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Trello App Update Brings Support for Launcher Shortcuts and Android O’s Notification Channels

Tim August 18, 2017 3

Following the announcement of Android O's official launch date this morning (August 21), Trello has updated its app to support Android O and a few of its features. As noted in the app's changelog, users will now have access to Android O's Notification Channels...

Buy an LG G6 or V20 on an EIP at T-Mobile and Add a Line, Get One Free

Tim August 18, 2017 27

For a limited time at T-Mobile, if you purchase an LG G6 or V20 on an Equipment Installment Plan (EIP) and add a line to your plan, you'll receive a G6 or V20 for free via a rebate. This promo is an easy way to grab a new phone and save up to $500 when doing...

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Android O is Coming August 21, Minutes After the Solar Eclipse (Updated: Oreo?)

Kellen August 18, 2017 55

It's official: Android O will be released on (or at least named) on August 21, the same day as the big total solar eclipse! To get us hyped, Google has opened up a special landing page over at the Android site with a countdown to the unveiling, which will go...

If Only LG Put the Time Spent on Wallpaper Videos Into Their Android Skin…

Kellen August 18, 2017 39

LG's Android skin, currently known as UX 6.0+, is by no means my favorite. It's not that attractive to look at, it's bloated with stuff and things, and more than likely is the reason I keep finding myself setting most LG phones aside after polishing off a...

Opinion: 2017 is the Best Looking Lineup of Android Devices to Date

Tim August 17, 2017 81

It doesn't seem like long ago when Android devices had faux leather backs with plastic faux stitching, but thankfully, we've come a long way since then. A few years back, if you were looking for a truly attractive Android phone, you didn't have many options....

Thursday Poll: Do You Have a Home Phone?

Kellen August 17, 2017 96

A little over a year ago, we tried to find out how many of you still own a home phone and subscribe to home phone service. At the time, 35% of you still did! We asked because Google had just announced its new Fiber Phone, which seemed silly even if it was a...

Google Now Feed Loses Card-Swiping and Nerds are Losing Their Minds

Kellen August 17, 2017 78

Google has been making numerous adjustments to the Google App and its Feed (formerly Google Now) for most of 2017. We've seen things like new panels emerge with a separation of your interests and daily schedule, shortcuts to popular Google Search tools, and...

ASUS Announces Four Devices in the ZenFone 4 Family, No Word Yet on US Availability

Tim August 17, 2017 3

At a launch event in Taiwan, ASUS announced four devices in the ZenFone 4 family. To get it out of the way to spare you any confusion, there's the ZenFone 4, ZenFone 4 Pro, ZenFone 4 Selfie, and ZenFone 4 Selfie Pro. That's not confusing, right? The big dog of...

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

Kellen December 18, 2025 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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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Google’s Latest Ad Pokes at iPhone for Copying Its Features, iPhone 17 Rumors

Kellen May 6, 2025 3

The iPhone 17 won't arrive for months, likely after Google releases its Pixel 10 series. For the most part, all talk around...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 3

Some of you have been lucky enough to receive your Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro pre-orders a day early, thanks to Google's wildly...

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Pixel Watch 2 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 3

The Pixel Watch 2 has been on my wrist for a full week and my list of notes has only grown. I've tested sleep tracking, put...

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Video: Galaxy Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5 Unboxing!

Tim July 27, 2023 3

Samsung was gracious enough to send us its latest foldables devices, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. Naturally,...

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Google Pixel 7a Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen May 10, 2023 3

Because the Google Pixel 7a is available today for you to run out and buy at $499, you may not want to wait around for our...

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VIDEO: Galaxy S23 Ultra Unboxing!

Tim February 3, 2023 3

Unboxing time, baby! We have the Galaxy S23 Ultra in-house, a bit before they're set to make their way to buyers later this...

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Pixel 7 Pro: First 10 Things to Do!

Tim October 13, 2022 3

Fancy new Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro just show up at your doorstep? Perfect, then this video is for you. As is tradition, we've...

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Pixel Watch: First 10 Things To Do!

Kellen October 13, 2022 3

The day that most of you will receive your Google Pixel Watch from pre-orders is here. It's time for you to slap Google's...

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