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Google: USB Type-C Coming to Android Phones in Near Future

Tim March 11, 2015 115

USB Type-C, featured on Apple's new MacBook and Google's new Chromebook Pixel, is coming to Android phones. In a video from Google which goes over the benefits of USB Type-C, product manager Adam Rodriguez states that the company is very committed to the new...

Google Releases Street Art Watch Face Pack, Features Art From 20+ Artists

Tim March 11, 2015 30

A new Android Wear watch face pack is available straight from Google, called Street Art. In this pack, Google curates a good selection of bright and pleasant faces for fans of street art, straight from its own Google Art Project. Artists featured include...

You Can No Longer Buy Devices on Google Play, Also Can’t Use Google Play Credit on the Google Store

Kellen March 11, 2015 40

With the arrival of the new Google Store, you may be wondering what will happen to all of the devices that were listed on Google Play. The short answer - they are gone. If you click on the "Devices" link on Google Play, you will now be re-directed to the new...

Google Opens the Google Store for Device Sales, Introduces New Chromebook Pixel

Kellen March 11, 2015 80

Forget update Wednesday, today is about Google's devices, the new store they plan to sell them through, and a new addition to the line-up. Announced moments ago, say "Hello" to the Google Store, your place to learn about and buy all of the devices made by...

DirecTV App Update to Allow for HBO and Cinemax Streaming

Tim March 11, 2015 6

For users of DirecTV, an update went out to its official application, allowing customers to stream HBO and Cinemax channels directly to their devices. In total, there are 15 new channels for you to enjoy. On top of the new content, the company also included a...

If You Want the White Search Box in Google Play, Do This

Kellen March 11, 2015 52

Ready? 1. Open Google Play. 2. Hit the "recent apps" button and swipe away Google Play. 3. Re-open Google Play. 4. Win! Or you can follow this GIF. Also, welcome back, spinning arrow friend. Via: +Kirill Grouchnikov

Deal: LG G Watch on Sale for $99 Through Verizon

Tim March 11, 2015 27

For those of you who still might want to enter the Android Wear world, but don't feel like spending a ton of cash, Verizon is currently selling the G Watch from LG for just $99. Compared to its usual price of over $200, more than 50% off ain't all bad. The G...

Chrome 41 Comes to Android With Pull-to-Reload, Chrome Beta 42 Adds Site Notifications

Kellen March 11, 2015 35

The Chrome team is "exhilarated" and "delighted" today to announce updates for its Chrome apps for Android. Chrome stable received the bump to version 41, which includes pull-to-reload from the top of most websites. Trust me when I say that this is one of...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 35

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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Pixel Watch 4 Updates Bring New Gestures, Smarter Smart Replies

Kellen December 9, 2025 35

The Pixel Watch 4 is seeing its own little Feature Drop this morning with a handful of new features. Google is adding a...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 115

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 115

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 115

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 115

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 115

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 115

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 115

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 115

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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