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Official Amazon Instant Video App Hits 2012 LG TVs Equipped With Google TV

Tim December 26, 2012 11

If you're the owner of a brand new LG television equipped with Google TV, you're in luck! Amazon has released an official Amazon Instant Video app for 2012 LG models only, kind of leaving the rest of us out in the cold. The app brings a fantastic user ...

Tim December 26, 2012 11

One of Google's product managers today posted up a note for Gmail users, announcing that domestic telephone calls will remain free through 2013. Neither Kellex or myself use this feature of Gmail, but it's good to know that it's still free. Maybe I'll start...

Kellen December 26, 2012 11

The Nexus 7 dock continues to avoid us, months after the device became available to the public and another couple of months since its accessory lineup leaked. We think we're getting close, though. We have already seen one lucky soul grab one in Japan and...

Tim December 26, 2012 11

Folks who spend time on forums throughout the web already know about Tapatalk. It's the go-to app to get your fill of the message boards through your mobile device, but until now, the app wasn't very hot on Android tablets. Consider that officially changed...

Tim December 26, 2012 11

So, you got a fancy new Android phone for the holidays! Congratulations! Now that you're all set up, the only thing left to do is find the best apps and start having some fun. Google Play offers thousands of different applications and games to choose from, so...

Kellen December 26, 2012 11

Remember Lockitron, the wireless-enabled door lock that you could control on your smartphone from anywhere in the world? Meet it's new pal, DoorBot. DoorBot is a wireless and battery powered front door camera/doorbell that pairs wonderfully with Lockitron to...

Kellen December 26, 2012 11

Over the long weekend, Motorola began to push a Jelly Bean update to the original DROID RAZR and RAZR MAXX as build 98.72.8. We're assuming this was a mistake, as the update was killed a couple of hours after it went live, even though a number of users were...

Kellen December 26, 2012 11

If you are the ROM developer type and you own a Galaxy S3 on Verizon, you'll be pleased to learn that Samsung has made the source code available for it. And that's about all there is to say about that. Developers, do work. ROM flashers, wait patiently. Via: ...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 1

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 5

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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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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There’s a Way to Get $700 Off a Pixel 10 Pro XL

Kellen December 22, 2025 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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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Official Amazon Instant Video App Hits 2012 LG TVs Equipped With Google TV

Google: Gmail Telephone Calls to Remain Free Through 2013

Different Retailer Expecting Nexus 7 Docks on January 6

Tapatalk HD Beta Released to Google Play, Forum Fans With Tablets Rejoice

Top 10 Apps For Your New Android Device

DoorBot Pairs With Smartphones to Let You Answer Your Front Door From Anywhere With Video

Video: Quick Look at Jelly Bean on the Original DROID RAZR

Samsung Makes Source Code Available for the Verizon Galaxy S3