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Report: HTC “M9” With 20MP Camera and Smartwatch Coming at March 1 Event

Kellen January 19, 2015 44

According to an early report this morning out of Bloomberg, we may have new news on HTC's plans for their March 1 MWC event. The report claims that not only will we see a new flagship phone from the Taiwanese company, but a smartwatch should be a part of the...

Don’t Miss These Android Stories: January 16, 2015

Kellen January 16, 2015 44

Yeah, Friday! Another 2015 week in the books only means that we are getting closer and closer to this year's flagship phones from companies like HTC, Samsung and LG. Before we get there, though, you need to make sure you caught up on the week that was. Over...

Friday App Sales: Metal Slug Titles, Back in Bed, Remote Desktop Client, and More

Tim January 16, 2015 44

If you head over to Google Play at this very moment, or at least sometime over the next couple of days, you can find a few great deals on apps to help keep you busy this weekend. A few big names include a couple of Metal Slug titles from the franchise, as well...

This is How Beautiful the Leather Looks on a Moto X (2nd Gen) After 3 Months

Kellen January 16, 2015 44

As you can imagine, there were plenty of skeptics who questioned Motorola's decision to offer Horween leather as an option through Moto Maker with the new Moto X (2nd gen). Leather certainly isn't as durable, at least in most cases, when compared to plastic or...

Virgin Mobile to Offer No-contract Data Sharing Plans at Walmart

Tim January 16, 2015 44

Sprint and Virgin Mobile announced new no-contract data sharing plans to be sold at Walmart beginning January 17. The Data Done Right plans start as low as $30 per line, with 3 options available. The first option is $65 a month for two lines, featuring...

Manual Camera App Should be Your Next Purchase if You Own a Nexus 5 or Nexus 6

Kellen January 16, 2015 44

Looking for the next great camera app that can take advantage of the new camera API introduced with Android 5.0? Manual Camera may just be what you need. This app, in the short time I have spent with it, will without a doubt become my go-to camera app when I...

SF Launcher 2 Released to Google Play, Features Complete Rewrite and Material Design

Tim January 16, 2015 44

Almost exactly one year ago, SF Launcher was placed on Google Play as an alternative launcher to whatever it was you were currently using. Now, a year later, a complete rewrite has been introduced, and the developer has named it SF Launcher 2. Featuring the...

New DODO Leather Watch Band Options for Moto 360 Available for $60, Four Colors to Choose From

Tim January 16, 2015 44

Four new leather bands are available for the Moto 360 through Motorola's website this week, made by DODO. The bands are Pergamena leather, bringing bright colors and a unique style. Priced at $59.99, there are four different color options to choose from. Right...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 3

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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

Tim December 26, 2025 44

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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Samsung Takes $1000 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7, Provides Free Storage Upgrade

Tim December 24, 2025 44

The holidays are a great time spoil others, but maybe it's time you were just a tad bit selfish and thought about your own...

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

Kellen December 22, 2025 44

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 44

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 44

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 44

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 44

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 44

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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