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Google’s ‘Android Things’ Makes Building Connected Devices Much Easier

Tim December 13, 2016 5

I believe it was two years ago, the main theme around CES and the showroom floor was IoT (Internet of Things). While every company discussed IoT and the endless possibilities, it seems that the industry has taken a large sized chill pill on the buzzacronym....

Nova Launcher is 5 Years Old, Big 5.0 Update Released to Celebrate

Tim December 13, 2016 73

Wow, Nova Launcher is 5 years old. What a trip. To celebrate such a joyous occasion, the team behind one of the better 3rd-party launcher apps available for Android launched a new update, labeled as Version 5.0. How fitting! Inside this update, users will find...

Facebook’s Events App Comes to Android

Kellen December 13, 2016 4

Back in October, Facebook announced that it was making a dedicated Events app, only Android users were going to have to wait a bit for it. Today, it arrives just in time for your holiday plans to take shape on Facebook. The app not only helps you keep track of...

Facer 3.0 Includes Support for More Watches, New ‘Color Matcher’ Feature

Tim December 13, 2016 15

Facer, the ultimate watch face app for Android Wear, received a massive update this week on Google Play. Updated to version 3.0, the app now has support for Tizen devices, meaning Gear S2 and Gear S3 owners can get in on the action, plus a ton more features...

Synaptics Unveils FS9100 Optical Fingerprint Sensor, May or May Not be Seen in Galaxy S8

Tim December 13, 2016 43

Synaptics announced the Natural ID FS9100 optical fingerprint sensor this morning, and given how much the internet and its citizens love a good hypetrain, it is reported that we may see this technology used in the upcoming Galaxy S8. While neither Samsung or...

Android Wear 2.0 Developer Preview 4 Drops With Authentication, In-App Billing, More

Kellen December 13, 2016 21

With Android Wear 2.0 delayed until next year, Google is continuing to push updates to the developer preview program for it. Today, Developer Preview 4 is out with a number of new goodies, like authentication for apps, in-app billing from the watch, and more....

Google Store Opens Up Pixel and Pixel XL Orders Again, But With Some Delayed Shipping Times

Kellen December 13, 2016 82

I wish I was writing to tell you that Google was offering a $50 or $100 discount to its Pixel phones, but instead I'm just here to tell you that you can order them again. I know, that's not exactly ground-breaking news, but Google Store orders of the Pixel XL ...

Google Acquires Cronologics to Make Android Wear Better

Tim December 13, 2016 12

Announced this week, Google has acquired Cronologics, a smartwatch platform startup, for an undisclosed amount. Detailed by Cronologics, the team will be joining Google's Android Wear department, possibly working to bring more voice-controlled actions to Wear....

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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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