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Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 and Tab S 10.5 Launch on AT&T

Tim September 17, 2014 13

Two of Samsung's finest hardware offerings in the tablet category are coming to AT&T, the Galaxy Tab S 10.5 and Galaxy Tab S 8.4. Both tablets will launch with 4G LTE connectivity, naturally, and will start at $429 for the Tab S 8.4 and $529 for the Tab S...

T-Mobile’s Personal CellSpot and GoGo In-Flight Texting Now Available

Kellen September 17, 2014 108

T-Mobile's newly announced Personal CellSpot at-home router is now available to Simple Choice customers who want to have a a "personal T-Mobile tower" in their house. The device, like any router, is used to help boost a signal, only this router helps give you...

Misfit Announces the Misfit Flash, a $50 Fitness Tracker

Kellen September 16, 2014 31

Misfit, the makers of the Misfit Shine, announced today a new addition to their growing line of wearables - the Misfit Flash. The Flash is a lot like the Shine, only made of plastic instead of metal, but is still focused on your fitness and sleep. It comes in...

Google Play Services Updated to Version 6.1, Brings API Improvements for Drive and Fit

Tim September 16, 2014 17

Google is pushing Version 6.1 of Google Play Services to users this afternoon, but don't expect anything too crazy in the update. As for what is new, Google lists updated APIs for Drive and Fit, which also brings additional support for developers looking to...

Deal: Factory Unlocked HTC One (M8) 32GB for Only $389.99

Tim September 16, 2014 31

For a limited time, you can purchase a refurbished, factory unlocked One (M8) from HTC through eBay, priced at just $389.99. The One (M8) is still one of our favorite phones of the year, so if you have been thinking about purchasing a phone off-contract, this...

Microsoft Brings Android Wear Support to OneNote, “Okay Google, Take a Note”

Tim September 16, 2014 13

Microsoft's OneNote application has been updated with Android Wear support, but interestingly enough, Microsoft's team of Android developers were unable to throw in this capability into the existing OneNote app on Google Play, and instead, have launched a...

Google Play Version 5.0 Detailed, Looks Very Materialistic

Tim September 16, 2014 73

Thanks to the folks over at Android Police, this could be our first up-and-close look at the upcoming version 5.0 update for Google Play on Android. In the update, Google looks to outfit its mobile app store with its recently announced Material Design...

Report: Android Silver Program Placed on Hold

Kellen September 16, 2014 113

Android Silver, Google's rumored high-end device brand that would bring pure Google experiences to the main stream and in carrier stores, has been put on hold, according to The Information. With the departure of Nikesh Arora from Google, one of the program's...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 113

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 113

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 113

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 113

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 113

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 113

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 113

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 113

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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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