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Tinder Plus, a Paid Version of the Popular Dating App, Coming to Android Next Month

Tim February 2, 2015 32

According to the latest report, Tinder, the dating app most of you who are not already taken have probably tried a few times, will soon adopt a premium version called Tinder Plus. In this Plus version, users will be able to redo or "undo" selections they have...

kovdev Hosting $0.99 Sale for All Icon Packs on Google Play

Tim February 2, 2015 21

Our buddy Dave Kover, otherwise known in the community at kovdev, is hosting a sale on his entire icon pack suite - 12 icon packs in total, all for $0.99 each. While all of the classics, such as Tersus and Lustre are there, you can also snag his newest...

Download: Android 5.0.2 OTA Updates for Nexus Devices (Updated: Nexus 7 Mobile)

Kellen February 2, 2015 1

Update 2/2: Nexus 7 Mobile links (both 2012 and 2013) added. Update 1/20: Nexus 10 link added. Now that Android 5.0.2 factory images have been posted for more devices (Nexus 7 2013 and Nexus 10) and over-the-air (OTA) updates are starting to rollout, it's...

Nexus 5 16GB and 32GB in Black Back and In-Stock on Google Play

Kellen February 2, 2015 46

The Nexus 5, a phone whose life may come to an end on March 31, is back in-stock on Google Play in black and with either 16GB or 32GB of storage. This is arguably still one of the best (if not the best) phone deals around. For just $349, you can get an...

Humble Bundle Offers Suite of Cartoon Network Apps, Average Price Sits at Just $5

Tim February 2, 2015

A new Humble Bundle for mobile users has been posted, granting access to a full suite of Cartoon Network apps for a very low price. Featuring what appears to be all of the Regular Show and Adventure Time apps, plus a few others like CN Superstar Soccer, you...

NBA Releases Official All-Star NYC App for Android

Tim February 2, 2015 7

The NBA released its official application for the upcoming All-Star game in New York City to Google Play this week, allowing basketball fans everywhere to get in on the celebrations. Not only is the app good for attendees of the game, with public transit...

Android Distribution Updated for February 2015 – Lollipop Makes First Appearance at 1.6%

Tim February 2, 2015 27

The Android platform distribution was updated this morning for the month of February with Kit Kat (Android 4.4) still holding the majority of usage at 39.7%, up from 39.1% the previous month. A newcomer is also present on this month's page, that being Android...

Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5 Gets Lollipop Update!

Kellen February 2, 2015 216

Here it comes! Verizon's Samsung Galaxy S5 is now one of the first US variants to receive an official update to Android 5.0 "Lollipop." The update is being pushed now to all from what we can tell. The update drops in as build VRU1BNLC and is of course, a big...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 216

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 216

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 216

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 216

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 216

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 216

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 216

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 216

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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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