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Android Distribution Updated for December 2016 – Nougat Hits 0.4%!

Tim December 5, 2016 30

The Android Distribution chart has been updated for December, detailing the huge jump in usage that Nougat has seen in the past month. Just so we're all clear, that was a joke. According to the chart, Nougat is sitting at 0.4%, up from its initial launch on...

Update for Gear S2 Brings S3 Features, Handwriting Mode, Advanced Tracking

Tim December 5, 2016 17

An update is rolling out to Gear S2 smartwatches, with Samsung looking to pack in a ton of useful features. The update includes features from the Gear S3, more activity tracking, a Handwriting Mode, and much more. Features that are coming from the Gear S3 to...

LeEco Le Pro3 Review

Tim December 5, 2016 43

LeEco is now a thing in the US smartphone and television set market, so you should start getting used to seeing its name around. To get a sense of what LeEco is offering US consumers, we took its flagship phone, the Le Pro3 (and a Super4 X55 TV), out for a...

Android 7.1.1 Update Factory Images Goes Live For Pixel and Nexus! (Updated)

Kellen December 5, 2016 113

Google just unwrapped Android 7.1.1 factory image files for Pixel and Nexus devices. That's right on schedule with Verizon's news this morning and matches up to Google's previously monthly releases. Not only is this Android 7.1.1, but it should be the December...

DROID Turbo Gets in on That Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Action With September’s Security Patch (Updated)

Kellen December 5, 2016 68

The original DROID Turbo - yep, that one! - started receiving its update to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow over the weekend. Again, this is the original Turbo, which is a solid 2 years old at this point, still receiving updates, even if they do seem months behind. ...

Verizon Says Pixel Updates Arrive Today as Build NMF26O (Updated)

Kellen December 5, 2016 46

Last week, word out of Vodafone suggested that the Android 7.1.1 update would go live on December 5. Well, today is December 5 and Verizon also says to expect an update today, at least on Pixel phones. According to recently updated support pages from Verizon'...

Amazon Created a Mini Grocery Store of the Future Without Checkout Lines or Cashiers

Kellen December 5, 2016 43

In early 2017, Amazon will open its first Amazon Go store that is likely the future of grocery shopping (or shopping in general), assuming they want this to be. Think of a shopping experience where there are no cashiers or lines or self-checkouts and all you...

Google Store Re-Stocked the Pixel in Really Blue

Kellen December 4, 2016 48

Did you miss out on the original batch of Google's Pixel in limited edition Really Blue sold through the Google Store? I have good news! It's back in stock. Of course, as was the case from day 1, the Really Blue model only comes with 32GB storage, so keep that...

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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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