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Nexus 6P and 5X had Motorola’s Double Twist for Camera, but the Feature was Dropped

Kellen October 15, 2015 50

Yesterday, after seeing the Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X in new hands-on videos, thanks to a Google event in India, a couple of sharp-eyed enthusiasts noticed something not yet mentioned by Google in one of the clips, a "Double twist for camera" action. The feature...

Credit Cards Being Charged for Nexus 5X Orders, Should be Time for Shipment

Kellen October 15, 2015 103

It's looking like Nexus 5X pre-orders through the Google Store are preparing for shipment. A number of people just pinged us with a status change on their orders that not only showed a change to "Processing," but also a charge going through on their credit...

Motorola, What the Hell is Going on With You?

Kellen October 15, 2015 437

I don't really know how to start this other than by repeating the title of this post - Motorola, what the hell is going on with you? I ask, because the current Motorola is so far removed from the revived Motorola we had really become to enjoy again over the...

YouTube Gaming Update Brings Mobile Capture to Your Phone or Tablet

Tim October 15, 2015 5

The YouTube Gaming app received an update this morning, allowing anyone with a channel to now upload mobile gaming content directly to YouTube for all to watch. The feature allows you to store gameplay videos directly to the device for later uploading, or you...

T-Mobile Planning to Make AT&T’s NumberSync “Look Small”

Tim October 15, 2015 29

Yesterday, AT&T announced plans for NumberSync, which will allow customers to apply a single phone number to all of their connected devices, even when they are not synced via WiFi or Bluetooth. However, when speaking to re/code, T-Mobile's operating chief...

Gear S2 With 3G Up for Pre-Order Today at Verizon, Hits T-Mobile November 15

Kellen October 15, 2015 70

Samsung's Gear S2 with 3G network connectivity is now up for pre-order at Verizon and will also arrive at T-Mobile by November 15. This is the version of Samsung's round wearable that allows you to leave your phone behind and still take calls, send text...

LG G4 is “World’s First” to Get Android 6.0 Marshmallow Update…in Poland

Kellen October 14, 2015 90

LG announced this evening that its flagship G4 is the "world's first" to receive the update to Android 6.0 Marshmallow. They must be talking non-Nexus devices of course, because Google has already begun rolling out the update to a handful of Nexus products....

HTC One A9 Outed on French Carrier, High-Res Images and Handful of Specs Revealed

Kellen October 14, 2015 75

The HTC One A9 will be announced at a press event next week in New York, but before we get there, don't be surprised if we learn every last detail about the device. We had previously seen it in leaked pictures of dummy phones and in the hands of blurry-cam...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 75

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 75

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 75

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 75

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 75

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 75

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 75

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 75

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 50

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 50

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 50

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 50

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 50

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 50

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 50

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 50

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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