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Sprint’s LG G4 Arrives June 5, Confirms Free Goodie Package of SD Card and More

Kellen May 22, 2015 18

A week ago, we told you to expect a sweet little bundle of goodies should you decide to buy an LG G4. That bundle, according to our exclusive report, would include a free 32GB microSD card, extra 3,000mAh battery, and battery charging cradle. This morning,...

Waiting on Your Project Fi Invite? You May be Waiting Until Mid-Summer

Tim May 21, 2015 85

If you were one of the first to send a request for an invitation to Project Fi, Google's MVNO wireless service, and still have yet to be approved, your wait may be a tad bit longer than you had initially hoped. In an update email sent out to everyone who wants...

Hangouts for Chrome Updated With New UI, Works With Mac OSX

Tim May 21, 2015 34

A fancy new version of Hangouts is available for Chrome, supporting a variety of OS users on Windows, Linux, Chrome OS, and even Mac OSX. From what we can see, the UI has been updated to match that of the Android look, but with a dedicated lefthand panel for...

QuizUp Intros Big Social Update, Includes Tinder-Like Swiping Feature

Tim May 21, 2015 6

QuizUp, that super fun quiz app you and your friends might have played for a while, but inevitably put down for a break like all of the other blockbuster games, just received a very large "social" update. Inside, the developers have worked in what is...

Game of Thrones Episode 4: Sons of Winter Hits Google Play Next Week

Tim May 21, 2015 4

Episode 4: Sons of Winter for Telltale's Game of Thrones saga is set to release for Android devices on May 28. If you happen to play on another platform, such as Xbox One, you can expect release on May 27. In this episode, the Forresters are scattered, and no...

Official HTC Mail App Hits Google Play, Allows for Quicker Updating

Tim May 21, 2015 13

Another app has been decoupled from HTC's software builds this week, this time being the official HTC Mail client. The app allows users to link up several email accounts from different providers such as Gmail, Yahoo, and Exchange, all within in the same...

“Ok Google, Shazam This Track” Right From Your Android Wear Smartwatch

Tim May 21, 2015 32

Android Wear users who need to quickly discover music can now do so right from their wrist, thanks to an update in the official Shazam app on Google Play. The next time your phone is paired with an Android Wear watch, simply say, "Ok Google, Shazam this song,"...

Android 5.0.2 “Lollipop” Update Rolling Out to Moto G (1st Gen)

Tim May 21, 2015 45

Moto G (1st Gen) owners, your Lollipop update is rolling out. More specifically, Android 5.0.2 will hit your device, bringing all of the Lollipop goodness you would expect. There are enhanced notifications, new animations, and a revamped UI across the board. ...

How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 45

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 45

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 Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 45

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 45

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 45

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 45

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 45

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 45

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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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