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Google Voice Gets Major Updates on All Platforms Today (Updated: APK Download)

Kellen January 23, 2017 135

Big time updates (first big ones in five years) for Google Voice are arriving as early as today on all platforms, Google just announced. We first learned of incoming updates a couple of weeks back, thanks to a teaser notification in the Google Voice web portal...

OMG: Star Wars: Episode VIII is Called ‘The Last Jedi’

Tim January 23, 2017 60

I was going to say this is not Android related, but if you think about it, this news most certainly is. Announced via the official Star Wars website, Episode VIII will be called "The Last Jedi," still set to hit theaters December 15, 2017. We won't go ahead...

Sprint Acquires 33 Percent of Tidal, Doesn’t Offer Free Access to Customers

Tim January 23, 2017 14

Announced this morning, Sprint has acquired 33 percent of Tidal, and with that move, will grant Sprint customers who subscribe to Tidal "unlimited access" to exclusive artist content from the service. According to Sprint, "Tidal and its artists will make...

We’re Getting a Galaxy Note 8, Folks.

Kellen January 23, 2017 86

Samsung is prepared to "bring back a better, safe and very innovative Note 8," the company told a group of reporters at the end of last week. The message was shared as Samsung prepared to announce the findings of months of investigations into why the Galaxy...

Samsung Won’t Unveil the Galaxy S8 at MWC

Kellen January 23, 2017 19

For years, Mobile World Congress (MWC), the mobile-focused tech show that takes place at the end of each February in Barcelona, has been the king of smartphone unveilings. We've seen companies like HTC, LG, and Sony use it as a launching platform for upcoming...

Samsung Announces Root Cause of Galaxy Note 7 Battery Issue and Recall (Updated)

Kellen January 22, 2017 52

Samsung is currently announcing why they recalled the Galaxy Note 7, live on YouTube. You can watch the happenings here. In the mean time, we are pouring over all of the material they just released with regard to the investigations and will be updating this...

Don’t Miss These Android Stories: January 20, 2017

Tim January 20, 2017 7

If you've been too busy following all of the political stuff happening here in the US, it's quite possible you missed a few awesome Android stories. But hey, that's why we have weekly recaps! This week, we learned that it is likely to be LG teaming up with...

Report: LG G6 May Include Google Assistant

Tim January 20, 2017 48

According to Business Korea, LG is working with Google to include Google Assistant with the launch of the G6. If this move does take place, LG could be the first OEM to include Assistant on its devices, outside of the existing Pixel and Pixel XL from Google....

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 48

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 48

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 48

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 48

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 48

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 48

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 48

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 48

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 135

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 135

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 135

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 135

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 135

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 135

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 135

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 135

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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