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Android Distribution Updated for January 2017 – RIP, FROYO!

Kellen January 10, 2017 62

Oh man, we've got yuuuuuge breaking news on the Android distribution front. You ready for it? Seriously, are you ready for this? Well, if you read the title, you know it, but yes, Froyo is finally dead! Google updated the Android distribution numbers for...

Leaked Photos Detail Codenamed ‘Ocean Note’ from HTC

Tim January 10, 2017 66

Photos reportedly detailing HTC's Ocean Note smartphone are making the rounds, just two days ahead of the company's U event. The photos aren't the highest quality, but do paint a solid picture of what we should expect, and the codename has been confirmed in...

HTC Hyping Upcoming ‘U’ Event, Not Exactly Aimed at US Consumers

Tim January 10, 2017 7

For the past few weeks, the Android community has been patiently awaiting the start of HTC's upcoming U event. We are expecting to see at least one new phone, so why wouldn't we be excited? Well, times for the event have been posted, and wouldn't you know, HTC...

LG G6 Gets a 5.7-Inch QHD LCD Display With 18:9 Aspect Ratio

Kellen January 10, 2017 82

LG has already confirmed to the world that last year's G5 with its modules wasn't exactly a hit and that with the upcoming G6, they put their focus into making a phone that is great in the aesthetics department. Last night, LG Display gave us an idea as to...

DEAL: Samsung Fast Wireless Charging Stand is Just $24.99

Kellen January 9, 2017 44

Samsung's Fast Wireless Charging Stand is probably the best accessory it has released in recent years. I say that because it not only offers fast wireless charging to your supported phone, it also acts as a stand to give you that constant proper desk-level...

New Google Voice About to Launch? (Updated)

Kellen January 9, 2017 108

Oh boy, are we about to be treated to a new Google Voice? Maybe! A handful of Google Voice users (including me) are seeing a new banner at the top of our Voice accounts on the web that reads, "The new Google Voice is here." That note is followed up with a link...

Moto G5 Plus Appears to Have Just Leaked in Full

Kellen January 9, 2017 66

Motorola's Moto G line has been one of its most successful lines of phones ever, so it makes sense that the company would want to follow-up last year's Moto G4 and G4 Plus with a Moto G5 and G5 Plus. Thanks to a Romanian re-seller site, all of the details of...

NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV (2017) is My Favorite Announcement From CES 2017

Tim January 9, 2017 73

CES has always had many goodies announced for fans of technology in general, but given that I am mostly interested in the Android-focused announcements, the show hasn't been all that stellar for the past few years. While we do see a few phones announced here...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 73

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 73

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 73

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 73

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 73

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 73

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 73

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 73

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 62

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 62

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 62

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 62

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 62

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 62

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 62

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 62

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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