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Chinese Developers Now Able to Publish Paid Apps Onto Google Play

Tim November 20, 2014 20

Google announced support for Chinese Android developers this morning, as they can now publish paid applications right onto Google Play for users to purchase. If you happen to be a developer, all you need to do is set up a Google Wallet merchant account, then...

If Your Nexus 6 has Performance Issues, Blame the Encryption That You Can’t Turn Off

Kellen November 20, 2014 269

During our Nexus 6 review, we noted that at times the device seemed to suffer from weird performance issues or hiccups that were unexpected, especially knowing that the device runs one of the newest and most powerful mobile chipsets on the planet, has 3GB RAM,...

Verizon Now Offers LG G Pad 7.0 and 10.1, Discounts Available With Two-Year Contracts

Kyle November 20, 2014 4

Low-priced Android tablets are a dime a dozen. Case in point? The LG G Pad 7.0 and G Pad 10.1. As is typical for devices of their class, the hardware is middling, but the price is right. This happens to be a category wireless carriers seem to pounce on....

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...

Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 112

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 112

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 112

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 112

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 112

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 112

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 112

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 112

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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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