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Finalized Android 5.0 SDK Lands October 17 for Developers

Kyle October 15, 2014 44

Building apps to support the new features of an updated operating system is hard when you do not have access to the requisite SDK. That is sort of the situation with Android 5.0 at the moment. A preview SDK was made available a few weeks ago, but it is getting...

What’s New in Android 5.0 Lollipop

Tim October 15, 2014 218

With Android 5.0, aka Lollipop, now official from Google, we need to go over the features that make this update to the mobile platform we all love so special. Whether it be the completely reimagined user interface in Material Design, to the enhanced...

Nexus 9 Specs (Official)

Kellen October 15, 2014 98

Now that you have seen the official Nexus 6 specs, let's talk about all that is officially inside the HTC Nexus 9. Like we mentioned earlier, it has an 8.9-inch 4:3 display with a ratio of 2048x1536, 2.3GHz dual-core 64-bit Tegra K1 processor, 2GB RAM, front...

Google Announces the Nexus Player, an Android TV Reference Device

Kyle October 15, 2014 149

As you may be aware, Google announced a ton of cool stuff today. Much of it had been rumored for months, though, so the unveiling of the Nexus Player came as somewhat of a surprise. Essentially an Android TV reference device, the Nexus Player is a $99 set-top...

Nexus 6 Specs (Official)

Kellen October 15, 2014 394

You want the official, official specs for the new Nexus 6? Here they are. On a high level, we are looking at a 5.96-inch QHD AMOLED display, 13MP rear camera with optical image stabilization, Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 processor with Adreno 420 GPU, 3GB RAM, 32GB...

Android 5.0 Coming to Moto X (Both Models), Moto G, Moto E, and Last Year’s DROIDs

Kyle October 15, 2014 56

Motorola may have had a hand in crafting one of the first devices to run Android 5.0 Lollipop out of the box, but that thankfully doesn't mean the manufacturer isn't committed to its existing product lineup. In a blog post today, Motorola confirmed both the...

And Here is the Android 5.0 “Lollipop” Unveiling, Including a Twerking Lion

Kellen October 15, 2014 40

Best. Android. Reveal. Video. Ever. Android 5.0 is Lollipop. And for the GIF lovers, a special treat below.

The Official Promos Videos for the Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 (Nexus Player Too)

Kellen October 15, 2014 100

The Nexus 6, Nexus 9 and Nexus Player are beyond real at this point, even if you can't buy them yet. Soon, though, soon. For now, you just have to drool over Google's imagery, including the two new promo videos they just uploaded for each device. Each video...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 100

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 100

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 100

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 100

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 100

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 100

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 100

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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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 100

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 44

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 44

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 44

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 44

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 44

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 44

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 44

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 44

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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