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Android 4.4 Being Pushed to AOSP Now, Nexus 5 Factory Image Later Today

Kellen October 31, 2013 80

You read that title right - Android 4.4 is being pushed to AOSP right now. We typically see Google push source to AOSP shortly after an announcement, so this isn't necessarily surprising. With that said, this is amazing news for our friends in the ROM game....

Kellen October 31, 2013 80

Shortly after Google announced Android 4.4 "Kit Kat," we posted up the new goodies from a developer perspective. In this post, we're taking a look at all of the user-friendly additions that you'll notice during daily usage. If you were at one time wondering...

Eric October 31, 2013 80

We heard not too long ago that the Nexus 5 would be making its way to Sprint, but the Now Network has made it official. Sprint is the first carrier to announce a release date for the Nexus 5 that has only been out for less than two hours. Starting next friday,...

Eric October 31, 2013 80

With each name change of Android, Google usually puts together a nice website that gives people a good run-down of what they can expect in the next update. If you head over to the one that went live for Android 4.4. KitKat today you can get a good description...

Tim October 31, 2013 80

According to a new tweet from the infamous @evleaks, the Moto G will be a cheaper Moto X, featuring almost the same specs as the Moto X, but will hit the market free on contract. The device supposedly features a Snapdragon S4 Pro processor clocked at 1.5GHz,...

Kellen October 31, 2013 80

The Nexus 5 went live on Google Play at 11AM Pacific this morning in both black and white, and with 16GB and 32GB storage options. It's now just past noon and we're seeing shipping dates creep out. Initial orders were showing a shipping date of 11/5, but now...

Kellen October 31, 2013 80

For the most part, today is a day of cheer and joy in the tech world. Whenever Google announces a new version of Android and a new Nexus phone, we can't help buy throw our own little party. But if you happen to own a Galaxy Nexus, and plan to hang on to it for...

Eric October 31, 2013 80

If you were lucky enough to get your Nexus 5 ordered today, your next question will probably be, "How do I keep this new Nexus safe?" There are now two different cases for the Nexus 5 in Google Play for you to choose from. The first is your standard Bumper...

What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 2

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 2

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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Samsung December Updates Continue Roll Out to All These Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 2

Samsung started sending December updates to a batch of devices earlier in the week, but they weren't quite done with 2025....

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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 12

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 18

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 6

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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Samsung Goes Instant $400 Off on Galaxy Z Fold 7

Kellen December 18, 2025 80

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 80

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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Google Pixelsnap Qi2 Charger Gets First Ever Discount

Kellen December 16, 2025 80

The Pixel 10 series features a handful of upgrades, but one of the most noteworthy is the introduction of Qi2 and magnets...

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DEAL: Pixel Watch 3 LTE With a 40% Drop in Price is Best Ever

Kellen December 16, 2025 80

The Pixel Watch 4 is a winner of a watch because Google brought a couple of fun upgrades for 2025. However, the Pixel Watch 3...

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Best Buy Kicks Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra to $699 ($500 Off)

Kellen December 16, 2025 80

The final days of Xmas shopping are upon us and you may be looking for a last minute deal to finish off a shopping list or to...

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Google Sends Out $200 Credit Towards Pixel 10 Pro, Bringing Price to New Low

Tim December 15, 2025 80

Google is sending out $200 in credit towards the purchase of a Pixel 10 Pro or Pixel 10 Pro XL to eligible members, which can...

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Verizon Offers $25/Mo for 4 Lines, Free Flagship Phones For Those Who Switch

Tim December 15, 2025 80

Those following carrier news in 2025, you may be aware of Verizon's struggles. Last month, the company's new CEO announced 13...

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We’re at the Point Where You Only Buy a Pixel 10 Pro if It’s $300 Off

Kellen December 8, 2025 80

Paying full price for Google's Pixel devices is certainly a thing you could do. If you are the type to buy something on the...

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Android 4.4 Being Pushed to AOSP Now, Nexus 5 Factory Image Later Today

More New Android 4.4 “Kit Kat” Features – The User Side of Things

Sprint is Offering the 16GB Nexus 5 Starting Nov. 8 for $149.99, T-Mobile “In the Coming Weeks”

Kit Kat Description Page Lists MMS Support for New Version of Hangouts (Updated)

Moto G a Cheaper Moto X – Features S4 Pro Processor, 4.7″ 720p Display, Free on Contract

Nexus 5 Shipping Estimates Already Slipping to November 8

Galaxy Nexus Will Not Receive Android 4.4 “Kit Kat”

Google Announces QuickCover and Bumper Case for Nexus 5, No Word on Availability