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DROID Turbo Update Adds Advanced Calling 1.0, Verizon’s Version of VoLTE (Updated)

Kellen December 10, 2014 156

Update: It's confirmed. The soak toast began rolling out and Verizon posted the official changelog for build 21.44.8 - the update is for VoLTE and Advanced Calling 1.0. If you were hoping for Lollipop, continue hoping. You can find the full changelog below....

Live Channels App for Android TV Live on Google Play, Not Quite Ready for Consumption

Tim December 10, 2014 29

A new application from Google is live on Google Play, one which makes us feel that the $100 investment in the Nexus Player was a good one. Called Live Channels, it appears Google is setting up the ability for owners of Android TV to watch live TV shows, movies...

Nexus 6 Android 5.0.1 Factory Image Now Available as Build LRX22C (Update: Nexus 5)

Kellen December 10, 2014 131

Update 12/15: Nexus 5 factory image of Android 5.0.1 has now been added. Update: The OTA .zip files for each phone can be found here. The Android 5.0.1 factory images for the Nexus 6 and Nexus 4 were just posted as build LRX22C. This should mean that an over...

AT&T’s VoLTE and HD Voice Rollout Expands to 18 New Areas

Kellen December 10, 2014 23

AT&T announced this morning that it has expanded its list of Voice-over-LTE (VoLTE) and HD Voice markets substantially. Initially only available in a handful of midwest areas (four to be exact), today's list expands that to almost 20. As of today, AT&...

500K Google Cardboard VR Units Shipped, Google Works to Help Developers Take Advantage of Virtual Reality

Tim December 10, 2014 24

Somehow, incredibly, Mountain View was able to ship 500,000 units of Google Cardboard, its cheap virtual reality headset. A few thousand units of that much larger number were given out to attendees of this year's Google I/O, but the rest must have gone out to...

Today’s Hangouts Update Included a Couple of Google Voice Integration Improvements Too

Kellen December 10, 2014 99

In today's Hangouts update, two new features that weren't previously mentioned have been pointed out by Mayur Kamat, who is the product manager of Google Voice and Hangouts. Kamat notes that it is now much easier to toggle between your Google Voice and...

Muzei Version 2.0 Released by Roman Nurik, Brings Enhanced UI for Lollipop and Android Wear Support

Tim December 10, 2014 6

It has been a good amount of time since the release of Muzei from Roman Nurik, but now, version 2.0 is available for all to download. A lot has happened since Muzei was the go-too live wallpaper, but the developer definitely made the wait for a big update...

Developers: Here is What You Need to Know About the Android Wear Watch Face API

Kellen December 10, 2014 1

Now that Android Wear watch faces are official and ready to be made through the Watch Face API, Google has gone ahead and shared all of the details that developers will need in order to make the next great face. From design and development to when Wear devices...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 156

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 156

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 156

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 156

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 156

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 156

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 156

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 156

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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