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Unlocking the Moto X Pure Edition Bootloader Voids the Warranty

Kellen September 23, 2015 95

Tinkers who own or planned to own the Moto X Pure Edition, be careful in taking the steps towards unlocking the phone's bootloader. According to Motorola, doing so will void the phone's warranty because the phone "is not a developer edition." We were looking...

Deal: Nexus 6 is Back on eBay for $299

Kellen September 23, 2015 108

It's back! The Nexus 6 32GB for $299 is back at eBay today. Who knows for how long, but last week's similar deal sold out pretty quickly. If you want last year's Nexus before it's gone forever, now would be the time to jump on it. As a reminder, this phone...

Here are the Nexus 5X Specs and Colors, According to Amazon

Kellen September 23, 2015 279

Amazon may have let a bit of early information out-the-bag in case you were interested. Oh, it has to do with the LG Nexus 5X - the yet-to-be-announced LG Nexus 5X. Interested? I figured you were. Thanks to three early listings that have since been pulled,...

Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P Names Show Up on Retail Packaging (Updated)

Kellen September 22, 2015 164

Remember our exclusive report from last week, where we told you that the new Nexus phones from Google would be called the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P? New photos of each phone's retail box have essentially backed up that report, in case you had any doubt (which you...

Action Launcher 3 Updated With Quickfind and Enhanced Quickbar

Tim September 22, 2015 17

Action Launcher 3, a popular third-party launcher available in Google Play, received what appears to be a major update this afternoon, baking in a very, very long list of new features. Included in the update is Quickfind, the ability to filter and load apps...

Deal: $399 for a Brand New, Unlocked LG G4

Kellen September 22, 2015 24

The LG G4, a flagship phone from LG that isn't even six months old, can be had today for $399 from eBay. That's anywhere from $100-$150 discount off of its original full retail price. This particle G4 is model H815, which is an unlocked international unit. It...

Moto X Pure Edition Tips and Tricks

Kellen September 22, 2015 59

Now that our Moto X Pure Edition review is done with (You read it, right?), it's time to move on to an area we try to focus on for each major flagship that comes out to hopefully help you take full advantage of its set of features. This is our tips and tricks...

Google’s Clock App Receives Major Update, Includes New Android Wear Functionality

Tim September 22, 2015 21

The official Clock app from Google, which has been basically made into the Timely app after Google acquired it, received a major update today that brings even more Timely-like features for all Android users. Included in the update, users can gradually...

What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 21

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 95

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 95

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 95

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 95

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 95

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 95

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 95

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 95

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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