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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...

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...

Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 115

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 115

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 115

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 115

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 115

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 115

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 115

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 115

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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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