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HTC Teases New One (M8) Variant, Set for Unveiling on October 8

Kyle October 6, 2014 79

If two sources had not already leaked the details of HTC's refreshed One (M8), we might have found the teaser posted by HTC's Twitter account somewhat enigmatic. Instead, we consider it formal acknowledgment of the so-called M8 EYE's existence, or possibly...

Samsung Recaps Galaxy Note 4 S Pen Features in New Video

Tim October 6, 2014 46

Samsung released a video this morning, detailing a few highlights of the S Pen found with the upcoming Galaxy Note 4. In the video, three key features are noted, those being Smart Select's Capture and Share, Smart Select's Link to Related Apps, and Photo Note....

Face for Wear App Exits Beta Onto Google Play, Brings More Custom Faces for Android Wear

Tim October 6, 2014 49

A new app for lovers of custom watch faces on Android Wear called Face for Wear hit Google Play recently, one which allows users to download custom face packs, and also distribute their own creations through the app. Using the application seems to be quite...

Deal: Unlocked GSM Moto X (1st Gen) for $249 Through eBay, Galaxy S4 Active for $299

Kellen October 6, 2014 20

At $249.99, today's deal on last year's Moto X is a steal. Sure, the device may be over a year old, but take a look at what AT&T announced this morning - last year's Moto G LTE for $199 at full retail. This original Moto X still tops the Moto G in every...

HTC Nexus 9 Potentially Makes First Appearance in Plastic Body, Stops Off at FCC

Kellen October 6, 2014 110

Is that the first picture of the HTC Nexus 9? According to leaker @upleaks, it might very well be the "T1," which is one of the codenames for the device ("flounder" is the other). Appearing on Twitter within the last day, along with a note that the device may...

Original Moto G LTE Arrives at AT&T October 10

Kellen October 6, 2014 37

The original Moto G LTE, not to be confused with the Moto G that Motorola announced a month ago, will be available at AT&T starting October 10. The device will run $199 with no annual contract, $79.99 with a 1-year contract, or as low as $7.50 per month...

Moto Hint Overview and Tour

Kellen October 3, 2014 125

The Moto Hint, Motorola's discreet little Bluetooth nub, has finally arrived for us to take for a full spin. After getting to check out the Bluetooth earbud during the press festivities for the Moto X (2nd gen) launch, we have been dying to get a real unit in...

Nexus 7 (2013) LTE Gets OTA Update to Android 4.4.4 Build KTU84P

Kellen October 3, 2014 10

A day after Google posted up the Android 4.4.4 (KTU84P) factory image for the Nexus 7 (2013) "mobile," the device is receiving an update over-the-air to the build. The update is tiny (2.4MB), as you would expect, but does finally bring the device up to the...

What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 10

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 79

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 79

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 79

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 79

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 79

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 79

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 79

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 79

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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