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Sprint Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge Updates Prep Devices for Samsung Pay

Kellen August 24, 2015 37

Updates rolling out today to Sprint's variants of the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge will get each phone ready for the launch of Samsung Pay. Keep in mind that Samsung Pay doesn't actually launch until September 28, but a trial opens tomorrow that select users...

Cortana for Android Public Beta Now Downloadable for All

Tim August 24, 2015 42

Cortana, the Microsoft-made personal assistant, is now available for all to download on Google Play. Still sporting a beta tag, Cortana offers most of what Siri or Google Now provides you, with exception that she is powered by Bing, Microsoft's search platform...

Buy a HTC One M9, Receive $100 in Google Play Credit

Tim August 24, 2015 40

Available exclusively through HTC's website, if you purchase a One M9, you will receive $100 worth of Google Play credit, usable however you see fit. HTC's website states that this offer is running through the end of August, with the final date listed as...

Huawei Nexus Starts Making In-Hand Appearances – Codename “Angler,” 3GB RAM, Snapdragon 810, 64GB Storage

Kellen August 24, 2015 234

Thanks to a couple of posts on Google+, we may have our first look at the upcoming Huawei Nexus, codenamed "angler." The device appeared in the hand of some sort of tester, with photos showing the phone's front and backside, USB Type-C port, and boot screen...

Moto X Play Will Probably Arrive in the US as the DROID MAXX 2 With a DROID Turbo 2 Alongside It

Kellen August 24, 2015 134

You know how we were all disappointed to learn that Motorola's Moto X Play was skipping the US and instead stopping off at all of our surrounding countries? That's because it's more than likely showing up here as the DROID MAXX 2 with Verizon exclusivity. This...

Don’t Miss These Android Stories: August 21, 2015

Tim August 21, 2015 6

It was a great week, filled with new Samsung phones, topped off by Nexus leaks, multiple Moto 360 (2015) sightings, and Android 6.0 news! Earlier this week, Google made Android 6.0 aka "Marshmallow" official, likely to be made available on the two upcoming...

Samsung’s Reported ‘Tahoe’ Tablet Features 18.4″ FHD Display, Exynos 7580 Processor

Tim August 21, 2015 93

As first reported earlier this month, it appears early rumors claiming Samsung desired to make a massive tablet were true. Sources of SamMobile claim the tablet, codenamed Tahoe, is real, and features a gargantuan 18.4" Full HD display. Specs for the device,...

Turn on Your TV With Amazon Echo Thanks to Samsung SmartThings Support

Tim August 21, 2015 25

The Amazon Echo continues to gain features, with the latest being support for SmartThings from Samsung. If you plan on picking up a Samsung SmartThings Hub off of Amazon (currently available through pre-order for $99), users can tell Alexa to, "Turn on the TV....

Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 25

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 25

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 25

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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Pixel Watch 4 Updates Bring New Gestures, Smarter Smart Replies

Kellen December 9, 2025 25

The Pixel Watch 4 is seeing its own little Feature Drop this morning with a handful of new features. Google is adding a...

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Google Sends First Big Update to Android XR and Galaxy XR With PC Connect, More

Kellen December 8, 2025 25

Google finished hosting the latest in "The Android Show" today and the topic at hand was Android XR. We knew this show was...

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Samsung Launches One UI 8.5 Beta on Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen December 8, 2025 25

The signs suggesting that Samsung was about to release One UI 8.5 in some form were there, like this massive changelog and a...

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Samsung Pulls Out Galaxy S25 Ultra Deal I’ve Never Seen Before

Kellen December 7, 2025 25

Even with last weekend well behind us, there are still Cyber Week deals to be had through places like Samsung. They appear to...

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Google Added 9 Sweet New Features to Your Pixel in Big Update

Kellen December 2, 2025 25

Following the release of several beta builds over a number of months, Google released Android 16 QPR2 today in stable as the...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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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