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Google Earth Heads to VR and It’s Awesome

Kellen November 16, 2016 13

This isn't necessarily Android-related at the moment, but Google just released Google Earth VR on HTC Vive, and man, it's pretty awesome. Earth feels like a service that was built years ago in preparation for the arrival of virtual reality, so with a machine...

Video: ZTE Axon 7 Mini Unboxing and Tour

Tim November 16, 2016 13

Right in time for the holiday shopping season, the Axon 7 Mini from ZTE is no longer available for pre-order, but ready for you to purchase through Amazon, Best Buy, and other outlets. Priced at just $299, the Axon 7 Mini is quite a device, although, I wouldn'...

Amazon Black Friday Deals Already in Full Swing, New Deals Every 5 Minutes

Kellen November 16, 2016 13

Black Friday isn't until next week, but because the world is always on the hunt for holiday deals, Amazon has kicked off their seasonal sales today. Deal hunters will find new discounts every 5 minutes or so through Amazon's Black Friday portal. Deals will...

T-Mobile Announces Magenta Friday, Includes Free Galaxy S7 With Trade-In of Galaxy S6 or Note 5

Tim November 16, 2016 13

In a very Uncarrier move, T-Mobile introduces Magenta Friday, its own take on America's Black Friday shopping holiday. Taking place over the course of this weekend and next weekend, Magenta Friday can land T-Mobile customers quite a few deals, which we shall...

Allo Update Brings Sticker and Emoji Suggestions, Themes, Fantastic Beasts Fun

Kellen November 16, 2016 13

Google is spicing up conversations in Allo today through a new update. We're talking about the perfect emoji or sticker, joining the Fantastic Beasts hype, and customizing your chats with themes. Now, in Allo, as you type out sentences or have conversations...

120K BLU Phones Affected by Security Breach, Texts and Call Logs Harvested

Tim November 15, 2016 13

BLU, a massive seller of unlocked smartphones based here in the US (Florida, to be exact), announced this morning that it encountered a large security threat for a number of its users. In total, the company claims that the threat associated with a "Wireless...

Google Translate Becomes a Neural Machine Translation Boss, Which is Good

Kellen November 15, 2016 13

Google announced a big update to its Translate service today that involves Neural Machine Translation. That sounds like some future AI, machine learning science, secretive robotic madness, and it may very well be, but it also means Google Translate is going to...

Facebook Messenger Now Works With Android Auto

Tim November 15, 2016 13

In a new update for Facebook Messenger, the messaging service now works for users of Android Auto, bringing all of your conversations straight to your car's dashboard. With the update, once connected to your car or using Android Auto's new standalone mode,...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 3

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 6

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 2

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 4

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 2

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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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 18

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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This Galaxy Watch Ultra Kicked to 50% Off

Kellen December 19, 2025 13

The Galaxy Watch Ultra is not an inexpensive watch on most days. $650 for a smartwatch will never be an easy amount to...

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Samsung Goes Instant $400 Off on Galaxy Z Fold 7

Kellen December 18, 2025 13

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 is $1,000 off if you have a trade-in or an instant $400 off without one. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 deals...

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YouTube Premium Kicking 40% Off Pixel 10 for Subscribers

Kellen December 17, 2025 13

Google is pulling out all of the promos from several services to try and get you to buy one of their new Pixel 10 series...

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Google Pixelsnap Qi2 Charger Gets First Ever Discount

Kellen December 16, 2025 13

The Pixel 10 series features a handful of upgrades, but one of the most noteworthy is the introduction of Qi2 and magnets...

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DEAL: Pixel Watch 3 LTE With a 40% Drop in Price is Best Ever

Kellen December 16, 2025 13

The Pixel Watch 4 is a winner of a watch because Google brought a couple of fun upgrades for 2025. However, the Pixel Watch 3...

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Best Buy Kicks Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra to $699 ($500 Off)

Kellen December 16, 2025 13

The final days of Xmas shopping are upon us and you may be looking for a last minute deal to finish off a shopping list or to...

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Google Sends Out $200 Credit Towards Pixel 10 Pro, Bringing Price to New Low

Tim December 15, 2025 13

Google is sending out $200 in credit towards the purchase of a Pixel 10 Pro or Pixel 10 Pro XL to eligible members, which can...

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Verizon Offers $25/Mo for 4 Lines, Free Flagship Phones For Those Who Switch

Tim December 15, 2025 13

Those following carrier news in 2025, you may be aware of Verizon's struggles. Last month, the company's new CEO announced 13...

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