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Here is the Galaxy S8’s Home Screen Setup With Launcher and Icons

Kellen March 13, 2017 197

I don't know about you guys, but I can only take so many more blurry cam shots of the front of the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. While I'm all for a good leak or three, what I really want to see is the software or something unique about these new phones...

Levi’s Denim Jacket With Jacquard Tech Available This Fall, Priced at $350

Tim March 13, 2017 17

Last Google I/O, the Google ATAP team announced a partnership with Levi's to bring Project Jacquard technology to a denim jacket. This past weekend at SXSW, it was announced that Levi's Commuter denim jacket with the Jacquard tech will be available this fall,...

HTC Sense Companion App Now Available

Kellen March 13, 2017 4

When HTC first introduced the U Ultra, then talked a lot about the phone's AI smarts. The U Ultra was supposed to include an assistant of sorts, called HTC Sense Companion, that could help you throughout a day and potentially learn from you the more you use...

Contest: Enter the DL Bracket Challenge 2017, Win an NVIDIA SHIELD TV Pro and $100!

Kellen March 13, 2017 14

Now that the brackets have been set and the NCAA men's basketball tournament for 2017 is ready to kick off, we're back with another DL Bracket Challenge! This is our 8th year doing the challenge, if you can believe that. We're officially an old tech site, I...

Another Day, Another Look at the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+

Tim March 13, 2017 65

It's beginning to seem that each time we come back from a weekend, another Galaxy S8 leak has taken place. If this trend continues up to March 29, there may be nothing left for Samsung to unveil. Anyway, in the latest photo posted to Weibo, we see the Galaxy...

New TAG Heuer Connected Watch Will be Announced Tomorrow

Kellen March 13, 2017 3

The new TAG Heuer Connected Android Wear watch(es) will be unveiled tomorrow through a livestream on YouTube. The company announced its plans on Twitter under the hashtag #connectedtoeternity and without any other mention of what to expect. Thankfully, TAG...

Google Carrier Services Update Showed Up Today – What is It?

Kellen March 13, 2017 67

Let me guess, you got an update to Carrier Services on your Android phone today? You are not alone! Our Twitter feed and inbox are pretty filled up with a whole bunch of confused people. What is Carrier Services? Is this a CIA spy tool? What's with the 2009...

Google’s #myAndroid “Taste Test” Will Help You Find a Launcher, Icon Pack, Wallpaper, More

Kellen March 13, 2017 18

Over the weekend at SXSW, Google released a new customization survey called #myAndroid that attempts to help get you the ultimate custom home screen setup. Instead of spending hours sifting through Google Play pages for icon packs, launchers, and wallpapers,...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 197

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 197

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 197

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 197

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 197

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 197

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 197

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 197

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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