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Minima Pro Live Wallpaper Should be Your Next Purchase

Kellen December 5, 2014 96

Meet your next live wallpaper purchase - this is Minima Pro Live Wallpaper, made by the folks at Joko Interactive. If you were looking for an app that perfectly tackles the current Material Design-style wallpaper trend, but makes it all interactive, alive, and...

Verizon Executive Talks 2015 and Beyond, Includes Work on LTE Advanced and Boosting LTE Coverage Indoors

Tim December 5, 2014 57

A discussion recently took place between Fierce Wireless and Verizon executive Mike Haberman, Big Red's vice president of network support, in which Haberman outlined the carrier's immediate 2015 plans, as well as looked beyond and into the future for the...

Kustom Live Wallpaper Hits Google Play, Customize Your Very Own Live Wallpaper

Tim December 5, 2014 26

For those of you who enjoy live wallpapers, a new app hit Google Play this morning, one which allows you to customize the look of the wallpaper itself. Kustom Live Wallpaper displays a clock widget with moving parts, but users are allowed to customize the look...

LG G3 on Verizon Gets Advanced Calling 1.0 (VoLTE) in Update

Kellen December 5, 2014 92

Add the LG G3 to Verizon's list of Voice-over-LTE (VoLTE) ready devices. An update is rolling out today that includes Advanced Calling 1.0, which is Verizon's on-device service that enables VoLTE, with HD Voice and video calling. The update also brings updates...

Starting Today, Sprint is Cutting Your Wireless Bill in Half When Switching From AT&T or Verizon

Tim December 5, 2014 50

Earlier this week, Sprint announced a very bold move, in which they would take any current contract agreement from Verizon or AT&T, and slash the price in half. For example, if you are currently on a 15GB Data Share plan from AT&T, totaling $160 a...

Download: Android 5.0 (and 5.0.1) OTA Updates for Google Play Edition Devices

Kellen December 5, 2014 80

With Android 5.0.1 and 5.0 OTA updates rolling out to most Nexus devices at this point, we wanted to make sure our Google Play Edition friends were caught up as well. The Android 5.0 updates have been rolling out to the G Pad 8.3 and Z Ultra for a couple of...

Amazon Selling Nexus 9 Folio Keyboard for Just $88, Temporarily Out of Stock

Tim December 4, 2014 25

Over on Amazon, Nexus 9 owners can pick up a HTC-made Folio Case for just $88. Usually priced at $130 on Amazon and Google Play, this is a great deal, but don't rush on over there, as the accessory is currently out of stock. While the keyboard may be out of...

Facebook Releases Version 2.0 Update to Slingshot, Brings Retooled Features and Layout

Tim December 4, 2014 23

A revised Slingshot app has been published to Google Play, after the team at Facebook decided to go back to the drawing board following much feedback received from users. In a blog post, the Slingshot team stated that when updating an application, it's not...

2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 23

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 23

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 23

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 23

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 23

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 23

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 23

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 23

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

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 96

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 96

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 96

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 96

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 96

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 96

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 96

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 96

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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