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Google Uploads Updates for Wallet, Inbox, and Android Wear, Downloads Available

Tim December 10, 2014 47

Wouldn't you know it? It's Wednesday. And you know what that means - it's Google Apps Update Day! So far, app updates are available for Hangouts (available earlier this morning) Google Wallet, Inbox, and Android Wear. While today is not as hectic as last...

DROID Turbo Update Adds Advanced Calling 1.0, Verizon’s Version of VoLTE (Updated)

Kellen December 10, 2014 156

Update: It's confirmed. The soak toast began rolling out and Verizon posted the official changelog for build 21.44.8 - the update is for VoLTE and Advanced Calling 1.0. If you were hoping for Lollipop, continue hoping. You can find the full changelog below....

Live Channels App for Android TV Live on Google Play, Not Quite Ready for Consumption

Tim December 10, 2014 29

A new application from Google is live on Google Play, one which makes us feel that the $100 investment in the Nexus Player was a good one. Called Live Channels, it appears Google is setting up the ability for owners of Android TV to watch live TV shows, movies...

Nexus 6 Android 5.0.1 Factory Image Now Available as Build LRX22C (Update: Nexus 5)

Kellen December 10, 2014 131

Update 12/15: Nexus 5 factory image of Android 5.0.1 has now been added. Update: The OTA .zip files for each phone can be found here. The Android 5.0.1 factory images for the Nexus 6 and Nexus 4 were just posted as build LRX22C. This should mean that an over...

AT&T’s VoLTE and HD Voice Rollout Expands to 18 New Areas

Kellen December 10, 2014 23

AT&T announced this morning that it has expanded its list of Voice-over-LTE (VoLTE) and HD Voice markets substantially. Initially only available in a handful of midwest areas (four to be exact), today's list expands that to almost 20. As of today, AT&...

500K Google Cardboard VR Units Shipped, Google Works to Help Developers Take Advantage of Virtual Reality

Tim December 10, 2014 24

Somehow, incredibly, Mountain View was able to ship 500,000 units of Google Cardboard, its cheap virtual reality headset. A few thousand units of that much larger number were given out to attendees of this year's Google I/O, but the rest must have gone out to...

Today’s Hangouts Update Included a Couple of Google Voice Integration Improvements Too

Kellen December 10, 2014 99

In today's Hangouts update, two new features that weren't previously mentioned have been pointed out by Mayur Kamat, who is the product manager of Google Voice and Hangouts. Kamat notes that it is now much easier to toggle between your Google Voice and...

Muzei Version 2.0 Released by Roman Nurik, Brings Enhanced UI for Lollipop and Android Wear Support

Tim December 10, 2014 6

It has been a good amount of time since the release of Muzei from Roman Nurik, but now, version 2.0 is available for all to download. A lot has happened since Muzei was the go-too live wallpaper, but the developer definitely made the wait for a big update...

Pixel 10a Official at $499 and the Upgrades are Tough to Find

Kellen February 18, 2026 6

Google fully unveiled the Pixel 10a today and there aren't many surprises following weeks of information trickling into our...

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Google Brings AirDrop Support to Pixel 9

Kellen February 17, 2026 6

Google has moved forward with its promise to bring AirDrop support to more phones. Today, the Search giant announced that the...

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Google’s Pixel is Getting a Now Playing App

Kellen February 16, 2026 6

Wouldn't it be cool if the Now Playing service on your Pixel phone had its own app that could get new features more regularly...

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T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen February 16, 2026 6

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Everything New in Android 17 Beta

Kellen February 15, 2026 6

Android 17 Beta is officially live and we've got it up and running on a Pixel 10 Pro. You could have it on your device as...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Actually Here for Your Pixel

Kellen February 13, 2026 6

UPDATE FEBRUARY 13 - Google tried to ship out the first Android 17 Beta 1 update a couple of days ago, but something forced...

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Pixel 10a Renders Show Flush Backside, Full Color Lineup

Tim February 12, 2026 6

We have already seen a few Pixel 10a renders, but as we have gotten closer to a launch day, the quality of said renders has...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Releasing “Soon”

Kellen February 10, 2026 6

Google surprised the Android world this afternoon by announcing that Android 17 Beta 1 is arriving "soon." Yeah, Android 17,...

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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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