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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...

Motorola’s Newest $140-Off Deal Goes Live, Sign-Up Now for Coupon Codes

Kellen February 2, 2015 63

Motorola's latest coupon code bonanza kicked off moments ago, which means you have a chance to save $140 on your next $499+ purchase or $50 on your next $249+ purchase through their online shop. The deal works like all of their other deals in that you sign-up...

Samsung Patents Dual Curved Display, ‘Popup’ Top Side

Tim February 2, 2015 37

Patents recently displayed by Patently Mobile show Samsung continues to invest more in the curved display arena. A patent for a dual rounded edge smartphone went through the US Patent and Trademark office, credited to Samsung, but comes with one insane feature...

Qualcomm: Forget Samsung! All These Other Huge…Errr…Awesome Manufacturers Love the Snapdragon 810!

Kellen February 2, 2015 48

What happens when a multi-billion dollar company loses its biggest customer and has to adjust its earnings for the 2nd half of a year? Apparently, they turn to all their much smaller, aren't-going-anywhere-because-we-can't customers for uplifting quotes on why...

This Samsung Galaxy S6 Press Event Invite is Hinting at Something Slanted

Kellen February 2, 2015 40

"What's next" reads a purported invite to the Samsung Galaxy S6 event that could take place on March 1 in Barcelona (same day as HTC's). That quote is joined by a mostly black card that features a squiggly line, one that reminds me a lot of the Galaxy Note...

Don’t Miss These Android Stories: January 31, 2015

Kellen January 31, 2015 12

I know that the only thing on your mind right now is how many melt-your-brain-hot wings you will consume on Sunday after an 18-pack of Busch Light, but there were actually a ton of major Android stories from the past week that you should catch up on. From a...

Motorola Still Loves the Keylink, Will Bring It Back Once They Have Appropriate Inventory

Kellen January 31, 2015 29

Yesterday, a concerned number of you noticed that Motorola removed the Keylink, a $25 lost key/smartphone finder key fob-like thingy, from their accessory site. The move was a bit troubling for those who were hoping to acquire one at some point because moments...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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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