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Android Auto Updated to Version 1.2, Includes Slightly Tweaked UI for Home Screen

Tim August 18, 2015 32

An update to version 1.2 for the Android Auto application on Google Play will result in users seeing an updated UI on head units, one which lends a bit more functionality to those who listen to music or use navigation from the Home screen. Following the...

Deal: Get a Secondary, Private Phone Number With Added Security for $50

Tim August 18, 2015

On the DL Deals Store, you can pick up your very own secondary phone number, offering much more than just an alternate line for people to contact you. With a Hushed Private Phone Number, priced at $50, you can place calls and send text messages from a private...

Moto X Play Hits Canada on Friday, Looks All Sorts of US Compatible Though

Kellen August 18, 2015 82

The Moto X Play, Motorola's battery beast that is avoiding the US like Sepp Blatter after an election, arrives in Canada this Friday, August 21! That's noteworthy for US customers because it appears - at least according to Motorola's spec sheet for the phone -...

Humble PC and Android Bundle Nets You Seven Playable Mobile and Desktop Games

Tim August 18, 2015

The latest Humble Bundle available is a mixture of PC and Android games, titled the Humble PC and Android Bundle. Inside, users who pay more than the average price -- currently set at just $2.70 -- receive seven playable titles on both desktops and Android...

Verizon Galaxy S4 Gets Stagefright Patch, Bunch of Bug Fixes in Update

Kellen August 18, 2015 11

Stagefright patches continue to rollout to most of Samsung's phones, with older models now getting in on the party. Verizon's Galaxy S4 is the latest, thanks to an update that also includes more bug fixes than I can even list out. The update will land on your...

Fossil Intros Intel-Powered Android Wear Smartwatch

Tim August 18, 2015 53

Today at the Intel Developer Forum (IDF), Fossil announced a new Android Wear smartwatch, powered by an Intel mobile processor. Fossil kept details, such as specs and availability tightly guarded, but the public can expect to see the device launch around the...

Video Comparison: Galaxy Note 5 vs. Galaxy Note 4

Kellen August 18, 2015 95

With our Samsung Galaxy Note 5 unboxing out of the way, we're moving onto a Galaxy Note 5 vs. Galaxy Note 4 comparison, since I'm sure many Note 4 owners are contemplating an upgrade to the new beast. While the Note 5 has some significant changes from the Note...

RootMetrics: 4th Consecutive Overall Network Performance Award Goes to Verizon

Tim August 18, 2015 111

RootMetrics, a 3rd-party independent researcher, released its findings for the first half of 2015, detailing a pretty big win for Verizon. For the 4th consecutive time, Big Red has earned top honors across the nation for overall network performance, topping...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 111

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 111

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 111

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 111

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 111

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 111

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 111

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 111

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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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