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Microsoft Hyperlapse App Updated, Now Supports Moto X and Other Devices

Tim May 22, 2015 24

The Microsoft Hyperlapse app, launched as a beta last week, received an update last evening on Google Play. In the update, support for additional devices has been added, including the Moto X, Moto G (1st and 2nd Gen), and the Galaxy S4. With Hyperlapse, users...

Google Reportedly Adding Fingerprint Authentication in Android ‘M’

Tim May 22, 2015 94

It is rumored, and sort of confirmed, that Google will announce Android M at next week's Google I/O developer conference. What Google officially plans to announce with Android M is still unknown, but one report floating around claims the company will introduce...

Samsung’s Galaxy S6 Edge ‘Iron Man’ Edition Launches Next Week

Tim May 22, 2015 28

Samsung is back this week, teasing the upcoming Iron Man edition of the Galaxy S6 Edge, this time on the company's Facebook page. According to the post, the device will be available starting next week, but sadly, we still don't have official launch details or...

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...

Galaxy Z TriFold In US Samsung Stores Tomorrow, But You Can’t Buy It

Tim January 22, 2026 4

Galaxy Z TriFold launch is literally right around the corner, with units headed to select Samsung Experience Stores across...

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What’s Your Carrier’s Device Unlock Policy: T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T

Kellen January 21, 2026 4

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 4

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

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Samsung Makes New Bixby Official in One UI 8.5 With Perplexity AI

Kellen January 20, 2026 4

The betas of One UI 8.5, as well as supposedly leaked screenshots, showed a potentially renewed investment in Bixby from...

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How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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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