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Don’t Miss These Android Stories: December 2, 2016

Tim December 2, 2016 4

Wow, it's already December. This year has absolutely flown by. In just a couple weeks, we're off to CES in Las Vegas and all of that excitement, then it's MWC, so on and so forth. Crazy. This week, we posted up our official Google Home review (complete with...

DEALS: Refurbished Gear S2 Smartwatch for $109, LG 360 CAM for $99

Tim December 2, 2016 6

If you didn't come away from Black Friday or Cyber Monday with loads of goodies, no worries, this is the internet - there are always deals on stuff. The latest deal we've spotted is on the CAM 360 from LG for just $99 (down from $199 list price), and a...

Google’s Santa Village Now Open for Business

Tim December 2, 2016 12

Every year, Google enjoys deploying its Santa Tracker application for everyone to watch on Christmas Eve, but this year, Santa's Village is back, now open for users on Android, iOS, desktop, and Android TV. In Santa's Village, kids can find plenty of...

Android Auto Supports “OK Google” Hotword, Finally

Tim December 2, 2016 25

Should you update the Android Auto app from Google Play, you will notice a new feature, one you might have expected to be available a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away. I'm speaking, of course, about the "OK Google" hotword command. With the new update...

Airdroid Found to Have “Multiple” Security Vulnerabilities, Fix is Supposedly on the Way

Kellen December 2, 2016 11

Airdroid, the popular wireless phone-to-PC connection tool, might have some semi-serious security vulnerabilities at the moment that are worth you looking into if you use the service. Keep in mind, though, that a fix to correct them is said to be in the works,...

Cyanogen CEO Says Team is Consolidating to California, Steve Kondik is Out

Kellen December 1, 2016 46

Cyanogen Inc will now move forward without Cyanogen, according to a blog posted to the company's site yesterday afternoon. That's right, Steve Kondik is out at his own company and will now "forge his path as he sees fit." The move comes alongside news that...

Or Maybe Motorola Will Bring a “5G” Mod to the Moto Z…or an E-Ink Display…

Kellen December 1, 2016 46

Good news, Moto Z owners - Motorola may have some ideas in mind for future Moto Mods. Speaking at a press event today in Chicago, Motorola's senior direct of product management, John Touvannas, tossed out some ideas that his company may be considering. ...

Google Home Review

Kellen December 1, 2016 95

After spending the past few weeks with Google Home running my home, the time has come for our full Google Home review. Since this is one of those newish product categories, it wasn't going to be fair to do this in less than 24 hours or even a week, because...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 95

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 95

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 95

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 95

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 95

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 95

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 95

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 95

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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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