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Galaxy Note 7 to Launch August 19, Pre-Orders Start as Early as August 3

Kellen July 29, 2016 131

On Tuesday, Samsung is going to officially unveil the Galaxy Note 7, that much is certain. We'll be on hand in New York City that morning as they show the phone off on stage. For weeks, though, rumors surrounding the phone's availability have been all over the...

Friday Poll: Who is Your Current Wireless Carrier?

Tim July 29, 2016 245

It's been a year since the last time we asked which carrier you are using for your mobile phone needs, so it's time to update our numbers. Last year, the majority of voters were rocking Verizon, with Big Red capturing nearly 60% of the vote. Following Verizon...

Swiftkey is Having Odd Prediction Issues, Turns Off Syncing Temporarily

Kellen July 29, 2016 22

Users of Swiftkey noticed some odd behavior from the popular keyboard this week, behavior that resulted in "unfamiliar" terms, and in some cases email addresses, showing as predictions. In a short blog post released this morning, Swiftkey acknowledged the...

Friday App Sales: Last Horizon, Minecraft: Story Mode, Star Walk, and More

Tim July 29, 2016 5

The weekend has arrived and we already know you got nothing going on. Even if you do, I'm sure you can find a bit of time to play a few games or mess with a few new apps. Over on Google Play, you can grab a ton of apps and games on sale, including Final...

DEAL: Grab a Refurbished Moto 360 (2nd Gen) Starting at $150

Tim July 29, 2016 43

For a limited time over on the Daily Steals website, you can pick up a manufacturer refurbished Moto 360 (2nd Gen) smartwatch starting at $149.99. Is that a good deal? Well, considering this Android Wear watch is still listed at $299+ on Motorola's website and...

Some Additional Notes About Google Play Family Library Purchases

Kellen July 29, 2016 54

We are still getting used to this whole Google Play Family Library idea, where we get to share purchases on Google Play with up to five family members. It's an awesome idea and my wife and I are already using it, but as some readers have pointed out, figuring...

Wikipedia Android App Gets Redesign

Kellen July 28, 2016 8

Wikipedia's Android app is getting a major update today that introduces a redesigned Explore tab that will help you casually find out new interesting content in your free time. This new feed will show you recommend images, articles, news, and other bits based...

5 Reasons the Moto Z and Moto Z Force are Worth Buying

Tim July 28, 2016 102

If you happened to read our reviews for these devices, which can be found here (Moto Z) and here (Moto Z Force), you will know that if it was our choice, we would likely opt for another device over either of these two. They just don't quite mesh well with our...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 102

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 102

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 102

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 102

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 102

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 102

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 102

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 102

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 131

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 131

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 131

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 131

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 131

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 131

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 131

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 131

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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