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“Freaking Math” is Super Easy, But Super Aggravating

Tim August 8, 2014 24

Thanks to our friends over at Phandroid, I found a new game to share called Freaking Math. At first, I wouldn't dare download a game that has anything to do with math, as it was one of my more difficult subjects during school. I was more of a P.E. and Arts &...

Qualcomm Issues Statement on Dan Rosenberg’s TrustZone Vulernability

Kellen August 8, 2014 38

Yesterday, we reported on a security vulnerability that Dan Rosenberg had discovered, which affected "almost all" devices running Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. The vulnerability was discovered in ARM's TrustZone, a system-wide security technology that...

FCC Still Concerned About Throttling, Asks All Carriers About Throttling Practices

Kellen August 8, 2014 123

Over the last couple of weeks, the FCC has decided that it wants to know more about the throttling or "Network Optimization" practices of wireless carriers in the US. Their initial probing began with Verizon, after the company announced plans to start...

New Moto X Currently Scheduled for September 25 Arrival at Verizon

Kellen August 8, 2014 233

Back in February, Motorola confirmed to the press that a new Moto X would arrive in "late" summer, along with a smartwatch, which we now know as the Moto 360. Sources of ours have confirmed to us that Verizon is currently expecting the new Moto X by September...

Friday App Sales: Deus Ex: The Fall, Type:Rider, SoundHound, Poweramp, and More

Tim August 8, 2014 14

We know you may have zero plans for this weekend, so what better way to spend that time than by playing a few great games on your beloved Android phone or tablet? This week, there are a some titles which you could easily lose a few hours to, so keep your...

T-Mobile Releases Device Unlock App to Google Play

Tim August 8, 2014 66

T-Mobile released a new app to Google Play this morning, one which will let compatible device owners SIM unlock their phones, allowing them to use the device on another supported network. As of right now, Device Unlock is only compatible with the Galaxy Avant,...

LG G Vista Hits AT&T Retail Stores Beginning August 22

Tim August 8, 2014 13

The G Vista from LG, which was introduced on Verizon's network last Wednesday, has received a launch date on AT&T for August 22. At that time, anyone looking to grab 5.7" device can do so for $49.99 on a new two-year agreement or $355 off contract. The G...

Yep, Google Re-Introduced Their 4-Device Limit on Deauthorizations in Google Music

Kellen August 8, 2014 142

Two years ago, shortly after Google first introduced Google Play Music, the service caught a bunch of flack after it both frustrated and scared users with a limit on the number of devices that could be authorized and then deauthorized from an account. In 2012,...

Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 142

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 142

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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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 142

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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Pixel Watch 4 Updates Bring New Gestures, Smarter Smart Replies

Kellen December 9, 2025 142

The Pixel Watch 4 is seeing its own little Feature Drop this morning with a handful of new features. Google is adding a...

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Google Sends First Big Update to Android XR and Galaxy XR With PC Connect, More

Kellen December 8, 2025 142

Google finished hosting the latest in "The Android Show" today and the topic at hand was Android XR. We knew this show was...

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Samsung Launches One UI 8.5 Beta on Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen December 8, 2025 142

The signs suggesting that Samsung was about to release One UI 8.5 in some form were there, like this massive changelog and a...

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Samsung Pulls Out Galaxy S25 Ultra Deal I’ve Never Seen Before

Kellen December 7, 2025 142

Even with last weekend well behind us, there are still Cyber Week deals to be had through places like Samsung. They appear to...

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Google Added 9 Sweet New Features to Your Pixel in Big Update

Kellen December 2, 2025 142

Following the release of several beta builds over a number of months, Google released Android 16 QPR2 today in stable as the...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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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