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Verizon’s Moto X (1st Gen) has a Soak Test Incoming, Lollipop? (Updated: Nope!)

Kellen May 29, 2015 137

A soak test for Verizon's Moto X (1st gen) is about to begin, likely in preparation for the phone's update to Android 5.1 Lollipop. Invites for the test arrived in the inboxes of a handful of our readers, but I should point out that the emails don't seem to...

Thursday Poll: What Was Today’s Biggest Announcement at Google I/O?

Tim May 28, 2015 75

A lot took place today, and now that the day is somewhat wrapping up, we want to know what you thought was the biggest announcement from the Google I/O keynote. Google took the stage early this morning, then proceeded to announce a ton of new things - the...

Download: Here’s the Android M Default Wallpaper

Tim May 28, 2015 19

For everyone here who needs the latest wallpaper from Google, which comes grouped in the Android M Developer Preview, here you go. As you can see, it is in the same style as many of the wallpapers that came along with Lollipop. They are satellite photos that ...

Android M Developer Preview Tour!

Kellen May 28, 2015 86

We have now been running the Android M developer preview on a Nexus 6 and Nexus 5 for the better part of the last couple of hours and are now ready to share some of our findings. While there aren't a lot of big, forward-facing UI changes, there are all sorts...

Google’s Inbox Now Open to All, Update Adds “Undo Send” Button and More

Kellen May 28, 2015 22

Google's Inbox is now open to everyone! That's right, the task-oriented email application from the Gmail team is there for the taking without the need of an invite. And not only is it open to all, the Inbox crew tossed in a bunch of really great features, most...

Android M Feature: Google Announces Native Fingerprint Support

Tim May 28, 2015 34

During the Google I/O keynote this morning, alongside the introduction of Android Pay, Google detailed native fingerprint management inside of Android M, a new feature for the OS. With this feature now native to Android, applications and services will be able...

This is the Android M Easter Egg ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Kellen May 28, 2015 25

Haha, Google, so silly. Yes, my friends, that really is your Android M Easter Egg - for the moment. Edit: For those who are finding the "M" hidden as well, we are well aware of it. Tap on it a few times, then long press and you'll get the shruggy face. ¯\_(ツ...

Android M Feature: Settings Now Have Dark, Light, and Automatic Themes

Kellen May 28, 2015 40

We have had the Android M developer previewed flashed on a Nexus 5 for all of five minutes, but we are already noticing fun little tweaks that Google has made since Lollipop. For one, the bright white settings menu on stock Android has been given a "dark"...

Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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 137

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 137

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 137

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 137

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 137

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 137

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 137

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 137

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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