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Google Will Fly You and Friends to the Spectre Premier If You Use Android Pay

Kellen September 28, 2015 34

Ready to use Android Pay for the first time, but needed an extra nudge to get you over the hump? Maybe a chance to win a trip to the James Bond Spectre premier will help? Google announced a contest today that could land you and three friends a VIP trip to...

BuzzFeed News App Hits Google Play, Filled With Material Design

Tim September 28, 2015 19

BuzzFeed has launched the official BuzzFeed News app to Google Play, bringing their "easy to understand" take on the world's news to the Android masses. In the app's description, the developers highlight the app's ease of use, as well as the ease of sharing...

Google Ups APK Limit on Google Play to 100MB

Kellen September 28, 2015 19

Developers, Google is increasing the size of APK files that you can upload to Google Play to 100MB. This doubles the previous 50MB limit, giving you the opportunity to speed up the install process for your customers. Going forward, this also means that Google...

“Google Store” Branding Taking Over Google Play Name? (UPDATED)

Kellen September 28, 2015 33

Update: Ignore. Ignore. Ignore. Someone doesn't know how CM themes work. That said, Google, please make this change. Whoa. With the recent introduction of Google's new logo and branding, are we about to see the retirement of the Google Play name? Or maybe...

Google to Announce ‘Family Plan’ for Google Music, $14.99 a Month for Six Accounts

Tim September 28, 2015 93

For anyone hoping there would be a few surprises at tomorrow's Google event, it does not appear that will be possible. As recently detailed by Android Police, Google will announce a new tier for Google Music All Access users, one which allows for six Google...

A Few Moto 360 (2nd Gen) Pre-Orders Delayed, “Technical Difficulties” to Blame

Tim September 28, 2015 87

For a few folks who pre-ordered the Moto 360 (2nd Gen), you may have received an email directly from Motorola, stating that your order has been delayed. A personal email from Motorola's Bjorn Kilburn, VP of E-Commerce, reads that technical difficulties with...

Report: Nexus 5X Starts at $379, Nexus 6P at $499 – Pre-Orders for Both Open Tomorrow

Kellen September 28, 2015 392

If there was one last piece to this Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P puzzle that we were awaiting word on, it would probably be pricing and availability. Thanks to a report 24 hours before each phone is announced by Google, it sounds like a dream scenario awaits of both...

Samsung Pay Launches in the US Today!

Kellen September 28, 2015 105

Samsung Pay, the mobile payment system from Samsung that I would argue is actually a game changer, launches today in the US. I say that it's a game changer because it's not just another NFC payment system that requires retailers to have NFC-ready payment...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 105

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 105

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 105

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 105

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 105

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 105

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 105

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 105

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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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