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HTC Announces the One ME for China, 5.2″ QHD Display and MediaTek X10 Processor

Tim June 4, 2015 14

HTC announced yet another smartphone for China late last evening, this time being the One ME. Very similar looking to the One M9+, this device also features an oddly-placed fingerprint scanner, in addition to very similar specs. The One ME comes with a 5.2"...

If You Own an Android TV Box and Game Controller, Pick Up Hotline Miami Right Now

Tim June 3, 2015 16

Launching alongside SHIELD, NVIDIA's Android TV set-top box, Hotline Miami is currently my favorite game for the Android TV platform. To play the game, a controller is needed as you assume the role of an antihero who battles Miami's underworld of crime lords...

Android M Feature: Quickly Uninstall Apps From Home Screens

Kellen June 3, 2015 71

This may seem like an incredibly minor change for Android M, one that probably doesn't really deserve a write-up, but dammit, I appreciate the hell out of it. For far too long have I found myself annoyed at having to go find an app in the app drawer to then ...

Deal: MMOVE Stereo Bluetooth Earbuds for $32, Down From $150

Tim June 3, 2015

Thanks to a deal taking place through the DL Deals Store, you can grab a pair of MMove Stereo Bluetooth Earbuds, priced at just $32, down from their regular price of $150. That's 78% off. These earbuds feature sweatproofing, leading them to be the perfect,...

Samsung Pay Launch Pushed to September, Likely to Debut With the Note 5

Kellen June 3, 2015 57

When Samsung made Samsung Pay official on the day they announced the Galaxy S6, they told us that the payment service would arrive at some point this summer, maybe as early as July. Shortly after that announcement, rumors surfaced suggesting that we should...

Comet Smartphone Scam is Fooling People Out of $200,000+

Kellen June 3, 2015 82

You shouldn't back the Comet Smartphone because it's a scam. A phone with fins. Think about it. Oonce oonce oonce oonce. Keep thinking about it. "Yo, I'm knock-off Alien from Spring Breakers, and this phone floats!" Oonce oonce oonce oonce. Technology. Oonce...

Slack App Updated to Version 2.0, Includes Updated UI and Enhanced Notifications

Tim June 3, 2015 11

Slack, the communications app built specifically for large teams working towards a common goal, just received a big ol' update to version 2.0. Inside, the left and right drawers have been removed, being replaced by a more simplistic tabbed navigation UI. From...

Samsung Galaxy S6 Android 5.1.1 Update Previewed in Video

Tim June 3, 2015 71

Thanks to the folks at SamMobile, owners of the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge can get a look at what to expect once Android 5.1.1 hits their device. As detailed in the video below, Samsung brings a few tweaks to users, including a new manual exposure setting inside of...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 71

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 71

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 71

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 71

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 71

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 71

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 71

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 71

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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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