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Here is the Long List of Galaxy Gifts for Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note Edge Owners

Tim November 5, 2014 149

Starting a few years back, every time you purchased a new Galaxy device from Samsung, the manufacturer gifted you subscriptions to services and sometimes Google Play credit. These perks were officially known as Galaxy Gifts. For the Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy...

Motorola Announces the Moto Maxx, It’s a DROID Turbo for Brazil and Latin America

Kellen November 5, 2014 87

This morning, Motorola announced the Moto Maxx, a device that could easily be mistaken for the DROID Turbo. In fact, it is the DROID Turbo. The difference really is only in the name and where you can buy it. The Moto Maxx matches the Turbo spec-for-spec with...

RE Camera Companion App Available in Google Play

Tim November 4, 2014 17

The RE Camera, HTC's take on the GoPro, is set to debut this month at retail locations. The one thing you will need alongside the actual hardware itself, is the official companion app for your Android device, which just so happened to go live on Google Play...

Google Will Make More Nexus 6 Devices Available Each Wednesday

Kellen November 4, 2014 250

Google posted a new message to their Nexus 6 listings on Google Play this afternoon, a message that might help you land their new Nexus phone, or at least be prepared to try and land one. According to all of the Play listings for the Nexus 6, Google is trying...

Dropbox Teams With Microsoft to Bring Office Integration

Tim November 4, 2014 5

Dropbox announced a partnership with Microsoft today, which will bring integration of Office services into the online storage app and vice versa. Once updated for Android, Dropbox users will be able to edit Office files from within the storage application, and...

FYI: Android 5.0 Introduces “Enable OEM Unlock” Option in Developer Options

Kellen November 4, 2014 68

If you buy one of the new Nexus devices - the Nexus 9 or Nexus 6 - and plan to unlock its bootloader upon first boot, so that you can get to tinkering, understand that you may have to enable the "OEM unlock" command that would typically be used to accomplish...

Google Posts Nexus 9 Android 5.0 “LRX21L” Factory Image

Kellen November 4, 2014 30

Google just posted the Android 5.0 "Lollipop" factory image for the Nexus 9, if anyone is interested. While the image doesn't do much for anyone who doesn't own a Nexus 9, this still could be a sign of things to come. Maybe. Actually, it could be days or weeks...

Pocket Update in Google Play Brings Material Design

Tim November 4, 2014 4

Pocket users can go grab an updated version of the application through Google Play today, which brings Lollipop support and a huge Material Design makeover. In addition, a new feature in partnership with Google allows users to use their voice via Google Now to...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 4

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 149

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 149

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 149

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 149

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 149

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 149

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 149

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 149

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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