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New OnePlus 2 Details: 3300mAh Battery, LTE Bands, Priority Invite System

Kellen July 9, 2015 176

The OnePlus crew sat down for an AMA over at reddit this morning and ended up answering a whole bunch of questions about the upcoming OnePlus 2, meaning they revealed new details that we had not yet heard. For one, we now know the battery size, that the phone...

Android M Feature: You Can Delete Screenshots From Their Notification Previews!

Kellen July 9, 2015 35

Look! A delete button in a screenshot notification preview on stock Android! I know that OEMs like Samsung built in this option long ago, but in the new Android M Preview 2, Google has added it as well. So, after spamming off screenshots, you can share or...

Android M Feature: The System UI Tuner Now Lets You Shut Off Icons in the Status Bar

Kellen July 9, 2015 45

Remember the System UI Tuner that showed up in the original Android M Preview? You know, the hidden developer option that would allow you to tweak the settings toggles in the notification shade? It's back in the Android M Preview 2, only more powerful than...

Android M Feature: Google Cleans Up “Storage & USB” Menu, Adds Quicker File Manager Access

Kellen July 9, 2015 13

In the Android M Preview 1, Google introduced a tweaked Storage manager to simplify the experience from preview Android builds. In the new Android M Preview 2 they went ahead and continued the overhaul, this time going with a very minimal styling that also...

Android M Feature: Google Gives Memory It’s Own Setting for Quick Access

Kellen July 9, 2015 19

In the original Android M preview, Google added in a Memory management setting that was tucked inside the Apps section. In this Memory setting, you could see how much RAM your system or individual apps were using based on 3/6/12-hour increments up to 1 full...

Google Includes Google Now on Tap in Android M Preview 2…Sort Of

Kellen July 9, 2015 23

We didn't think Google was going to bring out Google Now on Tap until the final preview build of Android M was released, but in this new Preview 2, they appear to be gearing up to let us either test it or are just setting up for that final preview. We say that...

Download: Android M Preview 2 OTA Updates

Kellen July 9, 2015 67

UPDATED: Nexus 9 link added. Now that the Android M Preview 2 is out, and Google has confirmed that they are sending these out over-the-air (OTA) for those already on Preview 1 who don't want to flash factory images, we thought we may as well capture the .zip...

Android M Feature: Google Already Tweaked Preview 1’s Odd App Drawer

Kellen July 9, 2015 39

We are just now diving into the new Android M Preview 2 that was released moments ago, but already, some things are standing out that have been tweaked. Everyone remember the vertically scrolling, alphabet-heavy app drawer that was included in Preview 1?...

Chrome Gets 5 Wild New Gemini AI Features

Kellen January 28, 2026 39

Google has essentially launched its new vision for Chrome today with an announcement for several new Gemini-powered features...

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Galaxy Z TriFold US Sales Open January 30, Priced at $2,899

Tim January 27, 2026 39

Samsung has confirmed Galaxy Z TriFold availability for the US. The trifold will go on sale starting January 30, priced at $2...

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T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen January 27, 2026 39

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Galaxy Z TriFold In US Samsung Stores Tomorrow, But You Can’t Buy It

Tim January 22, 2026 39

Galaxy Z TriFold launch is literally right around the corner, with units headed to select Samsung Experience Stores across...

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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 39

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

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Samsung Makes New Bixby Official in One UI 8.5 With Perplexity AI

Kellen January 20, 2026 39

The betas of One UI 8.5, as well as supposedly leaked screenshots, showed a potentially renewed investment in Bixby from...

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How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 39

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 39

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 176

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 176

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 176

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 176

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 176

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 176

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 176

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 176

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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