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Android Distribution Updated for October 2015 – Lollipop Up to 23.5%

Kellen October 6, 2015 90

Google updated its Android Distribution numbers for the month of October, showing a slight bump in the number of phones running Android 5.0+ Lollipop to 23.5%. Last month, Lolli sat at 21% on the dot. As for the other numbers, every other version is down,...

Verizon’s LG G3 Gets Update to Android 5.1.1 “VS98535B”

Kellen October 6, 2015 86

According to a handful of our readers, the LG G3 on Verizon is receiving a 353MB update to Android 5.1.1. The software version is VS98535B and the Android build is LMY47V. We are still waiting for Verizon to post a changelog, but the update appears to be live...

US Cellular Lowers Data Plan Prices, Attempts to Simplify

Kellen October 6, 2015 23

US Cellular announced this morning that it is simplifying and lowering its data plan pricing to "further back up its guarantee to beat Verizon and AT&T data plans." After looking at their new plans, I can't exactly say that I agree with the simplifying...

Verizon Announces Samsung Pay Support for Galaxy S6, Edge, Edge+, and Note 5

Kellen October 6, 2015 64

Friends, Verizon is now on board with Samsung Pay. After a lengthy evaluation period that left it as the lone US wireless carrier on the outside looking in, Big Red has told us that it is now ready to support Samsung's new mobile payment system. Through a...

These Sony Xperia Devices Will Get Android 6.0 Marshmallow Updates

Kellen October 6, 2015 37

This morning, Sony provided a list of devices that it plans to update to Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The list is quite extensive, so if they actually come through on this, Sony should be proud. Of course, the newly announced Xperia Z5 line is a part of this, but...

These T-Mobile Devices Will Get Updates to Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Kellen October 6, 2015 57

Lost in yesterday's Android 6.0 Marshmallow bag of Nexus glory was a subtle announcement from T-Mobile as to which of its devices will receive the update to Google's latest tasty treat. Via their software update status page, we can see a list of devices that...

Download: Android 6.0 Marshmallow OTA Updates for Nexus Devices “MRA58K” (Updated)

Kellen October 6, 2015 262

Google told us yesterday that Android 6.0 Marshmallow OTA updates were starting to rollout to the Nexus devices set to receive them, so like we always do for major updates, we have started capturing all of the URLs for the .zip files for each. Below, you will...

LG V10 Unboxing and First Impressions!

Kellen October 5, 2015 162

Hey, it's the LG V10 in house! LG's new flagship phone full of "stuff and things" has arrived and we are ready to put it to work. Even though a number of you probably believe that we have already written this phone off and won't give it a fair shake, that...

Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 162

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 162

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 162

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 162

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 162

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 162

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 162

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 162

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 90

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 90

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 90

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 90

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 90

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 90

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 90

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 90

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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