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Pocket Creates Developer SDK for Android Wear, Save Content Directly From Your Watch

Rithvik March 21, 2014 12

Ever since the recent launch of Android Wear, most of the buzz surrounding it has been of the upcoming hardware, LG's G Watch and Motorola's Moto 360. Almost forgotten is the fact that soon after the Android Wear announcement, a preview SDK was also released...

Test the Galaxy S5 and New Gear Line in Best Buys Starting Today

Kyle March 21, 2014 12

Itching to try out the Samsung Galaxy S5 or Gear smartwatches? If you live near a Best Buy, today is your chance. The chain announced yesterday that many stores will have sample units of the S5 and Gear line on hand starting March 21, several weeks before...

IFTTT Adds Pushbullet Notifications Integration, Get Alerted Whenever Something Happens

Rithvik March 20, 2014 12

If This Then That, or IFTTT as it is better known, is a service that lets users create actions for triggers throughout the web. One example would be getting a text message every time something new was listed on your local Craigslist for a certain search term....

White House Testing Samsung and LG Phones, Looking to Get President Obama Off of BlackBerry

Tim March 20, 2014 12

It seems BlackBerry devices don't see much use here in America unless you work for the US government, as "only BlackBerry is designed to meet the high-security needs of U.S. and allied government agencies," said a BlackBerry spokesperson. That was stated...

“All New HTC One” Cases Arrive at Verizon Stores, Ready for March 25 Launch?

Kellen March 20, 2014 12

We already know that the "All New HTC One" will arrive March 25 through events in New York City and London. But outside of Carphone Warehouse announcing that they will have it available for purchase shortly after HTC unveils it, we have yet to hear from a U.S....

Gmail Will Always Use an Encrypted HTTPS Connection When You Check or Send Email

Tim March 20, 2014 12

Today, Google announced that going forward, all emails coming and going through their Gmail servers will use an encrypted HTTPS connection. Since its launch many years ago, Gmail has supported HTTPS, and the protocol was set by default in 2010, but this new...

Samsung Galaxy S5 Pre-orders on T-Mobile Begin March 24, $0 Down With 24 Equal Monthly Payments

Tim March 20, 2014 12

With pre-order dates and pricing for the Galaxy S5 from Samsung set through AT&T and US Cellular so far, it's time for the rest of the American carriers to jump onboard. The next to announce pricing and pre-orders is T-Mobile, putting a slight twist into...

Link Bubble Released to Google Play, a Nifty Way To Manage Links From the Developer of Action Launcher

Rithvik March 20, 2014 12

Most of us have experienced Android's management of links in various apps. One example is scrolling through Twitter and finding a link to an Instagram photo that you'd like to view. Clicking on it will take you to Chrome, where you will face the short wait for...

Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 9

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 9

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 9

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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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 6

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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Pixel Watch 4 Gets $100 Discount to End the Year

Kellen December 31, 2025 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 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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