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Huge Action Launcher Update Includes Google Now Integration, Notification Dot Support, More

Tim July 28, 2017 20

Following last month's relaunch, another big time update for Action Launcher has just been published. Inside, users will find full Google Now integration (swipe to the right), full notification dot support, Android O-like long-pressing for individual app...

Report: Samsung in Talks to Bring Samsung Pay to the Competition

Tim July 28, 2017 44

According to a recent report, Samsung has been hosting internal talks with other OEMs to bring its Samsung Pay service to devices other than its own. Currently, the only way to access Samsung Pay is by owning a Samsung phone, but if a deal is ever struck, that...

DEAL: US Unlocked Galaxy S8, S8+ Listed at $150 Off on Amazon

Tim July 28, 2017 10

For a limited time, anyone looking to grab a US unlocked Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+, which just so happened to get updated this week, can do so for $150 over on Amazon. At $150 off, the Galaxy S8 price drops to $575 and the S8+ price drops to $675. While it's...

Noodlecake Flash Sale Has realMyst, Riven, and Wayward Souls Down to Just $1

Tim July 28, 2017 5

Noodlecake is hosting a flash sale on a few of its titles on Google Play. For a limited time, you can grab realMyst, Riven, or even Last Horizon for $1 a pop. Considering realMyst is typically $7 and Riven is $4, this is a sweet deal. Here's the full list of...

US Unlocked Galaxy S8, S8+ Get July Security Update

Tim July 28, 2017 16

The US unlocked Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are receiving updates this morning, bringing them up to the July security patch. The builds are listed as G950U1UEU1AQG2 for the S8 and G955U1UEU1AQG2 for the S8+. In addition to the bump in security patch level,...

Galaxy S8 Active Specs Detailed in Leaked Slides

Tim July 28, 2017 36

The above header image of the Galaxy S8 Active made its way online earlier this week, and now, we also have a reported full set of specs and features to share alongside the image. According to a post on Weibo, which lays out the entire list of features and...

Google Wants You to be a Google+ Beta Tester

Tim July 27, 2017 34

Google+ is scouting potential beta testers, not just for the Android app, but for the platform itself. If you become a beta tester, Google says you'll be testing out new features, chatting with the G+ product team, and providing many details about how you use...

Essential’s Head of UX Heads to Google

Tim July 27, 2017 20

Essential's head of UX, Liron Damir, is headed to Google to fill the same role on the Google Home team. Before Essential, Damir led the webOS design team at HP and then Pebble. In a post published to Damir's LinkedIn profile, he states he is, "super excited...

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

Kellen December 18, 2025 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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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