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Google I/O Attendees, Your Moto 360 has Shipped.

Kellen September 8, 2014 45

Google I/O attendees, according to an email we just received from the I/O team, your Moto 360 has officially shipped. In the email, you should also have a tracking number to keep up with its status as it makes its way to your doorstep. The email does not say...

Sprint’s Galaxy Note 3 Should See Android 4.4.4 Build VPUCNH7 Any Day, Here is the Changelog

Kellen September 8, 2014 19

According to Samsung's support page for the Sprint Galaxy Note 3, an update to Android 4.4.4 is approaching. The support page, which detailed the update as build N900PVPUCNH7, briefly appeared before seemingly being removed moments later. Thankfully, we caught...

Download: Galaxy Note 4 Wallpapers

Tim September 8, 2014 25

The Galaxy Note 4 was officially unveiled by Samsung at a global press event last week, so as is the case shortly after these get-togethers, the wallpapers from the device are now in the wild. As you know thanks to our coverage, the Note 4 features a 5.7" QHD...

CubicTour is a Puzzler Set in Space, Filled With Colorful Cubes That Need Spinning

Tim September 8, 2014 1

Strolling through the endless lists on Google Play, we found a new puzzler title that we would like to share, titled CubicTour. In the game, which is split up into sections of multiple cubes, you twist and spin different pieces, matching them with the preview...

Thoughts on Moto 360 Battery Life

Kellen September 8, 2014 315

Thanks to a handful of initial reviews from select press that surfaced close to last Friday's embargo time, everyone thinks the Moto 360 has terrible battery life. Forget the fact that these reviewers couldn't possibly have given the device thorough testing on...

Twitter Experiments with Embedded “Buy Now” Button, Lets You Purchase Stuff Directly from Tweets

Kyle September 8, 2014 7

Admit it, you have spotted a cool product in a tweet from the endless stream you scroll through every day, and thought to yourself, "Wouldn't it be great if there was a 'Buy' button?" Well, Twitter's got your back. In yet another attempt to monetize its...

Your Current Qi Wireless Charger Should Work Just Fine With the Moto 360

Kellen September 8, 2014 69

Own a Qi wireless charging pad? Have a Moto 360 on the way? Awesome! You already own a spare charger for your brand new smartwatch. We knew this would be the case, thanks to an FCC filing for the charger that popped up back in June, but we went ahead and...

These Were the Early Moto 360 Prototypes, Thankfully They Didn’t Make the Cut

Kellen September 8, 2014 138

Motorola has been working on the Moto 360 for a really long time. We learned of an early prototype of the device as far back as last summer under the codename "Gem," even seeing behind the scenes pictures of it as a watch that looked like a mix between a...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 138

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 138

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 138

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 138

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 138

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 138

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 138

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 138

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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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