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Instagram Update Finally Introduces Caption Editing, New Discovery Options

Kellen November 10, 2014 21

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 47

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 37

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 32

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 255

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 60

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 48

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...

Obama Urges FCC to Re-Classify Internet Under Title II to Keep It “Open and Free,” Include Mobile Broadband

Kellen November 10, 2014 343

Thanks in part to 4 million comments by the American people, President Barack Obama and the White House released a statement this morning in favor of net neutrality and keeping the internet "open and free." His stance is that the internet is "essential" to our...

How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 343

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 343

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 343

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 343

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 343

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 343

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 343

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 343

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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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