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T-Mobile’s Galaxy Note 3 is Getting Lollipop Today (Updated: This Week)

Kellen March 4, 2015 129

According to Samsung, the Galaxy Note 3 on T-Mobile is receiving its update to Android 5.0 Lollipop, today. The update will rollout as build N900TUVUFOB5. In the update, users will find all sorts of TouchWiz still. In our time with Lollipop on the Galaxy S5,...

Google Play Updated to V5.3.5, Includes Minor UI Tweaks

Kellen March 4, 2015 14

A new version of Google Play is rolling out on this here update Wednesday as version 5.3.5. The update seems pretty minor from what I can tell, but does change up a couple of things in individual app/music/movie listings. Instead of the notification bar in...

LG Exec Talks Upcoming G4, Reveals Plans for Device That “Stands Above the G Series”

Tim March 4, 2015 147

With HTC and Samsung done announcing new devices, at least for now, we still have a couple more companies who need to show off their plans for 2015; the biggest being LG. Speaking at MWC, LG's Cho Juno, who heads the company's mobile business, spoke of the...

Google Hangouts Updates to V3.0, Improves Stability and Performance

Kellen March 4, 2015 85

It's update Wednesday, friends. Google has already begun pushing updates a variety of apps like Drive, Opinion Rewards, and Hangouts. We aren't sure what's new in Drive and Opinion Rewards, but Googler Dennis Kiilerich took to Google+ to tell us what to expect...

3rd Party App Cards Starting to Show Up in Google Now

Kellen March 4, 2015 33

At the end of January, Google announced that we would all soon start seeing 3rd party app cards appear in Google Now, a move that has the potential to make the service exponentially more useful, assuming you aren't spammed to death and have enough control over...

Samsung Shows Off Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge Packaging in Unboxing Video

Kellen March 4, 2015 120

Samsung's Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge won't be available until some time in April, but thanks to an early unboxing through the company's own YouTube channel, we get a look at the official, minimal packaging. Yes, that means the faux wood boxes are gone! After...

Galaxy S6, S6 Edge Buyers to Receive 20+ Digital Freebies Through Galaxy Gifts

Tim March 4, 2015 60

As part of its existing Galaxy Gifts initiative, buyers of the upcoming Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge from Samsung will be treated to various app, games, and in-app content. The list contains over 20 offerings, all of which will be downloadable via the Samsung...

Huawei Might Just be the Next Nexus Maker

Kellen March 4, 2015 179

Over the last week or so, rumors suggesting that a Chinese smartphone maker would make the next Nexus phone have really heated up. I still haven't fully wrapped my brain around the idea, but I can't say that I would be opposed to it. Companies like Lenovo,...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 179

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 179

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 179

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 179

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 179

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 179

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 179

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 179

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 129

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 129

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 129

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 129

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 129

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 129

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 129

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 129

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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