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Friday App Sales: Music DJ Mixer, Table Tennis Touch, Dungeon Crawlers, and More

Tim May 15, 2015 14

It's Friday, which may mean you need a few new apps or games to keep you busy over the next couple of days. This week, a few good titles are on sale through Google Play. These titles include the Toca series of games, Dungeon Crawlers, Table Tennis Touch, and...

Deal: Pick Up a Pebble Smartwatch for $89, Pebble Steel for $149

Tim May 15, 2015 29

Were you thinking about picking up a smartwatch anytime soon? If so, a Pebble is always a decent choice, and for a limited time, you can pick one up on sale straight from Pebble. For a limited time, buyers can grab a Pebble for $89.99, down from $99.99, or a...

Google’s “Designed for Families” Reported to Launch at Google I/O

Tim May 15, 2015 25

According to a reported email from Google to app developers, the company may soon release its kid-friendly, family-focused version of Google Play during this year's Google I/O. Previously announced by Google back in mid April, Designed for Families helps...

CBS All Access, FOX NOW, HGTV, and More Apps Now Support Chromecast

Tim May 15, 2015 68

A few new apps are supporting Chromecast this week, bringing even more content to cord cutters who utilizes Google's HDMI dongle. The apps with newly added casting support are CBS All Access, FOX NOW, HGTV, Pluto TV, FXNOW, and Haystack. CBS, FOX, HGTV, and...

Noodlecake Launches Sunburn! to Google Play, Gather Your Crew and Jump Into the Sun

Tim May 15, 2015 19

Your crew is stranded in space, scattered along neighboring planets. You are the commanding officer of this failed mission, and it is up to you to gather your crew using a jetpack, and then fly everyone into the Sun. What a graceful death that would be. This...

Android 5.1.1 Update Rolling Out to ASUS ZenWatch, According to Owners (Update: Download Link Added)

Tim May 15, 2015 21

According to a couple members of the reddit community, the ZenWatch from ASUS is being updated to Android 5.1.1. At this time, the rollout does not appear to be widespread, so if you have yet to see it hit your watch, don't worry. Android 5.1.1 brings many...

Samsung Teases ‘Iron Man’ Galaxy S6 Edge on Twitter

Tim May 15, 2015 57

Today, Samsung is making that rumored "Iron Man" edition of the Galaxy S6 Edge very official through Twitter. Previously written up, but with no official images to include, Samsung provides a look at the upcoming retail box for the device, and seriously, it...

Snake Rewind Hits Google Play, From the Original Creator of Nokia’s Snake

Tim May 14, 2015 26

From Taneli Armanto, the original creator of Snake, partnered with Rumilus Design, Snake Rewind has hit Google Play. In Snake Rewind, you will be transported back in time to the days of yore when everyone rocked a Nokia phone, and the best mobile game they had...

2026 March Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen March 3, 2026 26

The March Pixel update is available for download today and it's a big one. Not only is it a Pixel Feature Drop (all new...

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March Pixel Feature Drop Arriving With 12+ New Features

Kellen March 3, 2026 26

The March Google Pixel update arrived today as the March Pixel Feature Drop and there are a ton of new features and changes....

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March Pixel Watch Feature Drop is a Huge Update

Kellen March 3, 2026 26

The March Pixel Watch Feature Drop is here with several new features for Pixel Watch owners. Google isn't only bringing new...

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Google Pixel’s Now Playing App is Available!

Kellen March 2, 2026 26

The Google Pixel line gets an official Now Playing music app. You can download it now. A couple of weeks ago, we talked about...

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Qualcomm Just Told Us the Chip in the Next Samsung Galaxy Watch

Kellen March 2, 2026 26

We have a new wearable chip for the next wave of smartwatches! Chipsets aren't typically an exciting thing to talk about, but...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra: 5 Reasons to Buy Samsung’s Newest Flagship

Tim February 26, 2026 26

We have the brand new Galaxy S26 Ultra from Samsung now up for pre-order. It's quite the looker, featuring a slightly updated...

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Android 17 Beta 2 Released for Pixel Devices!

Tim February 26, 2026 26

Android 17 Beta 2 has been released for Pixel devices. You'll find support for the build all the way back to the Pixel 6...

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There is a Free Double Storage Galaxy S26 Ultra Deal, Plus You Get a $200 Gift Card

Kellen February 26, 2026 26

Samsung is going softer than usual with its Galaxy S26 launch deals and it's kind of bumming me out. Where's the double...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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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