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Action Launcher 3.3 Now Available for Download, Includes Live Wallpaper API Support

Tim March 24, 2015 11

An update for Action Launcher, bringing it to version 3.3, is now available on Google Play. Included in the update, live wallpaper API support has been added, enabling Quicktheme to reliably work with live wallpaper apps. In addition, shortcuts and gestures...

Google Fiber Comes to Salt Lake City, Completion Date Currently Unknown

Tim March 24, 2015 48

Announced this morning, Google Fiber is coming to Salt Lake City. As the newest city to get an official green light, SLC will eventually be encircled with a fiber optic backbone, with cables extending into the city via existing telephone poles and electrical...

Question of the Day: Which Widgets are on Your Home Screens?

Kellen March 24, 2015 295

When we talk about the differences in Android vs. iOS, someone almost always brings up one of Android's strengths over its counterpart as being "widgets." Sure, iOS claims to have widgets, but they are really just panels of info in their notification shade,...

Pioneer’s NEX Series of Android Auto Head Units are Now Available, Range From $700 to $1400

Tim March 24, 2015 103

Pioneer's line of in-dash multimedia receivers, which were previewed at this year's CES in Las Vegas, are now available for all through select retailers and online at Pioneer's website. These units run Android Auto, Google's OS for vehicles, but also come with...

AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Also Appears to be Getting Lollipop Today (Updated)

Kellen March 24, 2015 34

AT&T's Galaxy Note 4 may not be the only Note receiving its update to Android 5.0 Lollipop today. According to a couple of our readers, a 1GB update is also rolling out to the Galaxy Note 3 on AT&T that is more than likely a bump to 5.0.1. The update...

‘Pay With OpenTable’ Now Available for Android, Wait for the Check No Longer

Tim March 24, 2015 54

Pay with OpenTable is now available for Android users. The service, which is somewhat limited in availability as of right now in certain markets, allows diners to pay their check without having to wait for the waiter or waitress to come with the check. To pay...

LG G Flex 2 Hits US Cellular on March 26, $149 With 2-Year Agreement

Tim March 24, 2015 19

LG G Flex 2 availability on US Cellular was announced this morning, with the release date set for March 26. Available for $149.99 on a two-year agreement, or $0 on a US Cellular installment agreement, the G Flex 2 is the latest device from LG to feature a...

Amazon Fire TV and TV Stick Update Introduces USB Storage, Hotel and Dorm WiFi Connectivity, and More

Kellen March 24, 2015 17

Amazon announced this morning that a major update will be rolling out to the Fire TV and Fire TV Stick over the coming weeks. The update introduces expandable USB storage to the Fire TV, allows you to connect either device to hotel or dorm room WiFi, adds...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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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