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Nexus 6 Feature: Ambient Display is a Very Cool Take on Moto Display

Kellen November 3, 2014 170

If you asked me to tell you what my favorite feature is from the Moto X line, I wouldn't hesitate to say that Moto Display is it, without a doubt. To have your phone's display light up with useful information as you pick it up, pull it out of a bag or pocket,...

Video: Nexus 6 Size vs. Nexus 5, DROID Turbo, Note 4, G3, Moto X, and More

Kellen November 3, 2014 170

After posting our Nexus 6 unboxing and initial impressions video at the end of last week, a number of you have asked for us to compare this or that device to it side-by-side. I would imagine that's because the device is indeed a whale with its 6-inch Quad HD...

90 Days From Today, Your HTC One Should Have Lollipop

Tim November 3, 2014 170

According to HTC's VP of Product, the company has received final code for Android 5.0 "Lollipop" from Google, meaning One owners in the US can expect to see the update hit their device within 90 days, thanks to HTC's Advantage program. To clarify, HTC...

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Companion App Now Available in Google Play

Tim November 3, 2014 170

If playing Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare is how you will be spending your next few weeks, then we recommend you quickly pick up the new companion app which hit Google Play this morning. With the app, players can manage their clans and setups, allowing you to...

AOSP! AOSP! Lollipop Time!

Kellen November 3, 2014 170

This is really happening. Android 5.0 "Lollipop" is headed to AOSP. Here are all of the branches as they go live for the devs in the building: Platform build Nexus 7 (2013) LTE "deb" Nexus 7 (2013) WiFi "flo" Nexus 7 (2012) 3G "tilapia" Nexus 7 (2012) WiFi "...

Android Distribution Updated for November 2014, Kit Kat Hits 30%

Tim November 3, 2014 170

When Google updated the Android distribution numbers for September, Kit Kat was nearing 25% of all devices. Now for November, it has passed that mark and currently sits at 30.2%. Unsurprisingly, Lollipop is still not available through this graph, given that it...

Download: New Gmail 5.0 (1556543), Not the One You Sideloaded This Weekend

Kellen November 3, 2014 170

Here you go, the new Gmail 5.0 (v1556543). This is newer than the one you may have sideloaded over the weekend. This update just hit Google Play within the last hour. Download Link Cheers Matt and Mark!

Verizon’s Unveils DROID Turbo Employee Edition

Tim November 3, 2014 170

Verizon unveiled the Employee Edition of the DROID Turbo on its website today, showing off an exclusive to folks who are currently employed by Big Red. Priced a tad cheaper than the regular models at $99 on-contract and $499 off contract, the Turbo Employee...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025

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

Kellen December 22, 2025 170

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 170

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 170

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 170

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 170

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 170

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 170

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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DEAL: Pixel Watch 3 LTE With a 40% Drop in Price is Best Ever

Kellen December 16, 2025 170

The Pixel Watch 4 is a winner of a watch because Google brought a couple of fun upgrades for 2025. However, the Pixel Watch 3...

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