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Aurora Seeks Funding Through Kickstarter, the Dream-Enhancing Headband

Tim January 3, 2014 50

This post is not really mobile or Android related per se, but if launched, there will be an Android app for it, so that's good enough for us. The project we want to share is called Aurora, and it's a headband that is placed right above your eyes while you...

Pandora Update Brings Highly Requested Alarm Clock Feature

Tim January 3, 2014 50

Pandora listeners can go grab the latest update for the popular music streaming app, which features the highly-requested Alarm Clock feature. In addition to a full working alarm clock, Pandora has threw in a few bug fixes and other small improvements for the...

New BlackBerry Messenger Beta for Android Features BBM Voice, Beats Hangouts to the Punch

Tim January 3, 2014 50

According to CrackBerry, BlackBerry has released an updated beta version of BBM for Android, which features a nice changelog that users should all enjoy. For starters, it is reported that the update brings a ton of new emoticons to use, improved file sharing,...

Google to Shut Down Bump, Grab Your Personal Data Before it’s Gone on January 31

Tim January 3, 2014 50

Bump was acquired by Google last September, and already, it looks as though Google is ready for the team to begin new projects. According to a statement by Bump's CEO on its official blog, Bump will be shutting down and erasing all user data on January 31 of...

Press Renders for LG G Flex on AT&T and T-Mobile Leaked

Tim January 3, 2014 50

Last night, @evleaks posted a couple of press renders for the LG G Flex; one for T-Mobile's 4G LTE network and the other for AT&T's network. There were no dates given along with the images, so we still don't know when to exactly expect these devices to hit...

SEGA’s Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Launches on Google Play, Priced at $4.99

Tim January 3, 2014 50

The second rendition of SEGA's Sonic All-Stars Racing hit Google Play last night, titled All-Stars Racing Transformed. The game costs $4.99 through Google Play, quite the price tag for a kart racer. The game is much like the original Sonic Racing title for...

AT&T Tries to Scoop T-Mobile on Paying Customers to Change, Offers Up to $450 Per Line Switch

Kellen January 3, 2014 50

Yesterday, we talked about some of the hints that have dropped over T-Mobile's UnCarrier 4.0 event that will go down next week in Las Vegas at CES. During the event, we are expecting CEO John Legere to talk about a plan that will pay families to leave their...

Umm, Best Buy, the Moto G for Verizon Doesn’t Have 4G LTE

Kellen January 3, 2014 50

According to Best Buy's listing for the Moto G on Verizon, the phone magically grew a 4G LTE radio over night. In other words, their listing is wrong. The Moto G (unless Best Buy is selling a version that even Motorola doesn't know about) does not have the...

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

Tim December 29, 2025 4

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

Tim December 26, 2025 50

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 50

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 50

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 50

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 50

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 50

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 50

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 50

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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