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Cloud Print App From Google Receives Material Design Update

Tim December 17, 2014 7

The Material Design updating trend continues, this time with Google's Cloud Print application. Cloud Print allows you to wireless sync prints to your device with just a couple of taps, but the highlighting feature, to me at least, is the ability to send any...

BADLAND Hits 20M Players, Celebrates With 10 New DAYDREAM Levels

Tim December 17, 2014 1

To celebrate hitting 20 million players, BADLAND received an update this afternoon, containing a new level pack called DAYDREAM. For those of you who have not played BADLAND, it is a platformer based on a floating little shadowy character, set in a world of...

Trello Update Hits Google Play, Includes Material Design UI

Tim December 17, 2014 9

Everyone's favorite online collaboration tool, Trello, is receiving its Material Design makeover on Android this afternoon. While all of its features remain the same, the app does seem a bit more flat, fitting itself quite nicely inside of Google's new design...

Google App Update Wednesday: Maps, Camera, Calendar, Sheets, Slides, and So Damn Many More

Kellen December 17, 2014 38

You probably already realized this, since we wrote up three Google apps with updates before noon, but yes, today is Wednesday and that means Google is unleashing new goodies upon us. Below, we have compiled a list of some of the updates that have already...

Zagat Updated With Material Design, Sorting, and Search Improvements

Kyle December 17, 2014 2

There are a few Google apps you never expect to see updated again, such as Chrome to Phone, simply because there seems to be little reason for Google to spend resources on them. We even thought the same for Zagat, too, ever since Google re-released the app for...

Inbox Receives Update, Features Improved Tablet Experience and Android Wear Support

Tim December 17, 2014 20

An update is rolling out to Inbox via Google Play, bringing with it an updated Tablet experience, as well as Android Wear compatibility. The updated experience on tablets is a refined layout for users on a big screen, which is a welcomed addition. As for...

Thanks to Update, Hangouts Dialer Now Knows It’s a Dialer App

Tim December 17, 2014 68

An update hit the Hangouts Dialer app this morning, bringing a much-needed and highly requested feature for the application - the ability to recognize itself as a standalone dialer app. Previously, when you would hit a phone number link on your phone with the...

Yahoo Weather App Updated With High-Quality Weather Animations

Kyle December 17, 2014 21

As it stands, Yahoo Weather is a gorgeous app. We have last year's complete overhaul to thank for that. However, Yahoo thinks it can do better. Starting today, high-quality animations introduced on iOS in September are making their way to all Android users...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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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