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Pushbullet Adds Full SMS Support on Desktop

Kellen July 15, 2015 62

This morning, Pushbullet introduced full SMS support to your desktop as an extension of the already useful feature from your phone. And we're talking full full, as in, you can carry on conversations from one computer to the next, because everything is synced....

Google Intros Nearby APIs for Android, Bluetooth Low Energy Beacons

Tim July 14, 2015 11

Google introduced two things earlier today, being Nearby APIs which will enable enhanced device-to-device communication -- even with iPhones -- and Bluetooth Low Energy Beacons for everywhere you may go. First, let's talk about the Nearby APIs. Already in...

Twitter to Rethink 3rd-Party Developer Strategy, May Soon Welcome Them Back With Open Arms

Tim July 14, 2015 26

If you are an Android user who also scrolls through Twitter from time to time, it is possible you do so on one of many 3rd-party applications built for the service. Back in early to mid-2013, Twitter began a war on 3rd-party developers, limiting the amount of...

Deals: REMXD On-Ear Headphones for $36 and Air-Fi Metro2 Headphones for $48

Tim July 14, 2015

Two deals on the DL Deals Store can get you rocking very quickly, with the Air-Fi Metro2 stereo Bluetooth headphones and REMXD On-Ear headphones on sale, plus free shipping. Regularly priced at $50, the REMXD On-Ear headphones feature a large 33-foot range via...

ZTE Announces the Axon, 5.5″ QHD Display and 4GB of RAM for Just $450

Tim July 14, 2015 102

ZTE announced a new smartphone called Axon this afternoon, scheduled to hit the US market very soon. Now, brace yourselves, as this phone may leave you somewhat breathless once you hear what specifications it is packing. For starters, it features a 5.5" WQHD...

2015 Phone Design.

Kellen July 14, 2015 164

Welcome to 2015, where your brand new phone will probably look like that guy's brand new phone and your mom's brand new phone and your co-worker's new phone and the bus driver's new phone and the homeless guy's new phone, all of which are made by different...

T-Mobile Goes Uncarrier Amped on the Family Plan – 4 Lines and 10GB Per Line for as Little as $120

Kellen July 14, 2015 61

T-Mobile continued its Uncarrier Amped movement this morning by going after its own family plan. Starting tomorrow, T-Mobile customers will be able to choose a new family plan that can get a family of four up to 10GB per line for just $120. The deal works...

AT&T HTC One M9 Update to Android 5.1 Approved for Rollout, Brings Camera Improvements

Tim July 14, 2015 8

According to HTC's Mo Versi, the Android 5.1 update for AT&T's One M9 has received technical approval, meaning all owners will see it begin to rollout soon to their devices. Inside, users can expect to see improved camera performance, as well as the...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 62

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 62

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 62

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 62

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 62

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 62

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 62

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 62

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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