gamers can relive the fun of the original, thanks to reworked touchscreen controls, and...

T-Mobile Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge Receiving Security Updates Today

Kellen March 17, 2016 12

T-Mobile is pushing updates to its Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge variants today as software version UVS2APB8. The update includes "Security updates" and nothing else, according to T-Mobile. The update should be live now for all. To pull it, head into Settings&...

YouTube Joins Binge On After T-Mobile Changes Program for Video Providers

Kellen March 17, 2016 12

Back in December, YouTube decided that it wasn't happy with T-Mobile's Binge On video service and raised some important questions, partly because T-Mobile was being ultra sneaky about how it worked, but also because T-Mobile was throttling their streams even...

Nextbit Cancels CDMA Variant of Robin Smartphone

Kellen March 17, 2016 12

The Nextbit Robin won't come to Verizon or Sprint networks, the company announced to backers this morning. The move, which comes after the CDMA variant was already delayed a couple of months, should shock no one. CDMA is hard, it's expensive, and it's a pain...

What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025

Google may have released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 at the worst possible time of the day, but we're still going to dive into it...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 2

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 released. Google shipped Android 16 QPR2 to stable channels this month as the December Pixel update,...

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Verizon Pixel 8, Pixel 9, and Pixel 10 Devices Get New December Update (Updated)

Kellen December 17, 2025 12

All of Google's still-supported Pixel devices received a huge QPR2 update in early December with new features and tons of bug...

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Google Makes Controversial Pixel Search Bar Change

Kellen December 17, 2025 4

Within the past several days, a group of Pixel owners noticed a change to the way the Search bar at the bottom of their Pixel...

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Samsung December Updates Continue Roll Out to All These Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 2

Samsung started sending December updates to a batch of devices earlier in the week, but they weren't quite done with 2025....

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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 12

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 18

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 6

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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YouTube Premium Kicking 40% Off Pixel 10 for Subscribers

Kellen December 17, 2025 12

Google is pulling out all of the promos from several services to try and get you to buy one of their new Pixel 10 series...

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Google Pixelsnap Qi2 Charger Gets First Ever Discount

Kellen December 16, 2025 12

The Pixel 10 series features a handful of upgrades, but one of the most noteworthy is the introduction of Qi2 and magnets...

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DEAL: Pixel Watch 3 LTE With a 40% Drop in Price is Best Ever

Kellen December 16, 2025 12

The Pixel Watch 4 is a winner of a watch because Google brought a couple of fun upgrades for 2025. However, the Pixel Watch 3...

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Best Buy Kicks Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra to $699 ($500 Off)

Kellen December 16, 2025 12

The final days of Xmas shopping are upon us and you may be looking for a last minute deal to finish off a shopping list or to...

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Google Sends Out $200 Credit Towards Pixel 10 Pro, Bringing Price to New Low

Tim December 15, 2025 12

Google is sending out $200 in credit towards the purchase of a Pixel 10 Pro or Pixel 10 Pro XL to eligible members, which can...

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Verizon Offers $25/Mo for 4 Lines, Free Flagship Phones For Those Who Switch

Tim December 15, 2025 12

Those following carrier news in 2025, you may be aware of Verizon's struggles. Last month, the company's new CEO announced 13...

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We’re at the Point Where You Only Buy a Pixel 10 Pro if It’s $300 Off

Kellen December 8, 2025 12

Paying full price for Google's Pixel devices is certainly a thing you could do. If you are the type to buy something on the...

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Samsung Pulls Out Galaxy S25 Ultra Deal I’ve Never Seen Before

Kellen December 7, 2025 12

Even with last weekend well behind us, there are still Cyber Week deals to be had through places like Samsung. They appear to...

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