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Kit Kat Update D80120A Available for Flashing on T-Mobile LG G2

Tim February 28, 2014 81

LG G2 owners on T-Mobile who can't bear to wait for the Kit Kat OTA update any longer are in luck, as it is now available for download and flashing via LG's PC Utility. Users are also able to download the update (D80120A.kdz) from a direct download on LG's...

Amazon in Talks With Music Labels to Launch Streaming Music Service?

Kellen February 28, 2014 81

According to sources who spoke with Recode, Amazon is in talks with record labels to potentially launch its own streaming music service, because well, the world doesn't have enough of them. While the talks are reportedly "serious," they may or may not be close...

Hangouts App Sees UI Makeover Plus 10-second Videos, Animated Stickers, Favorites, Swiping Actions…on iOS

Kellen February 27, 2014 81

I don't know that we always look to iOS to see what's next in Android app development, but when it comes to apps like Hangouts and Gmail from Google, we certainly have more than once (calls in Hangouts, anyone?). Take for example today's Hangouts overhaul that...

Swordigo Now on Google Play, a 3D Action Game That’s Free for the Time Being

Tim February 27, 2014 81

Another iOS app which made its way to Android through a Humble Bundle is now available on Google Play, for the price of free. The game is called Swordigo, and while the free tag reportedly won't last forever, the game also features no IAPs - fans of swords and...

Worm Run Hits Google Play, an Endless Runner That Isn’t so Endless

Tim February 27, 2014 81

For just a dollar on Google Play, you can go download the newest hit title, Worm Run. Previously exclusive to iOS, this game takes you deep underground, flighting for survival as you navigate a maze of tunnels, while you attempt to escape with your cartoony...

Motorola’s Active Display and Assist See Minor Updates

Kellen February 27, 2014 81

Because Motorola separated out the best features from the Moto X and new DROID line as stand-alone apps, they continue to update them regularly through Google Play. Today, we're seeing updates for both Assist and Active Display. Neither of the updates is huge,...

Moov Wants to be Your Personal Fitness Coach, Make You Better at Fitness

Kellen February 27, 2014 81

Fitness bands and trackers are everywhere these days. Some have AMOLED screens, others still use layers of LED lights to give you basic info, and a handful lack interfaces altogether, instead relying on companion apps to do the dirty work. For the most part,...

Google to Update “Verify Apps” Feature, Will Bring Continuous Monitoring Even After App Installation

Tim February 27, 2014 81

Introduced in Android 4.2, then rolled back to later versions of Android down to Android 2.3, the built-in Verify Apps feature works to detect shady applications that users sideload onto devices. As of right now, the program checks newly installed applications...

2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 6

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 5

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 7

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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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 23

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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Pixel 10 Pro Slapped With Fresh $250 Off Discount

Kellen January 4, 2026 81

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 81

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 81

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 81

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 81

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 81

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 81

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 81

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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