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Deal: Slim BookMark Battery Pack is Just $34.99

Kellen October 30, 2014 20

Battery packs are awesome and an accessory that I always tell people to consider buying when they are on sale. You can keep them in the bottom of a bag, in the glove box of your car, or on your coffee table for those times on the couch where you need extra...

Angry Birds Transformers is Now on Android

Kellen October 30, 2014 20

Temporarily exclusive to iOS, the latest in the Angry Birds franchise from game maker Rovio, Angry Birds Transformers, is now available on Android for free. The game appears to be a side-scrolling, endless-runner-like blow-em-up affair, with Angry Birds...

Star Wars: Galactic Defense Hits Google Play, Time to Choose Your Side of The Force

Tim October 30, 2014 11

Disney's Star Wars: Galactic Defense hit Google Play this week, allowing mobile gamers to choose the light or dark side in a new take on the tower defense franchise. In the game, once you decide if you will be evil or good, you build your defenses against...

LG Intros World’s Narrowest Display Bezel at 0.7mm for 5.3″ Full HD LCD Panel

Tim October 30, 2014 85

LG introduced what is now the world's narrowest bezel at 0.7mm, bordering a 5.3" Full HD (1080p) LCD panel. To compare this new panel's bezel to an existing one, the LG G3 features a bezel of 1.15mm. As another good comparison, the thickness of a credit card...

Any.do 2.0 Brings New Collaboration Features, File Attachments, Better Reminders

Kyle October 30, 2014 5

Task management apps are a dime a dozen, but Any.do has managed to carve out a niche for itself by taking a multifaceted approach. The developers pushed out a companion calendar app, called Cal, last year, and Any.do was one of the first to integrate with...

FYI: DROID Turbo Can’t Currently do Simultaneous Voice and Data

Kellen October 30, 2014 313

As a quick heads up, we wanted to make sure the new DROID Turbo owners in the building were aware of a feature that isn't currently available on their device, but will be by the end of the year - simultaneous voice and data. We aren't sure why the device isn't...

DROID Turbo Receiving Day 1 Update to Build 21.21.15

Kellen October 30, 2014 85

If you pick up a DROID Turbo today, expect to receive a system update within the first couple of hours, if not immediately. The update brings the Turbo up to version 21.21.15, though we aren't sure what changes are included. If it means anything, this is the...

Amazon Handing Out $115 Worth of Paid Games and Apps for Absolutely Free

Tim October 30, 2014 34

In a deal currently taking place through its Appstore, Amazon is handing out over $115 of paid apps and games for completely free, featuring titles which actually kick butt. For starters, gamers can hop up on Zombie Gunship, Unpossible, World of Goo, Sonic the...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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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