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Android Distribution Updated for April 2017: Nougat Closes in on 5%

Kellen April 6, 2017 43

Google updated the Android distribution numbers today for the month of April, showing a rise in Nougat to almost 5% of the pie (4.9% to be exact). That’s a decent sized jump after last month's increase to 2.8%. In the grand scheme of things, knowing that...

Android Wear 2.0 Update Hits LG G Watch R and Watch Urbane

Kellen April 6, 2017 26

Take a minute to cruise through the Android Wear subreddit and you'll find no shortage of posts from excited owners of the LG G Watch R and original Watch Urbane. Why are they so excited? Because the Android Wear 2.0 is arriving on their watches today. If you...

Video: LG G6 Review!

Kellen April 6, 2017 35

Just in case you happened to skip our written LG G6 review because you prefer the video format, we've got something for you today. Our LG G6 video review is here! In this video, we cover the same general thoughts as the written, but you will get my slightly...

#TBT: The Top 5 Android Phones of 2013 as Declared by Us

Tim April 6, 2017 69

Each year we enjoy ranking the top Android devices. There's nothing scientific about it, it's just us providing our opinion, and each person has their own thoughts as to what device is best. This is the beauty of Android. Anyway, 2013 was an awesome year, one...

Yes, You Can Remap the Galaxy S8’s Bixby Button to Google Assistant or Whatever Else You Want (Updated)

Tim April 6, 2017 84

Future Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ owners, fear not, remapping the dedicated Bixby button to whatever you want is doable! In fact, it's so easy to do that all you need is a single app from Google Play - no unlocking, rooting, or hacking required. Ah, Android, it'...

Latest Pebble Update Removes Dependency on Cloud Services

Tim April 6, 2017 19

When Fitbit announced it was acquiring Pebble, many Pebble owners likely had questions about what would happen to the hardware on their wrists. Once Pebble's servers go dark at the end of this year, will the watches just stop working? Well, an update from...

Comcast Jumps Into Wireless Service With Xfinity Mobile Using Verizon’s Network

Kellen April 6, 2017 40

This morning, Comcast announced its plan to enter the wireless arena with Xfinity Mobile. Yep, believe it or not, Comcast is now a wireless carrier, though they fall in the MVNO crowd rather than in direct competition with Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and the...

Sprint Adjusts Unlimited Freedom Plan Again, $120 for 4 Lines for the Next Year

Kellen April 6, 2017 42

Not that you can keep up, but Sprint changed its unlimited plan offerings once again. They do this every month or so by tweaking the pricing slightly and extending out the promotional period before your bill skyrockets. It's odd, but it's also very Sprint....

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 43

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 43

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 43

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 43

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 43

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 43

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 43

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 43

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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