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LG V10 “Ticker” Press Render Hits the Web, Proceeds to Confuse Us

Tim September 22, 2015 71

LG is hosting an event on October 1, and thanks to @evleaks, we have a pretty good idea as to what the company will be showing off. Today, Evan released a press render of the V10 "Ticker" device, featuring its secondary display. Oddly enough, the second...

Gmail on Android is Getting “Block Sender” and “Unsubscribe” Options

Kellen September 22, 2015 26

Google is pushing an update to Gmail on Android today that introduces two new features, "Block Sender" and "Unsubscribe." The features function exactly like they sound, in that they let you quickly block specific email addresses from within an email or...

Amazon Prime Accounts Just $67 This Friday Thanks to Emmys Win

Tim September 22, 2015 73

To celebrate five wins at the 67th annual Emmys, Amazon is listing a Prime subscription at just $67 for a very limited time this upcoming Friday. The $67 Prime account deal will begin at 12:00am ET (9pm PT) on Friday, then shut down at 11:59pm ET that night....

Deal: Tronsmart Dual-Port Quick Charge 2.0 Car Charger is $10.99 With This Code

Kellen September 22, 2015 37

At this point, you guys all know what Quick Charge 2.0 is. If not, well, read this post. For those up to speed, we wanted to share this deal on a Tronsmart Dual-Port Quick Charge 2.0 car charger that is $9-off thanks to a coupon code. We're pointing it out...

Starbucks Mobile Order and Pay Available to All on Android

Kellen September 22, 2015 22

This morning, Starbucks announced that its Mobile Order & Pay feature is now available nationwide on iOS and Android. The feature had previously launched in the northwest back in 2014 as a test, but thanks to massive amounts of line-skipping coffee...

Land’s End Comes to Samsung Gear VR on October 30

Tim September 21, 2015 10

Gear VR owners will have a new playable title on October 30, from the same makers of the hit game Monument Valley. Called Land's End, the game challenges you to awake an ancient civilization, while keeping a bit of the same aesthetic that makes Monument Valley...

Deal: Google’s Nexus Player is Just $50 at Best Buy

Kellen September 21, 2015 65

Google's Nexus Player, one of the first retail Android TV units, seems to be on the way out if the abundance of deals out there for it are any indicator. Best Buy is currently selling the device for $49.99 with free shipping in the best deal we have seen yet....

Tip: Long-Press Google Now Launcher Drawer Button for Quick Searching

Kellen September 21, 2015 35

In the latest release of the Google App that brought search, recently used apps, and a vertical layout to the app drawer of the Google Now Launcher, Google included a handy trick to make searching through your apps easier. With a simple long press on the app...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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 71

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 71

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 71

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 71

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 71

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 71

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 71

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 71

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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