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Chrome Beta 43 for Android Gets Faster Checkouts With Help From Google Wallet

Kellen April 23, 2015 17

Chrome Beta for Android is receiving an update today to version 43.0.2357.38 that attempts to speed up your online shopping experience. It also squashes bugs and speeds up the app's performance. As for the shopping changes, Google is claiming that this new...

Report: Yahoo Planning Google Now, Siri Competitor Codenamed ‘Index’

Tim April 23, 2015 55

According to sources of Business Insider, Yahoo is hard at work, making a competitor to Google Now and Apple's Siri. Reported to feature the ability to index a users' entire email archive, then spit it back at you in a contextual and helpful manner, the...

Quick Look: Spigen’s Galaxy S6 Edge Cases

Kellen April 23, 2015 41

Now that our reviews of the Galaxy S6 (review) and Galaxy S6 Edge (review) are out of the way, it's time to start thinking about life with each phone in the near future and beyond, and that means getting are hands on things like accessories to either add...

Google Keep Update Brings Note Browsing to Android Wear

Kellen April 23, 2015 23

Google Keep may not be the best note taking or to-do list app around, but it has Google's support and therefore makes it impossible not to use at times. I actually find myself using it quite often, just because of its simplicity for when I want to make...

Looks Like Samsung’s Next Gear Watch Will be Round

Kellen April 23, 2015 100

You all remember Samsung's line of Gear devices, don't you? They were the wearables that were originally rushed to market, featured nipple cameras, and only worked with Samsung devices. They also ran Tizen, were re-done a number of times yet never seemed to...

Noodlecake Publishes Beatdown! to Google Play, a Beat ’em Up Game With Epic Boss Battles

Tim April 23, 2015 12

This morning, a new title from popular publisher Noodlecake has hit Google Play, called Beatdown! In this beat 'em up styled title, you go through 20 levels of baddies, fighting your way to 5 epic boss battles. Over the course of your adventure, you shall...

OnePlus Celebrates One’s First Birthday With One Dollar Price Cut

Tim April 23, 2015 77

The OnePlus One has turned a year old, and to celebrate, the manufacturer that "Never Settles" is slashing the price of their device, by a single dollar. While that may not seem very cool at all, the OnePlus is already priced starting at $299, which leaves...

Samsung Gear VR for Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge Arrives May 8, Preorder on April 24 (Updated)

Tim April 23, 2015 14

The latest version of Gear VR, Samsung's virtual reality headset that was once only available for the Galaxy Note 4, will soon be purchasable by owners of the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge. Labeled as an Innovator Edition, units will go on sale May 8 for an...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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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