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Google Posts Android 5.0.2 Factory Images for Nexus 9 WiFi and LTE

Kellen May 5, 2015 13

And just like we said they would, Google has posted factory images of the Android 5.0.2 "LRX22L" update that is rolling out today to the Nexus 9. Both LTE and WiFi models have files available, so be sure to grab the correct set. You can find them at the source...

First Project Fi Invites are Going Out and We Have New Info on Google Voice Integration (Updated)

Kellen May 5, 2015 55

According to at least one user over at reddit, Project Fi invites are starting to arrive in inboxes. We have yet to receive an invite ourselves and haven't heard from anyone else who has, but this user posted up a walk-through of the setup process, all of...

Comparison: LG G4 vs. Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge vs. HTC One M9

Tim May 5, 2015 141

The latest flagship devices from Samsung, LG, and HTC have been unveiled. With that, it's time for consumers to begin researching which one will be best for them, as each device offers something quite different. Without question, the G4, One M9, and Galaxy S6...

Motorola Seems to be Gearing Up for a Wave of Android 5.1 Updates, Here are the Release Notes

Kellen May 5, 2015 104

Motorola seems to be gearing up to unleash a wave of Android 5.1 updates onto its entire line-up of devices. We first saw Android 5.1 release notes show up for the Moto X (1st gen) in Brazil a couple of weeks back, but we are now seeing sets for the AT&T...

HTC Cuts RE Camera Price by $50 for Mother’s Day, Now Just $149.99 Plus $60 Worth of Free Accessories

Tim May 5, 2015 24

In case you are scrambling to find a neat Mother's Day gift, or possibly even an early Father's Day gift, HTC has cut the price of the RE Camera, dropping it by $50 to just $149.99. The RE Camera is an ultra portable periscope-looking device that allows you...

Samsung Said to be Preparing Big Camera Update for Galaxy S6 With Android 5.1.1

Kellen May 5, 2015 24

The folks over at SamMobile have heard through sources that Samsung is preparing a sizeable update for the cameras in their new flagships, the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge. The update should come as a part of the phone's Android 5.1.1 update. According to...

Emergency Dialing Maintenance Update Coming to Nexus 6 and Moto X (Updated)

Kellen May 5, 2015 56

According to Motorola, a maintenance release (update) is schedule to go live for the Nexus 6, Moto X (2nd gen), and Moto X (1st gen) some time in the very near future (Edit: DROID Turbo, Ultra, and Moto X Pro as well). Motorola posted a document detailing the...

Deal: Motorola’s $225-Off Moto X Deal is Live – $349 for 32GB, $374 for 64GB

Kellen May 5, 2015 61

The $225-off Moto X (2nd gen) deal that Motorola announced yesterday is live in their store. Initially, the details for the deal were a little scarce, but we now know exactly what you are looking at. For $349, Motorola will hand you a custom designed Moto X (...

Chrome Gets 5 Wild New Gemini AI Features

Kellen January 28, 2026 61

Google has essentially launched its new vision for Chrome today with an announcement for several new Gemini-powered features...

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Galaxy Z TriFold US Sales Open January 30, Priced at $2,899

Tim January 27, 2026 61

Samsung has confirmed Galaxy Z TriFold availability for the US. The trifold will go on sale starting January 30, priced at $2...

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T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen January 27, 2026 61

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

Tim January 22, 2026 61

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

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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 61

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 61

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 61

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 61

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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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