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Pebble Beta Version 2.3 Brings Android Wear Notifications, Auto App Updating

Tim December 16, 2014 23

The team over at Pebble has exciting news for Android users, as two big features have been launched inside Version 2.3 of the Pebble Beta app. After updating, Pebble users will be able to see and utilize Android Wear-like notifications, as if you owned a Moto...

Deal: Motorola Offering $50 Off $350 Purchases, $100 Off $500

Kellen December 16, 2014 35

Now that Motorola's Cyber Monday discount period is over with, they have moved on to the next solid holiday deal which is $50 off orders of at least $350 or $100 off when you spend $500 or more. If you missed out on Moto X $140 off codes yet still want a new...

SHIELD Hub Update Brings Material Design Makeover, Improved Connectivity to GRID

Tim December 16, 2014 4

An update is rolling out from NVIDIA for the SHIELD Hub app, the source of the SHIELD Tablet's power. SHIELD Hub is the owner's connection to NVIDIA's servers, allowing gamers to play full PC titles over GRID, manage their game library, and browse the latest...

Instagram Gains Features in Latest Update, Five New Filters

Kyle December 16, 2014 30

Instagram shows no sign of slowing, even after overtaking Twitter in number of users, crossing the 300 million user threshold just a few days ago. Even with that news, the Facebook-owned photo-sharing network is not resting on its laurels. Today, the Instagram...

Moto 360 Gets Another Update to LWX48T, Last Minute Bug Squashing?

Kellen December 16, 2014 150

As many of you noticed, the Android 5.0.1 "Lollipop" update for the Moto 360 didn't exactly rollout to all yesterday, even though we were expecting it to. We still aren't sure why that is, but with an even newer update rolling out to select 360 units today,...

T-Mobile Gives 4G LTE Update, Now Covers 260 Million People, Recognized as Fastest in America

Kyle December 16, 2014 44

In addition to unveiling rollover data, T-Mobile's eighth Uncarrier move, the mobile provider gave an update on the state of its 4G LTE network. The rollout for LTE is apparently ahead of schedule. In a blog post, Chief Technology Officer Neville Ray wrote...

Netflix Updated with Smart Recommendations, Android Wear Support

Kyle December 16, 2014 6

Netflix is getting more social on Android. The service's Social Recommendation feature, which rolled out to the website, iOS, PS3, set-top box, and smart TV owners in September, is finally making its way to the Android app. In case you missed the announcement...

Samsung May Partner With LoopPay to Launch Apple Pay Competitor

Kyle December 16, 2014 57

If the store at which you are trying to buy that stick of gum has an NFC terminal, Apple Pay and Google Wallet work well enough. But if it lacks one, or is part of a competing consortium, you will have to whip out the antiquated plastic between the lint in...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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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