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SOULCALIBUR on Sale in Google Play for $4, Regularly Priced at $13.99

Tim November 21, 2014 25

For any OG PlayStation owners here, which I proudly was, a sale taking place on Google Play currently should interest you. For a very limited time, you can pick up SOULCALIBUR, one of the birthing titles to an entire set of 3D fighter games, for only $4. Since...

Nexus 6 has a Hidden RGB LED Under the Top Speaker Grill

Kellen November 21, 2014 120

Hey, look at that, an LED light on the Nexus 6! Thanks to some digging by owners of the device and the help of the developer behind Lightflow, it is possible to enable and use this hidden feature that Google and Motorola decided to disable out of the box. Why...

Newest Video Detailing Lollipop on Galaxy S5 Looks Fast and Smooth

Tim November 21, 2014 100

Another preview of Lollipop running with TouchWiz on the Galaxy S5 has been previewed by the folks at SamMobile, and I gotta tell you, it doesn't seem all too bad. In this "final build," it appears Samsung has done a lot of optimizations and performance tweaks...

AT&T to Offer Gear Fit, Gear 2 Neo, G Watch, and Pebble Smartwatches for $99 Black Friday Thru Cyber Monday

Tim November 21, 2014 26

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday coming up, you already know that deals are taking place everywhere. One special deal we happened to spot was AT&T's, which will offer a variety of good smartwatches for just $99 from November 28 through December 1. ...

AT&T Stores Being Told to Ship Nexus 6 Inventory Back Due to Software Bug

Kellen November 21, 2014 220

AT&T stores are being told to send back initial shipments of the Nexus 6 due to a software bug that Motorola has identified, according to multiple sources. The bug renders a black screen and fails to connect to service when the device is powered on,...

FYI: AT&T Nexus 6 has a Logo and Other Customizations, is SIM Locked Too (But We Have Fixes)

Kellen November 21, 2014 150

Just last week, we were still wondering what was going to happen when AT&T got their mitts on Google's Nexus 6. Would they brand the device with their logo? Would it have other customizations, like bloatware and an AT&T themed boot animation? Would...

Motorola Camera and Gallery Apps Receive Updates With “Material” Tweaks

Kellen November 21, 2014 43

Last night, Motorola updated both their Camera and Gallery applications on Google Play. The updates aren't major, but they do introduce subtle "Material Design" tweaks to modernize each. With the Gallery specifically, you are getting a bright new cyan color,...

Thursday Poll: Rooted or Non-Rooted?

Kellen November 20, 2014 324

Throughout the day, thanks to topics like the Nexus 6 having encryption that can't be turned off without taking matters into your own hands, we have seen the emergence of a healthy discussion around the topic of tinkering. When we say "tinkering," we are...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 324

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 324

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 324

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 324

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 324

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 324

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 324

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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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 324

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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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