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If You Want the White Search Box in Google Play, Do This

Kellen March 11, 2015 52

Ready? 1. Open Google Play. 2. Hit the "recent apps" button and swipe away Google Play. 3. Re-open Google Play. 4. Win! Or you can follow this GIF. Also, welcome back, spinning arrow friend. Via: +Kirill Grouchnikov

Deal: LG G Watch on Sale for $99 Through Verizon

Tim March 11, 2015 52

For those of you who still might want to enter the Android Wear world, but don't feel like spending a ton of cash, Verizon is currently selling the G Watch from LG for just $99. Compared to its usual price of over $200, more than 50% off ain't all bad. The G...

Chrome 41 Comes to Android With Pull-to-Reload, Chrome Beta 42 Adds Site Notifications

Kellen March 11, 2015 52

The Chrome team is "exhilarated" and "delighted" today to announce updates for its Chrome apps for Android. Chrome stable received the bump to version 41, which includes pull-to-reload from the top of most websites. Trust me when I say that this is one of...

Nexus 6 Gets Android 5.1 Update as Early as Today

Kellen March 11, 2015 52

Nexus 6 owners, we know you weren't exactly ecstatic when Android 5.1 was announced and immediately became available to the Nexus 5, Nexus 10, Nexus 7 (2013), and Nexus 4 instead of your shiny new whale. I can't say I blame you. Those devices are well over a...

Verizon’s Nexus 6 Officially Arrives Tomorrow With Android 5.1

Kellen March 11, 2015 52

After months of waiting, Verizon has made it official - the Nexus 6 will be available tomorrow, March 12. Through a note in their news center, Verizon thanks Nexus fans for their patience while waiting for Google's new flagship phone that debuted back in...

HTC One E9 Reportedly Photographed, Sports 5.5″ QHD Display and Dual Tone Color

Tim March 10, 2015 52

Photos of an alleged One E9 from HTC have hit the web, courtesy of Chinese regulators. For Americans, existence of the E9 does not mean too much quite yet, as usually, HTC has an overseas device that they tout as a secondary flagship. If history serves us...

Yo, Developers, the Android 5.1 SDK was Released Today

Kellen March 10, 2015 52

After announcing Android 5.1 and then giving us factory images of the latest build for a handful of Nexus devices, Google went ahead this morning and also made the new Android 5.1 SDK available. The new SDK falls under API Level 22 and includes a small set of...

Deal: 3 Days Left to Score the Android Game Developer Bundle for $49

Tim March 10, 2015 52

Currently available in the DL Deals Store is a Android Game Developer bundle, priced at $49, 93% off its list price of nearly $800. In this bundle, users gain access to a complete 7-course series of guides, all of which will make you the best Android game...

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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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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This Galaxy Watch Ultra Kicked to 50% Off

Kellen December 19, 2025 52

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 52

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 52

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 52

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 52

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 52

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 52

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 52

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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