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Google Voice MMS Messaging Support for Verizon Now Official

Kyle November 10, 2014 62

Confirming what we reported last week, Google software engineer Dylan Salisbury writes on Google+ that Google Voice MMS messaging with Verizon Wireless subscribers is now officially supported. That means, as he points out, that MMS through Google Voice should...

Instagram Update Finally Introduces Caption Editing, New Discovery Options

Kellen November 10, 2014 62

Instagram is pushing an update to its Android and iOS apps today, one which introduces one of the image-sharing service's most requested features of all time - caption editing. The update also includes new discovery sections that are broken up between photos...

Forget Robert Downey Jr, HTC Signs Robison Cano to Multi-year Deal as Brand Ambassador

Tim November 10, 2014 62

HTC announced it has signed Robinson Cano to a multi-year agreement, bringing the Seattle Mariners 2nd baseman onto the team as a US brand ambassador. No word on just how much HTC is paying Cano for this opportunity, but what does that matter? Cano recently...

Sony Smartwatch 3 Now In-Stock and Shipping From Google Play for $249

Kellen November 10, 2014 62

Sony's new Smartwatch 3 is no longer a Verizon exclusive and can be purchased from Google Play for $249. The Smartwatch 3 from Sony is one of the newest Android Wear watches, but it seems to be aimed a little more towards the fitness crowd. Sony has packed a...

Koush’s Mirror App Hits Open Beta, Record Your Screen or Chromecast it

Tim November 10, 2014 62

A new app from Koush has hit Google Play called Mirror, one which allows non-rooted Lollipop users to record their screens as a video, or cast their screens up to the big screen in the living room using Google's Chromecast hardware. If you are still on Kit Kat...

Looking to Buy the Nexus 6 on Wednesday From T-Mobile? Check This List First

Kellen November 10, 2014 62

The Nexus 6 arrives at T-Mobile stores on Wednesday, November 12. We know this because T-Mobile told us on the day that Google announced the phone, that we could expect it then. But, as we have inched closer to November 12, Google has been unable to keep the...

Moto Connect Update Brings Additional Watch Faces for Moto 360

Tim November 10, 2014 62

Over the weekend, Motorola pushed out an update to its Connect app on Google Play, bringing a ton of new watch faces for the Moto 360, as well as a new Moto Body experience. The watch faces, which include Motorola's watch face design "face-off" winner, bring a...

Google Releases Android 5.0 “Lollipop” Quick Start Guide

Kellen November 10, 2014 62

Don't own a device currently running Android 5.0 "Lollipop," the newest version of our favorite mobile operating system? You shouldn't feel bad if you don't, since there are all of 3.75 devices that have it at this point. But, to get you prepared for an update...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 2

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 2

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 5

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 6

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 3

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 12

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 4

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 2

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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Samsung Takes $1000 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7, Provides Free Storage Upgrade

Tim December 24, 2025 62

The holidays are a great time spoil others, but maybe it's time you were just a tad bit selfish and thought about your own...

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There’s a Way to Get $700 Off a Pixel 10 Pro XL

Kellen December 22, 2025 62

While we typically recommend buying phones unlocked and without a contract that ties you to a carrier, there are some...

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This Pixel Watch 4 at $150 Off is Almost Gone

Kellen December 22, 2025 62

When the Pixel Watch 4 first released, it sure looked like a device that might not have been a major upgrade over the Pixel...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 62

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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This Galaxy Watch Ultra Kicked to 50% Off

Kellen December 19, 2025 62

The Galaxy Watch Ultra is not an inexpensive watch on most days. $650 for a smartwatch will never be an easy amount to...

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Samsung Goes Instant $400 Off on Galaxy Z Fold 7

Kellen December 18, 2025 62

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 is $1,000 off if you have a trade-in or an instant $400 off without one. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 deals...

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YouTube Premium Kicking 40% Off Pixel 10 for Subscribers

Kellen December 17, 2025 62

Google is pulling out all of the promos from several services to try and get you to buy one of their new Pixel 10 series...

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Google Pixelsnap Qi2 Charger Gets First Ever Discount

Kellen December 16, 2025 62

The Pixel 10 series features a handful of upgrades, but one of the most noteworthy is the introduction of Qi2 and magnets...

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