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Samsung Seeds Invites to IFA Event, Teases New Gear Watches

Tim August 12, 2016 36

The time and place has been set for Samsung's next announcement, this time at IFA on September 1. Given the hands of a watch imagery used on the invite itself, we expect Samsung to show off its next generation of Gear smartwatches, and the timing seems about...

Friday App Sales: Dokuro, Backdrops Pro, Final Fantasy VI, and More

Tim August 12, 2016 12

This Friday brings us a whole new list of apps and games on sale via Google Play. To give you a preview, Square Enix's Final Fantasy VI can be grabbed for $11, the Pro version of Backdrops (my favorite wallpaper app) is on sale for $1, and you can grab Metro...

T-Mobile Seems to Have Axed the HTC 10 After Just Two Months

Kellen August 12, 2016 96

The HTC 10, a phone that is by all means one of the best Android phones of the year and HTC's best by a mile in about four, has been axed from T-Mobile's line-up after just two months. At least, that's what we are left to believe after the phone disappeared...

OnePlus Begins Rolling Out Hotfix Update for OnePlus 3, Incrementally

Tim August 12, 2016 41

OnePlus is rolling out a new hotfix update, labeled as OxygenOS 3.2.4, for the OnePlus 3. Specifically, this update is aimed at fixing an auto-reboot issue, brings improved call quality, and other "various fixes." Typically, I think of a hotfix as an update...

Galaxy Note 7 Will Get Android Nougat In 2-3 Months

Kellen August 12, 2016 123

When will the Galaxy Note 7 receive Android 7.0 Nougat? In 2-3 months, according to Samsung's Koh Dong-jin. The subtle announcement came during a short interview with Korea Times, as the company took a minute to continue to hype the launch of the new flagship...

AT&T Bringing Family Plans to Prepaid GoPhone Subscribers (Updated)

Tim August 11, 2016 66

Recently confirmed to FierceWireless, AT&T is bringing family plans to subscribers of the GoPhone prepaid service. Importantly, for those interested, it is noted that the family plans will be limited to the $45/3GB a month and $60/6GB a month tiers. This...

Auralux: Constellations, a Sequel, Launches August 25 on Android

Tim August 11, 2016 6

For fans of the original Auralux game, launching all the way back in July of 2012, the sequel is inbound! While the original launched with a Tegra-exclusive tag, it appears the sequel will not be device specific, allowing everyone to enjoy the real-time...

Logitech Pop are Smart Home Switches to Help Automate Your Smart Home

Kellen August 11, 2016 13

Logitech introduced a new smart home product today that might just solve one of the problems I seem to constantly complain about. Yeah, I know, this is all about me. But listen, if you get into overstuffing your home with "smart" stuff like I have, you'll soon...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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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