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Moto 360: To Ambient Screen Mode or Not to Ambient Screen Mode?

Kellen September 8, 2014 224

If you were lucky enough to buy a Moto 360 from the initial batch on Friday before they sold out, then you are probably due to receive your watch within the next day or so. Shortly after you first power it on, set it up through the Android Wear companion app,...

Verizon Opens Pre-Order for Metal Moto 360, Ships November 11 for $299

Kellen September 8, 2014 113

On Friday, Motorola made details and a release date official for their smartwatch, the Moto 360. At the time, they would only provide a specific launch date for the model with a leather band, noting that the all metal band/watch combo would not be available...

Motorola: No Developer Edition Moto X for Verizon This Time Around

Kellen September 7, 2014 157

According to Motorola's Punit Soni, there won't be a Moto X Developer Edition for Verizon this time around. He didn't elaborate as to why when asked about it, only responding with, "Unfortunately no" and "Sorry guys." Read into those responses however you will...

Random Google 7-inch “Tablet” Shows Up at FCC With NVIDIA Chip, Tiny LG Battery

Kellen September 7, 2014 50

While we were busy flying around the country last week, checking out the new goodies from Samsung and Motorola, a reader of ours noticed that a "7-inch tablet" that is "powered by NVIDIA Tegra" and running an LG battery, stopped by the FCC under Google's ID....

This Week in the Life of DROID: 9/5/2015

Tim September 5, 2014 21

Talk about an insane week in the world of Android. We have a load of new devices to talk about for the remainder of the year, and we still have a new Nexus and version of Android to look forward to from Google. But enough of looking to the future. For now, let...

Motorola Connect App Updated, Brings Exclusive Watch Face Customization for Moto 360

Tim September 5, 2014 38

An update is rolling out this afternoon through Google Play for Motorola Connect, the app which allows compatible device owners to sync all of their accessories and PCs up in one single place. The update, which seems geared towards new owners of the Moto 360,...

Friday Poll: Did You Buy a Moto 360?

Tim September 5, 2014 262

The Moto 360 was made available this morning, but as a few of you found out, supplies didn't last long. The smartwatch was made available through three online sources (Google Play, Moto.com, and Best Buy), but it seemed that within only 30 minutes or so, they...

HomeTube Launched to Google Play, a Kid-friendly YouTube Video Launcher

Tim September 5, 2014 6

Chris Lacy, the developer behind apps such as Link Bubble and Action Launcher, released a new application called HomeTube to Google Play this morning. The app is essentially a launcher for children, where parents can program "safe" categories for kids to...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 224

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 224

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 224

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 224

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 224

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 224

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 224

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 224

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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