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Download: Google Keyboard Version 4.0.2, Features Light and Dark Material Themes

Tim November 12, 2014 78

Wait no longer for the updated version of the Google Keyboard app, featuring the much-desired Material themes as seen in Lollipop. In version 4.0.2, both the Light and Dark themes are available, allowing you to match up your device however you see fit. We...

AmpliTube Guitar App Hits Android, Exclusive to Samsung Devices

Tim November 12, 2014 11

On Monday, it was announced that Android was finally gaining support for AmpliTube and the iRig digital guitar interface. Thanks to a partnership between Samsung and IK Multimedia, the folks who were first to bring such an experience to iOS devices years ago,...

Nexus 6 Now Available for Pre-Order at AT&T

Kellen November 11, 2014 114

Your first chance to purchase the Nexus 6 with a contract or a device payment plan through a carrier is now here. AT&T pre-orders are live for the Midnight Blue model with 32GB of storage. For $249 and a 2-year contract or $682.99 without one, the new...

Deal: VPN Unlimited Premium Plan, 3 Years of Hacker Protection for $19

Tim November 11, 2014 27

If you just so happen to need an encrypted data connection, for whatever it is you may be doing which would lead you to needing one, you can pick one up for three years through the DL Deals store for just $19. The deal is for a VPN Unlimited Premium Plan for 3...

YouTube Gets Deal With Indie Labels, Subscription Music Video Service Coming in Weeks

Tim November 11, 2014 15

According to a report from Financial Times, YouTube has reached a deal with Merlin, a group which represents nearly 20,000 indie labels, allowing YouTube to bring the countless number of artists which they represent to Google's upcoming music service. The...

T-Mobile Pushes Nexus 6 Launch Back One Week to 11/19

Tim November 11, 2014 164

T-Mobile announced through Twitter today that it has pushed back its release of the Nexus 6 one week, making the official launch date now November 19. No exact reason is provided for the launch delay, but they do cite an attempt to deliver the best experience...

Support for Select Games, Showtime Anytime, and Starz Brought to Chromecast

Tim November 11, 2014 14

More applications received Chromecast support this morning on Google Play, with a few of them coming as sort of a surprise, given that they are actual games you can play. Google appears to be letting game makers in on the Chromecast fun now, with classic games...

Lollipop Update Running on LG G3 Shown Off in Latest Leak

Tim November 11, 2014 103

With LG announcing that the Lollipop update will hit G3 devices over in Poland this week, a video showing off just what we can expect once Android 5.0 hits the G3 has been leaked online. As you will see, the phone appears to be somewhere in Asia, given the...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 103

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 103

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 103

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 103

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 103

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 103

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 103

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 103

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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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