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Nexus 6 Gets Android 5.1 Update as Early as Today

Kellen March 11, 2015 60

Nexus 6 owners, we know you weren't exactly ecstatic when Android 5.1 was announced and immediately became available to the Nexus 5, Nexus 10, Nexus 7 (2013), and Nexus 4 instead of your shiny new whale. I can't say I blame you. Those devices are well over a...

Verizon’s Nexus 6 Officially Arrives Tomorrow With Android 5.1

Kellen March 11, 2015 206

After months of waiting, Verizon has made it official - the Nexus 6 will be available tomorrow, March 12. Through a note in their news center, Verizon thanks Nexus fans for their patience while waiting for Google's new flagship phone that debuted back in...

HTC One E9 Reportedly Photographed, Sports 5.5″ QHD Display and Dual Tone Color

Tim March 10, 2015 67

Photos of an alleged One E9 from HTC have hit the web, courtesy of Chinese regulators. For Americans, existence of the E9 does not mean too much quite yet, as usually, HTC has an overseas device that they tout as a secondary flagship. If history serves us...

Yo, Developers, the Android 5.1 SDK was Released Today

Kellen March 10, 2015 13

After announcing Android 5.1 and then giving us factory images of the latest build for a handful of Nexus devices, Google went ahead this morning and also made the new Android 5.1 SDK available. The new SDK falls under API Level 22 and includes a small set of...

Deal: 3 Days Left to Score the Android Game Developer Bundle for $49

Tim March 10, 2015

Currently available in the DL Deals Store is a Android Game Developer bundle, priced at $49, 93% off its list price of nearly $800. In this bundle, users gain access to a complete 7-course series of guides, all of which will make you the best Android game...

DisplayMate: Galaxy S6 Matches and Breaks Records in Smartphone Display Performance

Tim March 10, 2015 169

In the latest report filed by Display Mate, the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge dominated Lab testing, making it one of, if not the best display you can currently find in a smartphone. Matched only by Samsung's other champion, the Galaxy Note 4 from last year,...

Pocket Casts Gets Its Big Material Makeover in V5.0

Kellen March 10, 2015 33

Shifty Jelly, makers of popular podcasting app, Pocket Casts, released version 5.0 of the app this afternoon. The update, as you may have been anticipating, is the big Material Design makeover you have all been waiting for. The new app is fit with animations,...

What’s New in Android 5.1? Here are a Few Things.

Kellen March 10, 2015 148

Yesterday, Google took the wraps off Android 5.1, which remains as Lollipop and is mostly an update that pushes performance improvements and bug fixes. With that said, there are still a whole bunch of subtle changes here and there that you will either...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 148

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 148

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 148

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 148

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 148

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 148

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 148

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 148

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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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