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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...

Nova Launcher Beta Updated With More Material Design, New Features

Tim March 10, 2015 42

A beta update is available for Nova Launcher users, one which includes plenty of Material Design aesthetics and new features. The update brings a true Lollipop feel to the application, which should now look much nicer with devices currently running Lollipop....

Moto E 4G LTE Available on Cricket Wireless Starting March 13

Tim March 10, 2015 31

The Moto E 4G LTE, Motorola's latest affordable device, will be available on Cricket Wireless starting March 13. Priced at just $130, the Moto E runs Lollipop right out of the box, features a 4.5" qHD display, quad-core processor, and 5MP rear-facing shooter. ...

Alleged Early Press Render of Upcoming LG G4 Leaked

Tim March 10, 2015 115

A reported "non-final" press render of the upcoming G4 from LG has hit the Internet, and if you are a fan of the G3 and the G Flex series, this may be your ultimate dream device. Looking like a hybrid between the G3 and G Flex (and G Flex 2), this render...

Moto 360 Comes to Moto Maker Today (Updated)

Kellen March 10, 2015 74

At the end of February, Motorola announced that they would bring Moto 360 to their Moto Maker customization tool in March. Well, we are in March and they appear to be ready to go live with it. The Moto 360 page changed today to say "Now available in Moto Maker...

Choosing the Best Smartphone Camera [Opinion]

Ron March 10, 2015 84

Megapixels. Sensors. Aperture. White balance. Shutter Speed. Optical Image Stabilization. Ultrapixels. ISO. Bokeh. Exposure. Every year we see new flagship phones released, followed by more buzz words explaining why each OEM has the best camera on their...

Report: Android Wear to Get WiFi Support and Gesture Control in New Update

Kellen March 10, 2015 78

According to a report out of The Verge, Google is readying a new update for Android Wear that will enable WiFi support for equipped handsets. Adding WiFi would allow for devices with WiFi to be able to continue to receive notifications or see Google Now cards...

Android 5.1 Factory Images Available for Nexus Devices (Updated)

Kellen March 9, 2015 291

Update April 14: Nexus 7 (2013) WiFi and LTE models, along with the Nexus 4 are now available. Update April 8: Google added Android 5.1 (LMY47D) images for the Nexus 7 2012 "Mobile." Updated March 25: Google added Android 5.1 (LMY47I) images for the Nexus 5...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 291

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 291

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 291

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 291

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 291

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 291

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 291

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 291

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 148

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 148

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 148

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 148

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 148

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 148

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 148

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 148

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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