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Android’s Next Maintenance Release, Likely Android 5.1, Coming in March

Kellen February 18, 2015 103

According to HTC's Mo Versi, the next maintenance release (MR) for Android is coming in March. He didn't specify the version number, but with Android 5.1 already running on Android One devices, I would be surprised he he wasn't talking about 5.1. Then again,...

Qualcomm Announces Four New Processors, High-End Features for Mid-Range Devices

Tim February 18, 2015 20

This morning, Qualcomm announced four new Snapdragon processors, made specifically for those new to smartphones and in emerging markets, but that smartphone enthusiasts can appreciate as well. More precisely, we have the Snapdragon 415, 425, 618, and 620. ...

Verizon Wireless CEO Dan Mead to Retire, John Stratton Replaces Him

Kellen February 18, 2015 59

Yesterday, Verizon Wireless appointed John Stratton as its new CEO, replacing Dan Mead, who had been in charge of Verizon's wireless arm since 2010. Mead is headed for retirement. The news really changes nothing from a customer perspective, but we wanted to...

NVIDIA Pushes Update to SHIELD Tablet, Includes Battery Life Improvements and More

Tim February 18, 2015 11

NVIDIA began pushing a new update to SHIELD Tablet owners last night and this morning, known as 'Upgrade 2.2,' bringing with it many improvements since the last major update which was for Lollipop. Inside, NVIDIA is offering additional PC games to stream...

T-Mobile Galaxy S5 Receiving Lollipop Update Now (Updated)

Kellen February 18, 2015 57

T-Mobile Galaxy S5 owners, your Android 5.0 "Lollipop" update has arrived. At least according to a handful of our readers. The update starting pushing within the last couple of hours and weighs in at around 939MB. Neither Samsung or T-Mobile have updated their...

Neptune Duo Actually Introduces an Interesting Concept, But Still Misses

Kellen February 17, 2015 44

Announced this morning, the Neptune Duo is an Android "Lollipop" powered product that is made up of two parts - a large, smart cuff-like wearable (it's not a watch) that wants to be your primary device known as the Hub, paired with a dumb, secondary display...

Deal: 3 Year Subscription to Anonymizer Universal VPN for $55

Tim February 17, 2015

The government - there is no doubt that they have their eyes on us (places tinfoil hat on head). To help keep their prying eyes from whatever it is you might be doing online, since it's none of our business, you can score a 3 year subscription to Anonymizer...

Action Launcher Version 3.2 Now on Google Play, Features Massive Changelog

Tim February 17, 2015 13

A new version of Action Launcher is now available for all to download on Google Play, that being version 3.2. Inside version 3.2, users are treated to a new Quickpage feature, which is a fully-featured Home screen, accessed right from the edge of your display....

Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 103

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 103

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 103

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 103

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 103

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 103

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 103

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 103

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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