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AT&T Sends Minor Update Out to Galaxy S4 Active

Tim September 25, 2014

A minor update is being pushed out to the Galaxy S4 Active on AT&T, build number I537UCUCNH3, filled with fixes for network connectivity and security patches. In the official changelog posted on AT&T's support site, the company notes that connectivity...

Verizon Issues Update to DROID DNA, Brings Security Fixes and More

Tim September 25, 2014 42

An update is headed out to owners of the DROID DNA on Verizon, which brings security fixes and resolution for "device root vulnerability." On top of those fixes, HTC and Verizon added in improved Miracast functionality, improved Softcard functionality, and an...

So, is This Motorola’s “Shamu” Nexus Looking All Sorts of Massive Next to a G3?

Kellen September 25, 2014 347

Umm, I don't know if it is. Either way, the phone pictured is a massive Moto X-looking phone next to the LG G3, which is already a massive phone, and absolutely stomping all over it. Is this the Motorola Nexus aka "Shamu" aka Nexus 6 aka Whale Wars aka Free...

How to: Upgrade Phones at Verizon and Keep Unlimited Data

Kellen September 25, 2014 244

Continuing to hold on to your unlimited data plan at Verizon is becoming increasingly more difficult, assuming you want to upgrade to a new phone at some point. The options to upgrade are disappearing quicker than we can count, but there are still a handful of...

Android Reportedly Lacks Necessary APIs to Bring Instagram’s Hyperlapse to Platform

Tim September 25, 2014 39

While Instagram continues to improve on its new sidekick app Hyperlapse for iOS devices, they have now spoken about the app's future on Android. If you had hopes to see Hyperlapse come to Android in the near future, prepare to be saddened. According to a...

Deal: Nexus 7 (2013) 32GB on Sale for $159 From eBay

Kellen September 25, 2014 12

Update: The Nexus 7 (2013) deal has returned, once again. With a new Nexus 9 tablet on the horizon, we may not see deals like this for much longer. Still haven't picked up the Nexus 7 (2013) after the countless deals that we have shared? Well, here is another...

Weather Timeline is a Weather App Inspired by Material Design

Kyle September 25, 2014 44

In my opinion, weather apps should be as simple and straightforward as possible. Sure, animations and transitions are nice, but a glanceable, no-frills experience - interfaces uncluttered by auxiliary information - is even better. Weather Timeline, a new...

Gameloft Launches Asphalt Overdrive, Ryan Gosling’s Favorite Racing Game

Tim September 25, 2014 6

Gameloft has a new title on Google Play this week, one which should have Ryan Gosling's character from Drive quite excited. The game is called Asphalt Overdrive, set right on the streets of "modern 80s" Southern California. While the gameplay looks like your...

How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 6

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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

Kellen May 6, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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