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Verizon Moto Z Play, Z2 Play Updated With August Security Patch

Tim September 7, 2017 19

Verizon is rolling out the August security patch to owners of the Moto Z Play and Moto Z2 Play. Aside from the bump in security, there doesn't seem to be anything else inside of these updates. The updates are labeled as NDNS26.118-23-1 for the Z Play and ...

Reported Update for HTC Edge Sense Brings New Functionality to U11 Owners

Tim September 7, 2017 10

According to multiple reports that cite word from HTC, an update for the Edge Sense application will roll out this week (tonight at midnight, specifically) for U11 owners. As detailed, once the update rolls out, users will be able to utilize Edge Sense inside...

Facer 4.0 Introduced With Watchmaker Series and Verified Accounts

Tim September 7, 2017 12

Facer, the go-to platform for creating and downloading custom watch faces for Android Wear and Tizen devices, received a massive update this morning. Labeled as Facer 4.0, the update brings not only new features, but a new look and a whole lot of exciting new...

Ookla Issues Latest Speedtest Report, Crowns T-Mobile Fastest Network

Kellen September 7, 2017 54

After announcing free Netflix for T-Mobile ONE customers yesterday, T-Mobile has additional news to celebrate this morning. Ookla, the makers of the Speedtest.net app you probably use to check internet speeds on your phone and computer, through their latest...

Nova Launcher Updated With New App Search Animation, Android Oreo Improvements

Tim September 7, 2017 18

An update is rolling out to the stable version of Nova Launcher, available to all users through Google Play. If you're currently using the beta (sign-ups here), these changes may look familiar. According to the changelog, version 5.4.1 comes with a new app...

Report: HTC in Final Negotiations to Sell Smartphone Business to…Google

Kellen September 7, 2017 150

We've got a doozy of a story to kickstart your Thursday morning and as the title above suggests, involves two major players in this Android industry. According to DigiTimes, citing a report out of China's Commercial Times, HTC has "entered the final stage of...

Huawei Overtakes Apple as Second Largest Smartphone Brand, Both Still Lag Behind Samsung

Tim September 6, 2017 16

According to consulting firm Counterpoint Research, Huawei has surpassed Apple for the first time in global sales, making them the #2 smartphone brand in the world, for the time being. While Huawei is not the most popular brand here in the US, the China-based...

Latest on the Google Pixel 2 Reveals Upgrades in the Right Places

Kellen September 6, 2017 134

We could be just under a month away from Google unveiling the Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2, and that means more leaks, more rumors, and a clearer picture of details coming into focus. While there is now conflicting reports over each phone's processor, the rest of...

Buzzkill: Galaxy S26 Ultra Won’t Have Built-in Magnets

Tim February 5, 2026 134

Leading up to today, the general consensus was that the entire Galaxy S26 lineup would feature built-in magnets, bringing the...

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Google Shows Off Pixel 10a Because It’s Done With Leaks

Kellen February 4, 2026 134

The Pixel 10a will launch February 18, and that's official news from Google. As the leaks continue to pile up, Google has...

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2026 February Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen February 3, 2026 134

Google Pixel February 2026 update now available for download on the Pixel 7a up through the Pixel 10 series. The February...

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Where’s the February Pixel Update?

Kellen February 2, 2026 134

Pixel updates are no longer released on the first Monday of the month, as Google has shifted to a schedule that gives it more...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Specs

Kellen January 30, 2026 134

The Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks with a set of specs, including the camera, battery size, processor, and dimensions. Samsung still...

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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 29, 2026 134

Both T-Mobile and AT&T have seen several years in a row of steady customer growth, likely because of improvements to...

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Chrome Gets 5 Wild New Gemini AI Features

Kellen January 28, 2026 134

Google has essentially launched its new vision for Chrome today with an announcement for several new Gemini-powered features...

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Galaxy Z TriFold US Sales Open January 30, Priced at $2,899

Tim January 27, 2026 134

Samsung has confirmed Galaxy Z TriFold availability for the US. The trifold will go on sale starting January 30, priced at $2...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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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