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Google is Working on Improving Battery Tech for Consumer Electronics

Kellen April 10, 2015 50

According to the Wall Street Journal, Google has a small group inside its Google X research lab to try and improve battery technology for things like smartphones and wearables. The group is led former Apple battery guru, Dr. Ramesh Bhardwaj, who of course, was...

Kindle App for Android Gets a Big Update, Adds Word Wise and More

Kellen April 10, 2015 14

The Kindle app for Android received a big update yesterday that includes one of the most popular e-reader features, Word Wise. The update also lets you learn more about books and authors before reading them, adds flashcard creation from textbooks, word look-...

LastPass for Android Gets Biggest Update Yet – Material Update, Easier Navigation

Kellen April 10, 2015 17

LastPass, one of the most popular password lockers on the planet, received its biggest update to date today on Android. The update introduces Google's Material Design, along with easier navigation elements, the floating action button, a simpler drawer, and...

Verizon: We Now Have Over 15 Phones With VoLTE, 1 Billion HD Voice Calls Placed

Kellen April 10, 2015 181

Verizon might not have been first to launch Voice-over-LTE (VoLTE), but they are ready to talk about how awesome they think their version of the service is, especially with it being nationwide since late last year, while other carriers are still slowly rolling...

Here is the Launch Day Commercial for the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge

Kellen April 10, 2015 37

Such anticipation. I don't know that I've ever had that tingling sensation in my toes before opening up a new phone, like I may have before jumping off a cliff, but I guess it's possible. And not that I've jumped off a cliff before, but imagining it already...

If You Want an Unlocked Galaxy S6, eBay has You Covered for $699

Kellen April 10, 2015 62

A number of you have expressed interest in purchasing an unlocked Samsung Galaxy S6, even though Samsung hasn't officially announced one for the US. I can't say I blame you for wanting the carrier-removed variant, as it doesn't contain (as much) bloatware and...

Star Wars Movie Collection Now Available on Google Play, Amazon, and iTunes

Tim April 10, 2015 26

As announced earlier this week, the entire Star Wars movie collection, Episode I through Episode VI, is now available in Digital HD via Google Play, Amazon, and iTunes. Each movie can be purchased separately, or you can buy the Collection, which will save you...

Galaxy S6, S6 Edge, and HTC One M9 are All Available Today!

Kellen April 10, 2015 86

April 10 is here! Did you order your Apple Watch yet? Errr, that's not what we care about. What is happening today....oh yeah! Star Wars is now available digitally! No...well, that's awesome news, but that's not what we care about either at this moment. Ahh...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 86

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 86

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 86

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 86

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 86

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 86

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 86

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 86

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 50

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 50

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 50

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 50

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 50

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 50

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 50

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 50

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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