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Sprint HTC 10 and Galaxy S7 are Getting Their Nougat Updates

Kellen February 21, 2017 13

Android 7.0 "Nougat" arrived back in late August. I point that out because we have seen numerous devices over the past week receive an update to it. I also point that out because you should be shaking your head at these companies for finally getting around to...

Functional Galaxy S8 Pictured, On-Screen Buttons Are a Go

Tim February 21, 2017 112

While there has been little shortage in leaks and rumors surrounding the Galaxy S8 from Samsung, actual photos have been somewhat limited. That all changed yesterday, though, with an account on Twitter posting up four pictures of what appear to be the 2017...

LG G6 Videos Tease Water and Dust Resistance While Site Confirms Metal Body

Kellen February 21, 2017 51

The LG G6 will be made official in a couple of days, yet LG isn't showing any signs of easing up on the teasing. Over the past two days, the company has revealed even more information about the upcoming 2017 flagship, including a confirmation on its full metal...

Qualcomm Brings Its 4G LTE Smarts and Snapdragon to Android Things

Kellen February 21, 2017 4

Android Things, the connected device or Internet of Things (IoT) platform from Google, now has the support of Qualcomm and its work with 4G LTE, the chipmaker announced this morning. Specifically, Qualcomm is making their Snapdragon 210 chipset, with...

DEAL: Unlocked LG V20 64GB for $499 on B&H Photo ($300 Off)

Tim February 20, 2017 14

For a few more hours, buyers can pick up an unlocked LG V20 in 64GB for only $499 on B&H Photo, down from its usual price of $799. Part of the site's Deal Zone, it's a very limited time offer, and you may not see this low of a price again for quite some...

AT&T LG G5 Getting Nougat Update Today (Updated)

Kellen February 20, 2017 9

It might be late February, but we're finally starting to see Android Nougat updates rollout to last year's flagship phones. At the end of last week, the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge on T-Mobile and AT&T got the love. Today, AT&T's LG G5 is also in on the...

Here’s the First Trailer for Alto’s Odyssey, Summer Launch Set

Tim February 20, 2017 4

An actual trailer for Alto's Odyssey, from the folks behind Alto's Adventure, has gone up onto YouTube. The video provides us with our first, albeit short look at what is coming later this year. The trailer features a bit of tasty music, coupled with about 4...

AT&T Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge Receive Nougat Update

Tim February 20, 2017 65

Late last week, Friday to be exact (same day as T-Mobile), AT&T began rolling out the Nougat update to owners of the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge. From what we have seen, the update weighs in at roughly 1.5GB, putting it on the very large side of OTA...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 65

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 65

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 65

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 65

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 65

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 65

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 65

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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Pixel Watch 4 Updates Bring New Gestures, Smarter Smart Replies

Kellen December 9, 2025 65

The Pixel Watch 4 is seeing its own little Feature Drop this morning with a handful of new features. Google is adding a...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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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