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Google’s Messenger App Gets Quick Replies in Latest Update

Kellen April 29, 2015 168

If you still text message and happen to use Google's Messenger application, you are going to want today's update immediately. In the latest build, Google has added in a quick reply-like feature that allows you to quickly respond to text messages without ever...

FYI: LG G4 Doesn’t Support Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0

Kellen April 29, 2015 308

"G4 has Quick Charge 1.8 Amp capabilities along with wireless charging." That's the official word on the LG G4's lack of Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 charging capabilities. We asked LG specifically yesterday, because there had been some confusion on the subject....

Google Launches Project Fi App to Google Play

Tim April 29, 2015 29

For those here who are hoping to set up their Project Fi wireless accounts, you will definitely need the new Project Fi app that Google just launched onto Google Play. Honestly, we don't think anyone is getting invites quite yet to try out the service, but...

HTC Would Rather be “Cool” Than Compete With Xiaomi, Predicts 29% Revenue Decline for Q2

Kellen April 29, 2015 63

HTC reported modest profit of $11 million for the quarter that just ended, with revenues also growing year-over-year, giving them a couple of quarters in a row of actual growth. Unfortunately, those positive signs aren't going to hang around long, as the...

Moto 360’s Monolink Band is Back In-Stock at Moto Maker

Kellen April 29, 2015 27

The Monolink band for the Moto 360 is back in-stock at Moto Maker! This is the little beauty that we took for a spin a couple of weeks ago. This band, which has been hard to come by since the smartwatch's introduction, will cost you an extra $50 on your custom...

Here is the LG G4 Official Product Video

Kellen April 29, 2015 23

Feeling a little hungover after yesterday's LG G4 festivities? We are too. But what better way to cure a hangover than another beer G4 video? This morning, LG posted the "official" product video for their new flagship smartphone, one that is ripe with drone...

TAG Heuer’s Android Wear Watch Will Cost Around $1,400, Have 40-Hour Battery Life

Kellen April 29, 2015 147

The first true premium smartwatch is coming later this year from TAG Heuer. That's right, Apple, plating a calculator watch in gold doesn't make it premium - at least in my book. The watch, as announced in March, will be made in partnership with Intel and...

Sprint Offering Half-Off Data Plans for Tablet Users

Tim April 28, 2015 16

For anyone picking up a new smartphone or updating an existing line through Sprint, you can grab half-off deals for select data plans on tablet devices. Specifically, Sprint is offering the deal for its 100MB-1GB plans, now priced at $5 a month for 100MB and $...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 Makes Controversial Pixel Search Bar Change

Kellen December 17, 2025 16

Within the past several days, a group of Pixel owners noticed a change to the way the Search bar at the bottom of their Pixel...

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Samsung December Updates Continue Roll Out to All These Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 16

Samsung started sending December updates to a batch of devices earlier in the week, but they weren't quite done with 2025....

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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 16

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 16

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 168

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 168

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 168

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 168

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 168

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 168

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 168

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 168

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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