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SwiftKey Keyboard Update Brings Performance Enhancements and New Language Support

Tim November 20, 2014 36

An update is rolling out to SwiftKey users this morning, bringing improved performance, as well as new language support. As for what's so different in the performance department, users will see the keyboard appear quicker, disappear quicker, and a more...

Sprint Drops the Price of the On-Contract Nexus 6 to $249, Issuing Refunds to Early Adopters

Kyle November 20, 2014 30

Thought Sprint's on-contract price of $299 for the Nexus 6 was a bit high? You are not the only one. The carrier has permanently discounted the Nexus 6 to $249, which brings it in line with AT&T. Sprint is also retroactively refunding early purchasers the...

Amazon Releases “Tales From Deep Space” Via Its Own Game Studio

Tim November 20, 2014 8

This morning, gamers can go download a new game title straight from Amazon Game Studios, called Tales From Deep Space. Before you go thinking it's an epic horror series, which was my first thought, you should know the game is a bit more on the cartoony side....

YouTube Music Key Beta Now Live, Includes Offline and Background Playback

Kyle November 20, 2014 104

Google promised offline and background playback as a part of of its new YouTube Music Key subscription service, but didn't provide a timeline of availability or specify whether all users would be able to take advantage at first. Apparently, today is the day...

Corning Announces Gorilla Glass 4, Formulated Specifically to Protect From Every Day Drops

Kellen November 20, 2014 112

This morning, Corning announced new Gorilla Glass 4 for smartphones, a new protective barrier that "provides at least two times improved damage resistance over competitive aluminosilicate glass, as measured by retained strength after damage events, resulting...

Nova Beta Updated With Lollipop App Drawer, Renamed Animations

Tim November 19, 2014 50

Still one of our favorites, if not top favorite third party launcher, Nova Launcher, received a beta update today. Inside the update, users are treated to a new Lollipop app drawer option, giving off the same look and feel if your phone was running Android 5.0...

Nexus 6 Android 5.0 “LRX21O” Factory Image Now Available

Kellen November 19, 2014 87

There she is, the first Android 5.0 factory image for the Nexus 6 is now available as build LRX21O. Go get it! Factory Image Link | Binaries

Deal: BACtrack Breathalyzer Pairs With Smartphones, on Sale for $43

Tim November 19, 2014 26

With the holiday season upon us, you may find yourself consuming just a tad more alcohol than usual. You know, because in-laws and what not. If you feel it necessary, given all of the potential drinks, the BACtrack Breathalyzer is currently available through...

Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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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