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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....

Motorola’s New Moto 360 Commercials are All About Class, Artistry, Burritos, and Booty Calls

Kellen December 2, 2014 62

I think it's safe to say that Motorola is having a great time promoting its Moto 360 smartwatch. In two new commercials released today, Motorola takes on the cheese that typically accompanies advertisements for high-end watch brands, but finishes them off with...

Motorola Update Services App Updated in Prep for Update to Lollipop on Moto G (1st Gen)

Tim December 2, 2014 81

An update to the Motorola Update Services app has hit Google Play for owners of the Moto G (1st Gen), signifying an impending update to Lollipop. The changelog is quite clear for owners, stating, "This update is necessary to enable a future upgrade of your...

How to: Change Moto 360 Watch Bands

Kellen December 2, 2014 129

Now that the official watch bands for the Moto 360 are available for individual purchase, we thought it was time for a tutorial on how to swap yours out. Motorola is going to recommend that you head into a jeweler to have the dirty work done, but with a single...

LG G Flex 2 Reported to Make Debut at CES in January

Tim December 2, 2014 47

According to a recent report, LG may look to bring the G Flex back from the dead at CES this upcoming January. Named the G Flex 2, LG is reported to make this device a big upgrade over the first curved rendition, but will still sport the non-scratch backside...

Minor Updates Roll Out to Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 3 on Verizon

Kyle December 2, 2014 64

However minor, OTAs are not a bad thing. Usually. Rest assured, though, the updated firmwares bound for Verizon-compatible variants of the Samsung Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 3 are innocuous enough. On the Galaxy S4, a power cycling problem and VPN connectivity...

About All This Recent DT Ignite and “Carriers Have New Sneaky Bloatware Method!” Talk…

Kellen December 2, 2014 150

If you follow technology news - specifically mobile related news - on a daily basis, then you likely saw the barrage of stories yesterday involving a service or company or back-alley app dealer called DT Ignite. This service was allegedly found to have been...

Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 150

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 150

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 150

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 150

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 150

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 150

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 150

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 150

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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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