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Google Wants to ‘Keep it Real’ With Reviews on Google Play

Tim November 29, 2016 24

This week, the Android Developers team announced improvements to the methods used in identifying and removing fake reviews on Google Play. Considering the huge amount of apps available on Google Play, it's important that reviews are trustworthy, and that's...

T-Mobile’s LG G5 Appears to be Getting Its Nougat Update This Week

Kellen November 29, 2016 17

T-Mobile LG G5 owners over at reddit began reporting yesterday that they were able to pull an update to Android Nougat. T-Mobile hasn't said anything official, as far as I can tell, plus their software support page for the G5 hasn't been updated in almost a...

Facebook Messenger Just Became a Complete Mobile Gaming Platform

Tim November 29, 2016 17

In an attempt to overload its messaging service with even more features, Facebook has turned Messenger into a complete cross-platform gaming service. Launching for both Android and iOS, users can begin playing games with friends, and we aren't talking Tic-Tac-...

This Wallpaper Pack is Hot: Frame

Kellen November 29, 2016 24

Google's Wallpapers app is pretty great and all, but there are still other options out there that will get you the home screen of your dreams. Frame is an app I would recommend for really clean and high-res, beautiful imagery. The app pulls a curated list of...

LeEco TVs and Phones at US Retailers on December 1, DIRECTV NOW Trial Included

Tim November 29, 2016 8

Beginning December 1, folks can walk into a Best Buy and Target, or shop online at Amazon for LeEco televisions and smartphones. Not only will you find LeEco's disruptively-priced tech goodies for sale, but all of them are coming with a free trial to AT&T'...

Report: Amazon Working on Another Echo With a Touch Screen

Kellen November 29, 2016 22

Has the Amazon Echo been a runaway hit? That's tough to say, depending on your definition of a hit, but I think it certainly shows that Amazon had some vision when it introduced the home assistant speaker two years ago. Amazon knew that the "smart home" was on...

DEAL: ASUS OnHub Router Drops to $89.99 at Amazon ($110 Off)

Kellen November 28, 2016 46

This may be last minute, but I think we've found the Cyber Monday deal of the day over at Amazon. The ASUS OnHub, Google's Nexus-like take on a WiFi router that likely helped birth the idea behind Google WiFi, can be yours for just $89.99. That's $110 off....

Download: Google’s ‘Featured Photos’ Screen Saver App for Mac

Tim November 28, 2016 16

If you rock a Mac computer, you are in luck. Today, Google launched a new screen saver application, utilizing its vast library of stunning photography. The photos you will see are the same that grace your TV when using a Chromecast or Android TV device, so the...

Samsung Quickly Slaps $500 Off Galaxy S26

Kellen February 25, 2026 16

The best Galaxy S26 deal is a quick $500 off from Samsung, thanks to a wide range of trade-in devices worth that much. Buying...

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Galaxy S26 Series Made Official, Starts at $899

Tim February 25, 2026 16

Samsung's Galaxy S26 lineup is now official, and for those who have been following Galaxy news for the past few months, the...

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The Nothing Phone 4a Comes in Pink

Kellen February 25, 2026 16

Earlier in the week, Nothing showed off its upcoming Nothing Phone 4a in a pretty typical mostly-white colorway. The phone...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Crazy New Privacy Display Feature

Kellen February 23, 2026 16

We showed you earlier that someone was able to buy a Galaxy S26 Ultra super early by paying an enormous sum of money in Dubai...

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Here’s the Nothing Phone 4a

Kellen February 23, 2026 16

Nothing is preparing to fully reveal the Nothing Phone 4a on March 5, so the teasing of this next device is reaching new...

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Pixel 10a Official at $499 and the Upgrades are Tough to Find

Kellen February 18, 2026 16

Google fully unveiled the Pixel 10a today and there aren't many surprises following weeks of information trickling into our...

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Google Brings AirDrop Support to Pixel 9

Kellen February 17, 2026 16

Google has moved forward with its promise to bring AirDrop support to more phones. Today, the Search giant announced that the...

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Google’s Pixel is Getting a Now Playing App

Kellen February 16, 2026 16

Wouldn't it be cool if the Now Playing service on your Pixel phone had its own app that could get new features more regularly...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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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