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Microsoft Kills Astoria, Its Android-to-Windows App Porting Tool

Kellen February 25, 2016 12

At last year's Build conference, Microsoft announced four ways for application developers to bring their apps over to Windows 10. They called them the four "Bridges," which included tools for porting over apps on the web, Win32, iOS, and Android. For whatever...

DEALS: $15 Off Amazon Fire TV, $14 Bluetooth Ear Buds, and Aukey’s Line-Up of QC 2.0 Products

Kellen February 25, 2016 12

On most days, Amazon's rolling list of daily deals includes few tech-related products that are worth looking at. If you dig hard enough, you'll typically find a decent discount on a charger or TV or pair of headphones, they just don't typically show up in...

Giveaway: Win a Carved Wood Case for the Nexus 6P or Galaxy S6 Edge+

Tim February 25, 2016 12

We just showcased two cases from Carved, and now, it's time to give them away. We have two cases, one for the Nexus 6P and one for the Galaxy S6 Edge+. These cases are not yet available for purchase and won't be for a couple of months, according to Carved, so...

#TBT: That Time TAG Heuer Made a Smartphone

Kellen February 25, 2016 12

The marketing pitch was something along the lines of, "When Swiss watchmaking heritage meets avant-garde technology." And then TAG Heuer introduced a phone with a a 3.5-inch display (800x480), 256MB RAM, 8GB storage, 5MP camera, and Android 2.2 at a price of $...

Quick Look: Carved Wood Cases Offer Unique, Earthy Protection for Your Phone

Tim February 25, 2016 12

Carved, a company out of Indiana, is creating cases for smartphones, but these are not your average plastic covers or skins. Using real wood and a mixture of colored resin swirls, Carved is able to produce true pieces of art that not only protect your phone,...

Assassin’s Creed Identity to Launch on Android This Spring

Tim February 25, 2016 12

Launched this morning for iOS, Assassin's Creed Identity will soon make its way to Android this Spring. Developed by a Ubisoft game studio, Assassin's Creed Identity brings the classic Assassin's Creed parkour gameplay to mobile devices, with the game's story...

Is This Our First Look at Android N?

Tim February 25, 2016 12

Two screenshots provided in an Android Developers blog post that details Support Library 23.2 may be showing us our first look at Android N. At first glance, not much has changed from Android 6.0 "Marshmallow," but what you will see is an added Hamburger...

Huawei and Leica Partnership to Create “Reinvention of Smartphone Photography”

Kellen February 25, 2016 12

Well now, do we have some camera news for you this morning that I don't that any of us saw coming. Huawei, current darling of Android enthusiasts thanks to their product of the Nexus 6P, has teamed with "iconic" premium camera manufacturer, Leica, to "create a...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 2

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 5

You may have forgotten the timeline, but Google was pushing to force all off of Google Assistant and onto Gemini by the end...

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

Kellen December 18, 2025 6

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 3

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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There’s a Way to Get $700 Off a Pixel 10 Pro XL

Kellen December 22, 2025 12

While we typically recommend buying phones unlocked and without a contract that ties you to a carrier, there are some...

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This Pixel Watch 4 at $150 Off is Almost Gone

Kellen December 22, 2025 12

When the Pixel Watch 4 first released, it sure looked like a device that might not have been a major upgrade over the Pixel...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 12

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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This Galaxy Watch Ultra Kicked to 50% Off

Kellen December 19, 2025 12

The Galaxy Watch Ultra is not an inexpensive watch on most days. $650 for a smartwatch will never be an easy amount to...

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Samsung Goes Instant $400 Off on Galaxy Z Fold 7

Kellen December 18, 2025 12

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 is $1,000 off if you have a trade-in or an instant $400 off without one. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 deals...

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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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