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“Sponsored” Apps Will Soon be Listed on Google Play

Kellen February 26, 2015 31

It's still probably safe to say that Google is an ad company. Out of all the cool products and services of Google's that you use each day, ads are how Google makes most of its money. So this morning's announcement, about new "sponsored" apps and search results...

Report: Google to Launch Android Pay API at Google I/O in May

Tim February 25, 2015 37

According to sources of Ars Technica, Google will unveil and launch a new service called Android Pay at this year's I/O conference in May. Android Pay, a separate entity from Google Wallet, will allow third party app developers to implement a mobile payments...

HTC Posts Stream Info for One M9 Unveiling During MWC

Tim February 25, 2015 20

March 1 is going to be a big day for Android fans. MWC will host the unveiling of the Galaxy S6 from Samsung, and more importantly for this particular post, HTC's upcoming One M9. HTC has posted streaming information for the unveiling event, which is set to...

Here is a 360-Degree GIF of the Verizon Nexus 6 (Updated)

Kellen February 25, 2015 165

For the most part, we believe that Verizon will one day sell the Nexus 6, Google's newest whale of a smartphone (our review). We don't know when that will be, but previous reports and our own sources have been under the impression that February 26 is/was more...

Matias Duarte Hosting ‘Ask Matias Anything’ Next Tuesday at 10am Pacific

Tim February 25, 2015 12

For anyone who might get a kick out of it, Matias Duarte, the overseer of the Android user experience as a whole at Google, is hosting an Ask Matias Anything online event, where users can come ask questions and gets answers from the man himself about design. ...

Samsung Galaxy S6 Reportedly Photographed, Likely a Prototype Model (Updated: S6 Edge Too)

Tim February 25, 2015 139

According to a user on XDA, he is in possession of an "engineering sample" of the upcoming Galaxy S6 from Samsung, and has decided to bless the Internet with various photos of the device. While the device may still just be a prototype, it is possible that the...

Google Updates Calendar, Brings User Requested Features Such as 7-Day Week View (Updated: APK)

Tim February 25, 2015 35

Google is rolling out a big update to its official Calendar app, complete with new features that were suggested right from within the community. The biggest of which, if you asked us, is a new 7-day week view option that allows for pinch-to-zoom. With this,...

Sony Outs Xperia Z4 Tablet With 2K Display Ahead of MWC

Tim February 25, 2015 45

It appears that Sony accidentally posted up information regarding a soon-to-be announced Xperia Z4 Tablet through the Xperia Lounge application, then quickly pulled it before too much damage was done. However, the company was not quick enough, and we are left...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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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