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Endomondo Sports Tracking Comes to Android Wear and Samsung Gear S

Tim October 8, 2014 24

Users of Endomondo can now access all of their tracking data through Android Wear this morning, as the development team has officially pushed Wear support to Google Play and for Samsung's Gear S smartwatch. The application will allow users to track their...

HTC “Double Exposure” Event Live Blog (With Live Video)!

Kellen October 8, 2014 75

HTC kicks off the first of two major press events this week in New York City with their "Double Exposure" gathering that goes down this afternoon at 1PM Pacific (4PM Eastern). The event, which our boy Dave is in attendance at, is likely to showcase a new model...

Google Opens Pre-orders for Movies on Google Play

Tim October 8, 2014 80

Starting today, Google has opened up a pre-order system for blockbuster movies on Google Play, allowing users to buy their favorite new movies before they are available. Once the movie is released, it will be automatically added to your library and your credit...

Backdrop Comes to Chromecast, Allows You to Customize the Art Shown on Your TV

Kellen October 8, 2014 43

Google announced a new feature for Chromecast this morning, called Backdrop. With Backdrop, users can finally customize the art displayed on their TVs through a Chromecast dongle. Items from your Google+ albums, the Google Cultural Institute, satellite...

Report: Google to Bring Application Trials to Google Play

Tim October 8, 2014 10

According to sources of The Information, Google will soon look to implement an application trials system through Google Play, allowing users to essentially preview applications without needing to use precious amounts of data. As console and PC gamers may know...

Nokia’s HERE Maps Launches in Beta for Select Samsung Hardware Through Apps Store

Tim October 8, 2014 36

Select Samsung device owners have a new maps application to choose from this morning, as Nokia's own HERE app has launched in beta through the Apps Store. Having a beta of HERE leaked already, we found that Nokia's entry into the maps world for Android has...

HTC Exec Says Nexus 9 is New “Commitment” to Tablet Market

Kellen October 8, 2014 84

According to Jack Tong, HTC's president of North Asia, the Nexus 9 represents HTC's "commitment" to returning to the tablet market after having abandoned it for three years. That's significant because, well, the tablet hasn't been officially acknowledged or...

Risk-like Game Age of Civilizations Available on Google Play for $1.89

Tim October 7, 2014 28

For fans of the old school classic board game Risk, you may find yourself enjoying a new game to hit Google Play called Age of Civilizations. In the game, you play as the leader of your country, with the main objective of the game being to take over the known...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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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