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Google Search Results Will Now Show Related Apps With Relevant Content That Aren’t Installed on Your Phone

Kellen April 16, 2015 7

Soon, when you search Google for something, the search results will include related apps to your search whether you have them installed or not. Up until today, you may have seen apps show up in search results as having related content, but only if they were...

Deal: Last Chance for These $25 Bluetooth Ear Buds

Kellen April 16, 2015 17

If you want to get into the world of wireless Bluetooth earbuds, but don't necessarily want to fork out for the really expensive sets, we have a deal for you that's going away tomorrow. The Wireless Feather Bluetooth Earbuds that have been selling quite well...

No “Trusted Voice” Option Coming to the Nexus 6?

Kellen April 16, 2015 88

"Trusted Voice," the newest Smart Lock option that seems to be rolling out to select Lollipop devices running the newest version of Google Play services, allows you to setup a secure lock screen that can be bypassed by you saying, "OK, Google" when doing a...

IKEA’s Wireless Charging-Ready Furniture Arrives in the US “Late Spring”

Kellen April 16, 2015 45

Ever since IKEA and Samsung announced that they were teaming up to introduce a line of furniture with embedded wireless charging, we have been dying to get a look at the options, prices, and opportunities to buy them. With the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, along with...

First Look: Moto 360’s Gorgeous and Impossible to Find, Monolink Metal Band

Kellen April 16, 2015 85

When Motorola opened up its Moto Maker service to the Moto 360 a few weeks ago, Motorola asked if we would like to test it out by customizing a watch. We, of course, know how Moto Maker works after customizing a half-dozen Moto Xs over the last couple of years...

The New Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens Trailer is Here…Oh My

Kellen April 16, 2015 84

I don't care if it's not Android-related. Just watch it because it's your duty to.

Samsung Aims to Improve Galaxy S6 Battery Life in Latest Update

Kellen April 16, 2015 128

How has your battery life been on your Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S6 Edge? As you know, we considered each to have "average" battery life at best in our review. I don't think we are alone in describing it as that either. And while a number of you are reporting better...

“For Science” Android Collectibles Series Brings You Tesla, Newton, and Curie in Android Form

Kellen April 16, 2015 8

Ready to spend all of the lunch money that you saved up after purchasing the Series 5 box set of Android collectibles from February? Your answer will be "Yes" in a moment, once you see the the new "For Science" set that Dead Zebra is releasing on Monday, April...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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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