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HTC Shows Off One M9 Features in Some Really Awkward Videos

Kellen March 16, 2015 46

When HTC isn't reminding the world that the "Ultra Melt Your Face Off Mode" found in the new HTC One M9 is only an included feature because current handsets in the wild are running software that isn't final, they are putting together promo videos to you know,...

Motorola Gallery Receives Update With Material Enhancements, Highlight Reel on More Devices

Kellen March 16, 2015 30

Motorola pushed an update to its Gallery app this afternoon that includes a number of Material Design enhancements, along with a new icon. The update also improves the camera roll view sorting, introduces a "simplified design of Highlight Reel," adds quicker...

Deal: Add a Waterproof Jive Jumbo Bluetooth Speaker to Your Life for Just $23

Kellen March 16, 2015

I can think of a number of situations where I may want some music to be playing but wouldn't need (or want) the best sounding, most expensive Bluetooth speaker on the market. There are those times - like say, at the beach or a friend's BBQ or while camping or...

Verizon Nexus 6 Orders are Already Shipping and Arriving

Kellen March 16, 2015 175

Verizon's Nexus 6 became available for purchase last Thursday with an estimated ship or arrival date of March 18. If you took the plunge and ordered last week, you may receive your phone well-before the 18th. A number of our readers pinged us within the last...

Smartwatches Aren’t Smart Enough

Ron March 16, 2015 179

Smartwatches are back in the news again thanks to Apple's latest event, and it has me thinking about a topic that I am tired of thinking about. It's not necessarily that I don't want a smartwatch or that I can't see their prospective usefulness, but rather,...

Reminder: Google I/O 2015 Registration Opens Tomorrow at 9am PDT (Updated)

Tim March 16, 2015 37

UPDATE: GOOGLE I/O REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. REGISTER HERE. If you had plans on attending this year's Google I/O, getting registered is easily the hardest part of the process. In previous years, you would have to be quick on the draw, hoping to snag one of...

You May Need to Buy Oven Mitts With Your HTC One M9

Tim March 16, 2015 111

According to overseas site Tweakers, it appears the HTC One M9 and GFXBench don't mix. GFXBench is a popular benchmarking app, which is run on most flagship devices, just for the simple gratification of comparing devices to one another. Unfortunately, as seen...

Motorola Begins Testing Lollipop Update for Moto X (1st Gen)

Tim March 16, 2015 92

After a long wait, it appears Motorola is finally shipping out soak test invites for Moto X (1st Gen) owners, bringing them up to Android 5.0.2. According to Motorola's Luciano Carvalho, the company has no current plans to bring Android 5.1 to the device, but...

Google Pixel’s Now Playing App is Available!

Kellen March 2, 2026 92

The Google Pixel line gets an official Now Playing music app. You can download it now. A couple of weeks ago, we talked about...

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Qualcomm Just Told Us the Chip in the Next Samsung Galaxy Watch

Kellen March 2, 2026 92

We have a new wearable chip for the next wave of smartwatches! Chipsets aren't typically an exciting thing to talk about, but...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra: 5 Reasons to Buy Samsung’s Newest Flagship

Tim February 26, 2026 92

We have the brand new Galaxy S26 Ultra from Samsung now up for pre-order. It's quite the looker, featuring a slightly updated...

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Android 17 Beta 2 Released for Pixel Devices!

Tim February 26, 2026 92

Android 17 Beta 2 has been released for Pixel devices. You'll find support for the build all the way back to the Pixel 6...

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There is a Free Double Storage Galaxy S26 Ultra Deal, Plus You Get a $200 Gift Card

Kellen February 26, 2026 92

Samsung is going softer than usual with its Galaxy S26 launch deals and it's kind of bumming me out. Where's the double...

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Samsung Quickly Smacking $700 Off Galaxy S26+

Kellen February 26, 2026 92

With the dust settled from yesterday's Unpacked event, we're still looking for the best Galaxy S26 deals to be had. We know...

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Samsung Quickly Slaps $500 Off Galaxy S26

Kellen February 25, 2026 92

The best Galaxy S26 deal is a quick $500 off from Samsung, thanks to a wide range of trade-in devices worth that much. Buying...

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Galaxy S26 Series Made Official, Starts at $899

Tim February 25, 2026 92

Samsung's Galaxy S26 lineup is now official, and for those who have been following Galaxy news for the past few months, the...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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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