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Android M Feature: Notification Shade on Tablets Moves to Wherever You Swipe From

Kellen May 29, 2015 34

If you have used a tablet running stock Lollipop, then you probably know that the notification shade situation isn't exactly ideal. Before Lollipop, Google was using two separate pulldowns for the notification shade on tablets, one that would show...

Google is Launching “Hands Free” Payment Service This Year

Kellen May 29, 2015 72

Watch the video above and try to tell me that all of those frustrating experiences that often are a part of the payment process in a store haven't happened to you numerous times. From finicky card readers and pens that can't write to broken touch screens and...

Google Launches ‘Cast Remote Display’ APIs, ‘Game Manager’ APIs

Tim May 29, 2015 29

Chromecast has been a fantastic seller for Google, with the company pushing 17 million units since release, and the Cast button being pressed 1.5 billion times. As it has grown older, we have always stated that it only gets better, and with the release of new...

A Photo Tour of Google I/O 2015

Kellen May 29, 2015 15

Yesterday, you all sat through Google's 2.5 hour long keynote to get Google I/O 2015 started. If you aren't attending in person, though, that may be all you were able to see from Google's yearly developer conference. Well, unless you tune into a live-streamed...

Deal: Buy a LG G Watch R for Just $99 Through AT&T

Tim May 29, 2015 69

It appears AT&T is hosting a little sale on the G Watch R from LG this week, pricing the Android Wear smartwatch at just $99. Regularly priced at $249, getting one for $99 and free shipping is a complete steal. It might be a mistake, and if so, you better...

Google Announces Updated Cardboard VR Unit, Enter Here to Win One for Free (Update: Winner Picked)

Tim May 29, 2015 440

Last year, Google unveiled Cardboard, their insanely simplistic solution to bring VR to the mainstream. Now, as phones are getting larger, they have an updated model of Cardboard they released yesterday during the Google I/O keynote that fits a wider range of...

Google Rolling Out Family-Focused Section to Google Play

Tim May 29, 2015 6

Rumored about two weeks beforehand, then officially unveiled yesterday morning during the Google I/O keynote, Google's family-focused section of Google Play is now rolling out to handsets. The all-new Family sections highlight specific apps and games intended...

Google’s Project Brillo Will Indeed Try to Take Over the “Internet of Things”

Kellen May 29, 2015 20

Somewhat lost in the shuffle of yesterday's Android-filled Google I/O keynote was confirmation from Google that their rumored "Project Brillo" is actually a real thing. Google does indeed intend to become the king of the "Internet of Things" later this year. ...

Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 20

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 20

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 20

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 20

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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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