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Deal: Nexus Player is Just $59 at Amazon ($40 Off)

Kellen June 2, 2015 31

Google's Nexus Player, the first Android TV device, is currently just $58.96 through Amazon. The device is sold and shipped from Amazon, and also includes Prime shipping for those who are members. The Nexus Player normally retails for $99, so yeah, you are...

And Here is the Non-Camo Version of AT&T’s Galaxy S6 Active

Kellen June 2, 2015 27

After showing us supposed photos of the yet-to-be-announced Samsung Galaxy S6 Active on its way to AT&T, @evleaks has returned this afternoon with a fresh photo of the device. This time the camouflage is gone in favor of a much more traditional back which...

T-Mobile Extends #NeverSettle Trial for Verizon Customers to June 26

Tim June 2, 2015 39

T-Mobile's #NeverSettle campaign, aimed directly at taking customers away from Verizon, is being extended to June 26. As recently tweeted by T-Mobile's fearless leader John Legere, "...customers want better. They want T-Mobile!" The Never Settle trial is...

Android M Feature: “Peeking” is the New Name for Heads-Up Notifications

Kellen June 2, 2015 33

A good word to describe Android M would be "control." Android M may not give users the big, sweeping UI changes and feature introductions of Lollipop, yet instead focuses on giving users more control over their phones. From controlling app permissions to the...

Developer Finds Way to Enable WiFi on G Watch R

Tim June 2, 2015 12

It was reported late last month that G Watch R owners would eventually receive WiFi support via an update later this year in Q3. Thanks to a bit of hackery and wizardry, a third party developer on XDA has successfully flashed necessary files over from LG's ...

Motorola Atrix HD Owners Won’t See Kit Kat Update, Offered $100 Discount on Moto X as Apology

Tim June 2, 2015 51

Sad day for Atrix HD owners on AT&T, as Motorola confirmed today that the company shall not be delivering a Kit Kat update to the device, instead, leaving it to fade into the history books on Jelly Bean. The last timeframe publicly made by Motorola for the...

Sprint Prepaid Adds “Rolling” Data for All Plans, Data Never Expires

Kellen June 2, 2015 15

Sprint announced this morning that all of its prepaid plans will now included "Rolling" or "Monthly Rolling Data," which is just like AT&T's Rollover Data and T-Mobile's Data Stash. Well, at least in its basic form. With Monthly Rolling Data, customers...

Giveaway: Win 1 of 2 Nexus 6 32GB, You Pick the Color (Update: Winners Chosen)

Tim June 2, 2015 2912

With Google putting the Nexus 6 on sale through the Google Store, let's celebrate by giving away two Nexus 6 32GB phones! If you win, you choose the color. The Nexus 6 is still a great option for those who love unlocked, powerful devices. If you own a Nexus 6,...

Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 2912

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 2912

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 2912

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 2912

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 2912

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 2912

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 2912

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 2912

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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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