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Twitch Arrives on Android TV

Kellen December 3, 2015 3

Twitch, the leading social platform for gamers to stream their online adventures, announced that it's Android app is now available on Android TV units. With Twitch for Android TV, you get to watch live and recorded games from the top players and eSports events...

Google’s Interactive In-App Ads Look to Increase App Downloads for Publishers

Tim December 3, 2015 3

Beginning soon, users of apps that feature advertisements will likely come across two new ad formats aimed at increasing the chances of you downloading an advertised app. With Trial Run Ads, you can preview gameplay yourself for up to 60 seconds, and if you...

Chrome Beta 48 for Android Adds Cast Presenting, Custom Notification Buttons

Kellen December 3, 2015 8

Chrome Beta 48 has been announced at Google's Chromium blog with a couple of specific features for Android users. In the latest beta, Google has added in "presenter mode" when Casting, which is a way of displaying websites on your phone to nearby devices using...

5 Reasons the Galaxy Note 5 is Worth Buying

Tim December 3, 2015 212

Over the past few days, we have been listing out reasons for you to consider purchasing the top smartphones on the market. There are so many reasons and so many great phones, so we are going to keep this train moving along and deliver our 5 reasons the Galaxy...

Yahoo Messenger is Re-Introduced to a World Probably Not Asking for It

Kellen December 3, 2015 32

Yahoo Messenger is back and attempting to do its best Adele impression. In a re-introduction of sorts, Yahoo wants you to say "Hello" to a revamped Yahoo Messenger, except unlike fans of the artist who just broke week one sales records after spending a few...

Google’s Cardboard Camera App Brings Depth to Your Photos

Tim December 3, 2015 53

Google's latest app to hit Google Play, Cardboard Camera, allows you to experience photos you take in a completely new way. If you own a Google Cardboard unit, you can use this app to snap photos, then see them in virtual reality. While it won't make you a...

Report: YouTube Looks to Secure Streaming Rights for TV Shows and Movies

Tim December 3, 2015 63

According to the Wall Street Journal, in an effort to make its monthly subscription service Red more appealing to potential customers, YouTube is meeting with Hollywood studios to land streaming rights to hit TV shows and movies, in addition to possibly...

Temple Run 2 ‘Frozen Shadows’ Update Launched to Google Play

Tim December 3, 2015 2

Frozen Shadows, an episode update for Temple Run 2, is now available to download from Google Play. Inside this latest update, players will find new adventures and surfaces to run across, including an ice luge and frozen forests. Not only will you see new...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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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