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DEAL: Nexus 5X Back on eBay for Just $239.99 ($110 Off)

Kellen April 18, 2016 47

Another laughably low price is back and attached to the Nexus 5X over at eBay today. For just $239.99, you can own one of Google's newest smartphones and get on with your Android N or update-first-having self. In case you were wondering, that's a solid $110...

Podcasts Launch on Google Play Music Today!

Kellen April 18, 2016 85

NPR was right! Google Play Music Podcasts are now live today on the web before rolling out slowly to Android. I don't know what else to say other than, podcasts are now available. You all know what podcasts are, right? We have one! You can subscribe to The...

SHIELD Android TV Receives 3.1 Update, Includes Game Optimizations and Mouse Navigation

Tim April 18, 2016 19

The SHIELD Android TV set-top box from NVIDIA is receiving its Upgrade 3.1 update this week, bringing with it new optimizations for recently released game titles, as well as the March security update for Marshmallow. A few of the games affected by the ...

Samsung Pay Gains Support for TD Bank and Regions Bank

Kellen April 18, 2016 33

Samsung Pay added two more banks to its growing list, this morning, bringing its total to 130 and "over 75% of the US debit and credit card market." The two new financial institutions are TD Bank and Regions Bank. Samsung also noted in a press release that it...

LG Sets Up “Friends” Store to Help You Find and Buy G5 Modules and Accessories

Kellen April 18, 2016 24

As much as we try to continue to ignore the fact that LG insists on calling its accessory line-up for the G5, "Friends," they just keep throwing it (and that stupid green cat) in our faces. In the latest installment of "Look at our really weird advertising for...

Photo: Possible Shots of Moto G (4th Gen) Posted Online

Tim April 18, 2016 65

According to France's No Where Else, the below images may be our first look at the upcoming Moto G (4th Gen) for 2016. As you will note, on the frontside bottom chin, the phone appears to sport a squared-off fingerprint reader, similar to earlier intel that...

T-Mobile Galaxy Note 5 and S6 Edge+ Get Marshmallow Updates

Kellen April 18, 2016 27

The Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+ on T-Mobile are receiving updates to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow this morning. Maybe I should include a "finally" in there, since T-Mo owners of these phones feel like they have been left well behind typically slower...

Video: HTC 10 vs. Galaxy S7 vs. LG G5

Kellen April 15, 2016 198

So, here is a somewhat ridiculously lengthy video to take you into the weekend and kill a good 20 minutes of your life, assuming you have no plans and don't mind killing 20 minutes of your life. This afternoon, I spent some time (a lot of time) talking on...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 198

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 198

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 198

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 198

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 198

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 198

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 198

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 198

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 47

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 47

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 47

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 47

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 47

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 47

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 47

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 47

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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