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AT&T Pushes Android 5.0.1 “Lollipop” Update to LG G3

Tim February 10, 2015 38

For users of the LG G3 on AT&T, today is a very special day for you. AT&T is now pushing out Android 5.0.1 "Lollipop" to your device, finally bringing you up to speed with just a handful of other devices currently running the latest version of our...

Free: Google Will Give You 2GB of Drive Space by Completing a Simply Security Checkup

Kellen February 10, 2015 39

For Safer Internet Day, Google wants to give you free things. More specifically, Google wants to give you 2GB of free, permanent Google Drive storage by completing a simple security checkup. Your favorite services company is using the day to help remind you...

Lollipop Update for HTC One (M8) on T-Mobile Rolling Out Now

Kellen February 10, 2015 14

Owners of the HTC One (M8) through T-Mobile, your Android 5.0.1 "Lollipop" is now available. Originally scheduled for release yesterday, the update was pushed one day to today, which you likely didn't even realize. On that note - even though HTC technically...

Sling TV Offering Free Week Trial, Hopes You End Up Cutting the Cable Cord

Tim February 9, 2015 68

Sling TV, Dish Network's alternative to cable TV, is now open for business. If you have not heard about Sling TV yet, allow me to briefly explain. Basically, it's on-demand TV which is streamed over the Interwebz. To start, you pay for a basic package which is...

Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 Tablet on Sale for Only $299, Limited Time Offer

Tim February 9, 2015 17

For a limited time only, Amazon is hosting a sale on a few of its Kindle tablets, but one in particular caught our attention more so than the others. Priced at just $299, you can grab a Fire HDX 8.9 tablet, which is usually listed at $479.99. This tablet is...

nowPaper Updated to Version 4.0, Brings London Location and Performance Boost

Tim February 9, 2015 17

A major update hit nowPaper over the weekend, kicking it to version 4.0. Inside, the developer behind the app included a full rewrite, allowing users to see major speed boosts and performance improvements across the app. Not only should the app feel smoother,...

This is My Android: February 2015

Kellen February 9, 2015 83

Quite often, we get asked things like, "What icon pack or wallpaper is in that screenshot?" or "What is that widget?" or "What phone are you currently using?" To hopefully help provide answers to those questions in a more official capacity, rather than so...

3 Android Games Worth Owning: Blek, Lex, Unpossible

Tim February 9, 2015 28

Lately, we have been giving a few of our favorite apps and games a bit of special highlight treatment, just to make sure that anyone who has yet to find these awesome time wasters can do so thanks to our help. This time, I have three games which you should...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 38

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 38

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 38

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 38

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 38

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 38

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 38

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 38

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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