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Video of Galaxy Note 4 Running Lollipop Emerges, Material Design Influences Evident

Kyle December 3, 2014 72

When will the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 receive Lollipop? After the update passes internal certification and individual carrier testing, most likely. But if that sounds too far off, SamMobile has released an appetite-whetting video of the new firmware in action....

Google’s App Suite Getting Updated, Includes Updates for Gmail, Maps, and Play Music

Tim December 3, 2014 118

A gang of updates are hitting Google Play this morning, covering a large part of Google's entire suite of apps. Included are updates for Maps, Google+, Play Music, Search, Gmail, and more. While the updates are hitting devices, there is still little detail as...

Google Releases Device Assist, a Troubleshooting App for Nexus and Google Play Edition Devices

Kyle December 3, 2014 41

Websites and forums can be helpful in diagnosing problems with your smartphone and/or tablet, but even better would be an easy-to-use, dedicated application. Perhaps in recognition of that fact, Google released Device Assist today, an app for Nexus and Google...

Goodbye, FACKWORS, Google Simplifies the CAPTCHA Process

Kellen December 3, 2014 33

Google announced this morning that entering in impossible-to-read letter combinations on websites to verify that you are a human will soon be a thing of the past. Realizing that the CAPTCHA process had become obnoxiously difficult over the years as bots became...

Google Makes Change to Nexus and GPE Device Update Policy, Your Carrier Could Affect Timing on Updates

Tim December 3, 2014 193

The benefits of owning a Nexus and Google Play Edition (GPE) device are quite apparent; no bloatware, no ghastly OEM custom skins, and mainly, quick updates straight from Google. However, from what we have seen with this update to Lollipop for GPE devices, it...

Android 5.0.1 Pushed to AOSP as Build LRX22C (Updated: Factory Images Too)

Kellen December 2, 2014 206

Don't be surprised if an update to Android 5.0.1 shows up on your Nexus device in the near future. Google seems to have just pushed it to AOSP as Android 5.0.1_r1, which is also known as build LRX22C. Before updates, we would imagine that factory images will...

AT&T Rolling Out Update to Galaxy Note 4, Brings HD Voice and a Bit of Bloatware

Tim December 2, 2014 39

AT&T is rolling out new firmware to the Galaxy Note 4, but if you are an owner, don't get too excited - it's not Lollipop. The update is to firmware version N910AUCU1BNK3, which brings HD VoiceSM for users, as well as "Misc. Improvements." While it is not...

YotaPhone 2 Announced, Features Dual Displays, One E-Paper and One Full Color

Tim December 2, 2014 77

A new smartphone from Yota Devices has been announced this week, the YotaPhone 2. As a successor to the original YotaPhone, the YotaPhone 2 looks to be a great step forward for lovers of hybrid devices, featuring two full displays, one color and one e-paper....

Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 77

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 77

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 77

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 77

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 77

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 77

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 77

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 77

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 72

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 72

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 72

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 72

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 72

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 72

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 72

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 72

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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