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Android Distribution Updated for January 2015 – Kit Kat Jumps to 39%

Kellen January 7, 2015 24

The Android platform distribution were updated this morning for the first time in 2015 with Kit Kat (Android 4.4) showing a nice jump from 33.9% in the previous month to 39.1%. The rest of the versions of Android all dropped, just like they have been for...

AT&T Introduces Rollover Data for Mobile Share Value Plans

Kellen January 7, 2015 90

Less than a month after T-Mobile made Uncarrier 8.0 moves that included Data Stash, a plan feature that we referred to as "Rollover for data," AT&T has decided it wants in on the idea as well. This morning, AT&T announced Rollover Data. Of course, AT&...

Dell Venue 8 7000 Series Tablet Now Available at Best Buy for $399

Tim January 6, 2015 58

Remember that sexy tablet from Dell that was debuted back in September of last year? Well, the Venue 8 7840 is now available to consumers. Priced at $399, buyers are treated to a 8.4" OLED display featuring a resolution of 2560x1600. Powering the Venue 8 7840...

HTC to Release Connected Home, Entertainment, and Fitness Related Products in 2015

Kellen January 6, 2015 14

Last week, HTC's global online communications manager told us to expect a "best ever" roadmap of products in 2015, but also to prepare for "some huge surprises." Those surprises will include connected home, connected entertainment, and health and fitness...

HTC Posts First Profit in 3 Years, Mid-Range Models to Thank

Kyle January 6, 2015 9

If HTC's latest financials are any indication, the company may no longer be in dire straits. The Taiwan-based OEM posted its first quarterly revenue growth in more than three years, an increase in sales to $47.9 billion ($1.5 billion) from $42.9 billion a year...

LoopPay to Partner With XPAL Power and Trident Case, Integrate Wireless Payment Tech Into Phone Covers

Kyle January 6, 2015 6

LoopPay, the technology that can wirelessly transfer payment information, may be making its way into third-party smartphone cases soon. Today, the startup announced XPAL Power, a subsidiary of Mophie and Belkin supplier TennRich International, and Trident Case...

Motorola Announces the Moto X Pro, Like the Nexus 6 But for China

Kellen January 6, 2015 103

Motorola, in a somewhat surprising move, announced today that it is returning to China with a handful of devices, two of which are new to their lineup. For starters, the new Moto G (2nd gen) will now officially come in a 4G LTE variety. But more importantly,...

Pioneer Announces Android Auto Support With Installable Infotainment Systems

Kyle January 6, 2015 39

Want Android Auto, but own a car unequipped with the requisite hardware? Pioneer has your back. The manufacturer announced three Android Auto-ready aftermarket dashboard receivers today - the AVIC-8100NEX, AVIC-7100NEX, and AVH-4100NEX. Each entertainment...

How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 39

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 39

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 39

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 39

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 39

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 39

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 39

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 39

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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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