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Motorola Gallery Updated Through Google Play for Moto X, G, and DROIDs – More Design Tweaks and Actions

Rithvik March 19, 2014 28

One of the subtle tweaks Motorola added to stock Android for its 2013 flagships was a different Gallery application. This is appreciable, considering stock Android's implementation isn't the greatest looking app we've seen these days. Motorola has made an...

OnePlus One to Feature Swappable Backs Made of Kevlar, Bamboo, Denim, and More

Tim March 19, 2014 28

More info is popping up on the OnePlus One smartphone from overseas, as the company is actually feeding into the hypebeast machine instead of running from it. Announced this morning are swappable backsides, ones which will come in a variety of different...

Here is a Recap of Motorola’s Hangout Focused on the Moto 360

Tim March 19, 2014 28

Motorola hosted a special Hangout this morning, featuring the lead designer behind the Moto 360 smartwatch. The discussion started off rather slow, with most of the time going into the fact that the watch's face is actually circular; not square as we are used...

Google Keyboard 3.0 Released, Adds Personalized Suggestions From Other Google Apps

Kellen March 19, 2014 28

Google just pushed an update to Google Keyboard this morning, jumping the version up to 3.0.19373 from version 2.0. The update introduces a couple of tweaks, like an "ABC" button to get back to the keyboard from the emoji tab and a new Settings icon when long-...

Reminder: Motorola is Talking Moto 360 Design in a Live Hangout Today

Kellen March 19, 2014 28

Shortly after Motorola announced its new Moto 360 smartwatch, the (for now) Google-owned company told us to mark our calendars for a Google+ Hangout with the watch's lead designer, Jim Wicks. Wicks plans to talk only design and style features, most of which we...

HTC One (2014) Dummy Unit Compared to iPhone 5S, Galaxy S4, LG G2, and Others

Kyle March 19, 2014 28

This morning, the world is getting yet another look and perspective on the HTC One (2014). Steve Hemmerstoffer, a French technology blogger, was able to get his hands on an HTC One (2014) dummy unit, posting comparison photos of the M8 unit alongside popular...

Blurone Wallpaper App Gives the Effect of Muzei, Minus the LWP Aspect

Tim March 19, 2014 28

If you love the effect that the Muzei live wallpaper brings to your device, but get the feeling that a live wallpaper is no bueno for your device's battery, then Blurone is your new best friend. The main feature that Muzei brings to your homescreen is a...

Sony Rolling Out Android 4.4 KitKat Upgrade for Select Xperia Devices

Kyle March 19, 2014 28

All hail Android updates. Sony announced this morning that it finalized Android 4.4 Kit Kat firmware for the Xperia Z Utra, Xperia Z1, and Xperia Z1 Compact. According to the company, the update brings performance enhancements, tweaks to Sony's suite of...

Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 7

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 9

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 8

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 22

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 10

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 10

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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Pixel 10 Pro Slapped With Fresh $250 Off Discount

Kellen January 4, 2026 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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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