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Samsung Updating, Renaming Samsung Apps to Galaxy Apps on Phones and Tablets

Tim July 10, 2014 32

In an effort to further separate operating systems and devices, Samsung is currently pushing out a small update to devices with Samsung Apps installed, renaming it to Galaxy Apps. In addition to the name change, a new user interface is also inside, which...

Verizon Offers Video Overview of Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet for Anyone Interested in Pre-ordering

Tim July 10, 2014 32

The Xperia Z2 Tablet from Sony is now up for pre-order exclusively through Verizon, but if you were looking to learn a bit more about the device, Big Red has published the above video to bring you up to speed. For starters, if you didn't already know, the Z2...

Report: Samsung Ditching KNOX in Favor of Google Taking Over Android Security

Eric July 10, 2014 32

The last news that we heard in regard to KNOX, Samsung's answer for a secure Android platform, was that it had just gotten approval from the American government for use by government officials. After receiving such a vote of confidence, it looked like KNOX was...

LG Smart Keyboard Update Rolling Out to G3 Owners Later This Month

Eric July 10, 2014 32

The keyboard that you use with a device may not get a lot of attention, but is still a very important part of your overall user experience. LG is looking to greatly improve experiences of using the keyboard on their already well-designed G3, with a new update...

Verizon’s Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet Now Available for Pre-Order

Kyle July 10, 2014 32

The Xperia Z2 Tablet from Sony is now available for pre-order through Verizon's website. This development comes a few short days after a leaked screenshot showed employee training had begun for the device. Verizon has the distinction of being the exclusive...

Google Keyboard Updated to Version 3.1.19, Moves Voice Input Key

Tim July 10, 2014 32

An update to the official Google Keyboard for Android devices is rolling out on Google Play, which might not bring as much as you would hope. At first, we had our fingers crossed that it included the new Material Design theme that is showcased in the Android L...

Google Play Games Receives Update to Version 2.0, Includes XP Indicator and UI Tweaks

Kyle July 10, 2014 32

Google made it very clear at Google I/O that Play Games would receive a lot more attention in the coming weeks, and the search giant is beginning to make good on that promise. A noteworthy update to the app began rolling out yesterday, bringing a refreshed UI...

Fleksy Beta Update Brings Support for 17 New Languages and Improved Accuracy

Kyle July 10, 2014 32

Fleksy may have made a keyboard for wearables, but that hardly means the team is abandoning their core smartphone offering. Case in point, Fleksy Beta 2.6.5 which released this morning, introduces support for 17 new languages. That brings the total number of...

Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Crazy New Privacy Display Feature

Kellen February 23, 2026 3

We showed you earlier that someone was able to buy a Galaxy S26 Ultra super early by paying an enormous sum of money in Dubai...

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Here’s the Nothing Phone 4a

Kellen February 23, 2026 4

Nothing is preparing to fully reveal the Nothing Phone 4a on March 5, so the teasing of this next device is reaching new...

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Pixel 10a Official at $499 and the Upgrades are Tough to Find

Kellen February 18, 2026 13

Google fully unveiled the Pixel 10a today and there aren't many surprises following weeks of information trickling into our...

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Google Brings AirDrop Support to Pixel 9

Kellen February 17, 2026 11

Google has moved forward with its promise to bring AirDrop support to more phones. Today, the Search giant announced that the...

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Google’s Pixel is Getting a Now Playing App

Kellen February 16, 2026 6

Wouldn't it be cool if the Now Playing service on your Pixel phone had its own app that could get new features more regularly...

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T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen February 16, 2026 16

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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Everything New in Android 17 Beta

Kellen February 15, 2026 2

Android 17 Beta is officially live and we've got it up and running on a Pixel 10 Pro. You could have it on your device as...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Actually Here for Your Pixel

Kellen February 13, 2026 6

UPDATE FEBRUARY 13 - Google tried to ship out the first Android 17 Beta 1 update a couple of days ago, but something forced...

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Google’s Best Pixel 10a Pre-Order Deal

Kellen February 18, 2026 32

The Pixel 10a launch day is finally here and we now know (from Google) all of the official specs, features, and whether or...

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Google Surprises With Day Early $100 Off Pixel 10a Codes

Kellen February 17, 2026 32

The Pixel A-Series hasn't typically found big discounts when it launches, mostly because Google prices it so reasonably out...

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Here’s a Pixel Watch 3 for Only $170

Kellen February 17, 2026 32

While I would recommend Google's newest Pixel Watch 4 for most people looking at smartwatches on the Android side of things,...

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Samsung’s Best Galaxy S26 Ultra Pre-Order Deal

Kellen February 12, 2026 32

The Galaxy S26 Ultra launch is days away and we'll then know all of the official specs, features, and reasons to buy one....

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$300 Off Pixel 10 Pro XL Makes It Your Next Phone

Kellen February 10, 2026 32

We told you a couple of months ago that you should only buy the Pixel 10 Pro XL if it was $300 off and we mostly stand by...

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DEAL: Galaxy Watch 8 Models Starting at $149 With Eligible Trade-in

Tim February 6, 2026 32

Samsung is hosting deals on its lineup of Galaxy Watch 8 devices. Whether you want the entry Galaxy Watch 8 or the high-end...

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Samsung Wipes $400 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7

Kellen February 5, 2026 32

The best Galaxy Z Fold 7 deal is an instant $400 off discount. You could also maximize savings to $1,000 off with a trade-in....

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Pixel 9a at $150 Off is a Reality

Kellen February 2, 2026 32

Pixel 9a gets a massive discount with the Pixel 10a launch around the corner. To buy the current model phone that's about to...

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