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Facer Now Free to Download, Includes Garfield and Other Brand Watch Faces

Tim February 10, 2016 15

Facer, the app that lets you browse a ton of different watch faces for Android Wear devices, received a massive update this week on Google Play. Facer 2.0 features many brand partner watch faces, including a few from Garfield, American Dad, and Ghostbusters....

Here are the Release Notes for Moto 360 1st Gen, 2nd Gen, and Sport Marshmallow Updates

Kellen February 10, 2016 48

Last week, Google announced that a major update was coming to all Android Wear watches over the next few weeks. The update is Marshmallow, even though Google doesn't seem to want to refer to it as such. Inside, Google told us to expect speaker support,...

First Batch of YouTube Red Originals Now Available for Viewing

Tim February 10, 2016 26

YouTube launched its first batch of YouTube Red Originals this morning, a set of movies and shows that can only be viewed if you are subscribed to YouTube Red. Taking a few of its most popular creators, YouTube set out to take on the likes of Netflix and...

DEAL: Moto X Pure Edition 32GB is $375 at Amazon ($75 Off)

Kellen February 10, 2016 14

The Moto X Pure Edition, Motorola's flagship for 2015, is currently on sale in preconfigured form with 32GB of storage at Amazon for just $374.99. That's a solid $75 discount on a phone we still have in our top 3 of best Android phones you should buy today. ...

Twitter Intros “Best Tweets First” Feature, Brings Top Tweets to Forefront

Tim February 10, 2016 20

A new feature is hitting Twitter, one which brings important tweets you may have missed directly to the top of your timeline. If you are a Twitter user that follows hundreds or even thousands of people, you probably miss a whole ton of interesting tweets. With...

Here is the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge in Silver. It’s Hot.

Kellen February 10, 2016 217

After seeing leaked in-hand images of the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge in black, I think it's safe to say that most of you thought it looked a bit cheap and weren't all that impressed. I'd tend to agree, that those first images didn't do the phone any justice....

LG G5 Will Have an Always-On Display

Kellen February 9, 2016 121

Been wondering what LG would do to make the G5 standout when they stand on stage and announce it on February 21? Outside of the phone's dual cameras, slideout battery, USB Type-C port, and premium build, it looks they are also planning to give it an always-on...

DEALS: Nexus 5 32GB for $140, DROID Turbo for $170

Kellen February 9, 2016 23

Need a phone at the moment, maybe one that is a temporary placeholder as we wait for phones like the LG G5 and Samsung Galaxy S7 to arrive? Today, there are two phone deals worth looking at. The first is for the Nexus 5 with 32GB storage that can be had for...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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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