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Google is Starting to Refund Unauthorized In-App Purchases From $19 Million Agreement

Kellen December 10, 2014 47

In September, Google settled with the FTC over their in-app purchase policies to the tune of $19 million. The basics are this - kids used to be able to complete in-app purchases without much getting in their way and parents weren't exactly thrilled to see...

OnePlus One Actually Available to Purchase for Very Limited Time, No Invite Required

Tim December 10, 2014 44

To celebrate the holidays, OnePlus is selling the One, no invite required. Usually, buyers will need a special invite from OnePlus or a referred invite to claim a device, but for a very limited time, you can pick a One up with zero connections needed. Both...

Hangouts Update Introduces Stickers, Smart Suggestions, Timestamps and More (Updated: APK)

Kellen December 10, 2014 178

Hangouts for Android is receiving a solid update today that introduces stickers, smart suggestions in conversations, timestamps, and more. Announced in the early hours of the day, the Hangouts team mentioned that the update will begin rolling out at some point...

Sale Taking Place on Google Play for SEGA Titles, Games Priced at $0.99

Tim December 9, 2014 9

A deal on SEGA titles which went up this past weekend, is currently taking place on Google Play, allowing you to nab five great games for just $5. Each priced at $1, titles up for grabs are Crazy Taxi, Sonic Jump, After Burner, Climax, Virtua Tennis Challenge,...

DROID Turbo Soak Test From Motorola Firing Up, Could be Lollipop and VoLTE

Tim December 9, 2014 178

Motorola is prepping a soak test for owners of the DROID Turbo, which could contain an update to Lollipop, as well as VoLTE functionality. If it is indeed Lollipop, other Turbo owners who did not receive this invite should be equally as excited, as Motorola...

Google Mobile Results Now 100-150 Milliseconds Faster in Chrome for Android

Kellen December 9, 2014 25

According to Ilya Grigorik, a developer advocate at Google, when you tap on a Google Search result after performing a mobile search, the page will now load 100-150 milliseconds faster in Chrome for Android. Thanks to a "reactive prefetch," browsers (currently...

T-Mobile Intros “America’s Only” Unlimited LTE Family Plan, Brings Back Four Lines for $100 With 10 GB of LTE Data

Tim December 9, 2014 169

T-Mobile announced new plans this afternoon, an unlimited family plan starting at $100 for two lines, and the previously "most successful promotion," four lines for $100 with 10GB of LTE data to share. Available starting tomorrow, the new Simple Choice family...

Moto 360 is a “Watch for Our Times,” Times That Include Tinder

Kellen December 9, 2014 28

Yep, another of Motorola's new Moto 360 commercials that pokes at the silliness of traditional timepiece commercials has arrived. This time, Tinder is involved. Is that a fist pump?

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 47

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 47

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 47

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 47

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 47

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 47

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 47

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 47

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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