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Google Wants You and Your Kids to Explore the Himalayas With Verne, a 500ft Yeti

Kellen August 3, 2016 2

Google's newest app on Android is a kids game that uses the power of Google Maps' 3D imagery to let you explore the Himalayas. It's called Verne: The Himalayas, and it lets you play as a 500 foot tall yeti named Verne whose playground is the Himalayas. Get it?...

Opinion: High Price of the Galaxy Note 7 Shouldn’t Piss You Off

Tim August 3, 2016 341

I can't tell you how many times I have read in the comments section of this site that the Galaxy Note 7 is priced too high. Is it? Let's dissect and discuss. The Galaxy Note 7 at full retail averages across the major US carriers at about $850. Some carriers...

Whoa, the JBL Reflect Aware C Earbuds are Finally on Sale for $199

Tim August 3, 2016 32

The JBL Reflect Aware C earbuds, the ones that have been listed on HTC's website since the launch of the HTC 10, are finally available for purchase. Available in both White and Black, the price is set at $199, made specifically for devices that feature a USB...

Supposed Nexus Launcher Leaked This Week, You can Download It Today

Kellen August 3, 2016 178

Over the past couple of days, leaks of a "Nexus Launcher" have made various appearances, first as just a visual representation and then as an actual .apk file almost anyone could load. We promise we haven't been ignoring it, we've just been doing things like...

BlackBerry Launches Hub+ Suite of Apps for Android 6.0+ Devices

Tim August 3, 2016 9

BlackBerry announced the Hub+ suite of applications this morning, not limited to just BlackBerry devices. In fact, any Android device running Android 6.0+ can use these apps free of charge and ad-free, at least for a limited time. Inside this suite is the Hub...

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,...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 182

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 182

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 182

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 182

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 182

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 182

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 182

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 182

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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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