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Android L for the Galaxy S5 Gets an 8-Minute Video Preview

Kellen October 2, 2014 227

Curious as to how ugly interesting TouchWiz would make Google's Android L? We now know, thanks to an 8-minute video preview of Android L running on the Galaxy S5, courtesy of SamMobile. The video shows an early build running on the SM-G900F model of the GS5,...

Google Play Newsstand Receives Shiny New Material Design Makeover (Updated: APK Available)

Kellen October 2, 2014 45

Google Play Newsstand - not to be confused with the newly revamped Google News and Weather - received an update this morning (or will soon) that brings in a touch of Material Design, along with a new magazine reading experience. As a refresher, Newsstand is...

DROID MAXX Drops to “Free” at Verizon, Bring on the DROID Turbo

Kellen October 1, 2014 65

Real 2-day battery life can now be had at Verizon for free with a new 2-year contract, thanks to a price drop of the DROID MAXX. The phone was previously listed at around $50 on-contract, but with the DROID Turbo headed to Big Red in the very near future, it's...

Samsung Galaxy Alpha Unboxing (AT&T)

Kellen October 1, 2014 103

When Samsung first introduced the Galaxy Alpha back in August, we weren't exactly sure what to make of it. Was Samsung trying to take on the iPhone by using premium materials like metal? Was Samsung trying to set a new standard for their design going forward?...

Bulkypix Publishes Nimble Squiggles to Google Play, on Sale for $1.19

Tim October 1, 2014 5

From the game studio Bulkypix, who are responsible for a ton of great games on Google Play such as Dead Effect and Type:Rider, comes a new title called Nimble Squiggles. In this game, you play as a glob of something-or-other, trying to escape a word of puzzles...

Deal: Pre-order Pocket-sized Karma Go LTE Hotspot for $99

Tim October 1, 2014 27

For a limited time, folks who have been itching for a more portable data solution can pre-order the upcoming Karma Go LTE hotspot. Set to be priced at $150, but available for $99 through a pre-order promotion, Karma Go allows users to pay for the data they use...

This is the Nexus 6 in Black and White (in renders).

Kellen October 1, 2014 206

Well, these images are creations that are based off of information we have received, just like every other "leak" you have seen over the last couple of weeks. With that said, we have confidence in presenting these in-house made renders of what we believe the...

Eric Schmidt Says He Currently Uses the “Motorola RAZR X,” What?

Kellen October 1, 2014 100

In an interview with The Canadian Press to promote his new book about Google and to announce a $1.5 million grant to Actua, Google's Eric Schmidt talked through a number of wide ranging topics. Of course, we tend to focus on the mobile or Android-related stuff...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 100

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 100

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 100

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 100

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 100

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 100

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 100

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 100

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 227

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 227

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 227

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 227

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 227

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 227

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 227

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 227

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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