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Android Distribution Updated for August 2016 – Marshmallow Now Over 15%

Tim August 3, 2016 12

Google updated the Android distribution numbers while we were headed home from NYC yesterday, and wouldn't you know it, Marshmallow continues to climb. Up from last month's 13.3%, Android 6.0 now sits at 15.2%, a huge increase of over 1%. That might not sound...

DEAL: Galaxy Note 7 Pre-Orders at Sam’s Club Also Include $150 Gift Card on Top of Freebies

Kellen August 3, 2016 60

Pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 opened up last night at all of the major carriers, but let's not forget that various retailers have the phone available now as well. As of this morning, Sam's Club seems to have the best deal, which includes not only...

Poll: Are You Buying the Galaxy Note 7?

Kellen August 2, 2016 182

Alright, alright, I know I just said that we were trying to wrap up our Galaxy Note 7 coverage for the day, but we can't do that without asking if any of you actually plan to buy one. Below, you will find a simple poll with "Yes," "No," or "Still on the fence,...

Specs Comparison: Galaxy Note 7 vs. Galaxy S7, Moto Z, G5, OnePlus 3, and HTC 10

Kellen August 2, 2016 94

The day is coming to a close and even though you are probably burned out on all of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 coverage, since it has fully dominated the past several hours, we wanted to toss out a specs comparison of Samsung's latest flagship to the other top...

Instagram Intros Stories Feature, Because Forget Snapchat

Tim August 2, 2016 20

Snapchat introduced Stories this morning. Oh, wait, I mean Instagram. Let's try this again. Instagram introduced Stories this morning, a feature that 100% copies Snapchat's Stories feature. With Instagram Stories, users can upload different clips and shots...

Galaxy Note 7 Availability and Pricing (Updated)

Kellen August 2, 2016 149

Ready to pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Note 7? Or maybe you just want to know how much this bad boy is going to cost? We've got some of that info for you below, which is a good thing since pre-orders do open tonight almost everywhere. In general, just know...

Galaxy Note 7 Buyers, the Galaxy Game Pack Gives $400 Worth of In-Game Goodies

Tim August 2, 2016 22

Exclusive to buyers of the Galaxy Note 7, Samsung is teaming up with Google to offer nearly $400 worth of in-app goodies for lovers of mobile games. Thanks to the Vulkan API, mobile gamers are getting treated to some excellent games, and with the Galaxy Game...

Hey, the Samsung Gear 360 is Finally Coming to the US August 19 for $350

Kellen August 2, 2016 16

Yep, it is. You'll find Samsung's Gear 360 camera at select retailers at a price of $349.99 on August 19. Samsung is only saying that online orders open that day, but Verizon also plans to carry it and expects to have some available as early as August 5 in...

Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 16

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 16

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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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 16

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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Pixel Watch 4 Updates Bring New Gestures, Smarter Smart Replies

Kellen December 9, 2025 16

The Pixel Watch 4 is seeing its own little Feature Drop this morning with a handful of new features. Google is adding a...

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Google Sends First Big Update to Android XR and Galaxy XR With PC Connect, More

Kellen December 8, 2025 16

Google finished hosting the latest in "The Android Show" today and the topic at hand was Android XR. We knew this show was...

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Samsung Launches One UI 8.5 Beta on Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen December 8, 2025 16

The signs suggesting that Samsung was about to release One UI 8.5 in some form were there, like this massive changelog and a...

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Samsung Pulls Out Galaxy S25 Ultra Deal I’ve Never Seen Before

Kellen December 7, 2025 16

Even with last weekend well behind us, there are still Cyber Week deals to be had through places like Samsung. They appear to...

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Google Added 9 Sweet New Features to Your Pixel in Big Update

Kellen December 2, 2025 16

Following the release of several beta builds over a number of months, Google released Android 16 QPR2 today in stable as the...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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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