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Video: LG Shows Off Another Preview of the G4’s UX 4.0

Kellen April 22, 2015 64

While Samsung is doing whatever it can to distance itself from hardly-used gimmicky features in its Android skin, LG appears to be fully embracing the bloat. In a new video created to show off LG's UX 4.0 that will debut on the G4 at the end of this month, LG...

NVIDIA SHIELD Tablet and SHIELD Portable to Receive Android 5.1 Update

Tim April 22, 2015 64

Straight from NVIDIA's forums, it appears the company is prepping OTA updates for the SHIELD Tablet and SHIELD Portable, bumping them up to Android 5.1 for all owners. A representative for the company in the forums states that they have heard the cries of...

Qualcomm Posts Poor Q2 Numbers, Lowers Expectations for Second Half of 2015

Tim April 22, 2015 64

Qualcomm announced Q2 financials for the year of 2015 this morning, and they weren't very good. Looking at the big picture, it is not the end of times by any means at Qualcomm, but the company has lowered its expectations for the second half of this year,...

Wednesday Poll: Will You Try to Sign-Up for Google’s Project Fi?

Kellen April 22, 2015 64

Google's Project Fi is about all we can think about on an Android front at the moment. Even though it's invite-only and only works with the Nexus 6, we can't wait to grab a Project Fi SIM card and take it for a spin. The thought of being a part of a network...

Outlook for Android Comes Out of Preview, Features Improved Look and Feel

Tim April 22, 2015 64

Microsoft's Outlook launched onto Android as a preview back in January, but now, the company feels confident in their work enough to drop the preview tag. In a blog post to announce the change, Microsoft details updates they have made to Outlook, making it...

LG’s Latest 15 Second Promo Teases “Genuine Leather”

Tim April 22, 2015 64

In a new 15 second promo posted to LG's account on YouTube, the company quickly shows off the craftsmanship and quality that goes into the leather-backed models of the upcoming G4 smartphone. As we can see, it says "Genuine Leather" on the material used,...

Everything You Need to Know About Google’s Project Fi Wireless Service

Kellen April 22, 2015 64

Google just became a wireless carrier through Project Fi. Insane, right? The rumors that have spread throughout the last couple of months were basically all correct, so we kind of know what we are getting here. Still, there is a lot to process. We figured, now...

Mortal Kombat X Appears on Google Play, Not Yet Available to US Residents

Tim April 22, 2015 64

Mortal Kombat X, one of the more violent and gore-filled games I have played on a console in recent ages, is now available for Android devices straight through Google Play. However, the publishers have decided to go with a soft launch, so only folks in select...

Galaxy Z TriFold In US Samsung Stores Tomorrow, But You Can’t Buy It

Tim January 22, 2026 8

Galaxy Z TriFold launch is literally right around the corner, with units headed to select Samsung Experience Stores across...

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What’s Your Carrier’s Device Unlock Policy: T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T

Kellen January 21, 2026 7

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 32

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

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Samsung Makes New Bixby Official in One UI 8.5 With Perplexity AI

Kellen January 20, 2026 3

The betas of One UI 8.5, as well as supposedly leaked screenshots, showed a potentially renewed investment in Bixby from...

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How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 11

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 3

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 3

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 12

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Galaxy Z Fold 7 is $1399 Off With No Trade-in Required ($600 Off)

Tim January 20, 2026 64

Samsung is hosting a deal on the Galaxy Z Fold 7, one that doesn't require a trade-in device to get serious money off of its...

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Samsung Smacks $1,000 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7

Kellen January 16, 2026 64

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 remains the best foldable in the game. In my opinion, there isn't a foldable close to this one - it's...

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“Final Call” on Google’s $250 Off Pixel 10 Pro Deal

Kellen January 15, 2026 64

We know this isn't actually the "final call" on Pixel 10 Pro deals because Google is always running deals on its smartphones,...

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Galaxy Watch Ultra for $329 Currently Unbeatable ($320 Off)

Tim January 15, 2026 64

For Android users looking to match what Apple offers with the Apple Watch Ultra, the Galaxy Watch Ultra is currently the...

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Pixel 10 Pro Slapped With Fresh $250 Off Discount

Kellen January 4, 2026 64

Google opened up its New Year's deals this weekend, bringing a new wave of discounts to all of its newest and best products....

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Pixel Watch 4 Gets $100 Discount to End the Year

Kellen December 31, 2025 64

Grabbing a Pixel Watch 4 to end 2025 is a thing you can do at its biggest discount to date. The LTE models are all $100 off,...

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Samsung Likes Taking $250 Off Its Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen December 30, 2025 64

Starting off a new year with a new phone sounds like a pretty fun idea to me. As someone who switches phones every month or...

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Galaxy Watch Ultra at $399 Still Available ($250 Off)

Tim December 26, 2025 64

For those with an aging Galaxy timepiece on the wrist, now is a good time to consider an upgrade. Samsung is offering very...

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