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Google Intros Updated Street View App for Google Maps Users

Tim September 3, 2015 12

Today, Google introduced an updated Street View application for both Android and iOS. For users on iOS, the new Street View app will replace the Photo Sphere Camera app, but on Android, it will simply be an update for existing Street View users in Google Maps....

Verizon’s Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge Get Updates to Android 5.1.1 (Update)

Kellen September 3, 2015 28

UPDATE: Ok, then. Verizon posted these changelogs yesterday as if they were new updates, and clearly, I didn't realize that this was the update that rolled out with Stagefright patches back in August. Thanks, Verizon! Sooooo, yeah, these are not new! In fact,...

FYI: New Moto 360 (2nd Gen) Won’t Work With First Gen Chargers

Kellen September 2, 2015 52

Just a heads-up, but if you are buying the new Moto 360 (2nd gen) and happen to have a bunch of chargers lying around from the original Moto 360, we have been told that those chargers are "not compatible" with the new watch. Same goes for the 2nd gen's...

Check Out Motorola’s First Moto 360 (2nd Gen) Commercial

Tim September 2, 2015 102

Motorola has released its first TV spot for the new Moto 360 (2nd Gen) smartwatch, highlighting the device's design and ability to streamline your mobile life. During the minute-long spot, a few of the usable apps for Android Wear are highlighted, such as the...

This is the New Verizon Logo (Updated)

Kellen September 2, 2015 134

Apparently, it's logo changing week with major tech companies. This is Verizon's new logo that will arrive tomorrow on Verizon's website, before making its major rollout to their marketing materials on September 10. Thoughts? Update: Yep, Verizon just made...

NVIDIA Falling Behind on Replacement SHIELD Tablet Shipments After Recall Affects Nearly 90K Owners

Tim September 2, 2015 60

In late July, NVIDIA issued a recall for SHIELD Tablets purchased between July, 2014 and July, 2015. According to an email hitting the inbox of at least one purchaser that we know of, NVIDIA and the 3rd-party company who handles the replacement of affected...

Huawei Watch and Moto 360 (2nd Gen) Now Available for Pre-Order on Google Store

Tim September 2, 2015 57

If you are looking for another place to pre-order the Moto 360 (2nd Gen) or Huawei Watch, they are now live on the Google Store. You won't find the complete list of options for either device, but if you would rather purchase your next smartwatch from Google,...

Moto X Pure Edition and Moto 360 (2nd Gen) Pre-Orders Now Live!

Kellen September 2, 2015 252

Now that everything is official, it's time to pre-order! Both the Moto X Pure Edition and Moto 360 (2nd gen) will be available starting today for order through Moto Maker. Orders should ship later in the month. Ready? Motorola Links: Moto X Pure Edition |...

How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 252

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 252

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 252

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 252

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 252

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 252

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 252

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 252

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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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