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Humble Mobile Bundle 6 Released, Pay More Than $4.17 to Receive 6+ Games

Tim August 5, 2014 2

A new Humble Mobile Bundle is available for all Android users, packed with awesome games for a great cause. With Humble Bundles, you can pay whatever price you would like for the first tier of games, this time being three titles, but if you pay more than the...

Play a Medieval Champion Tasked With Killing Baddies in Devious Dungeon

Tim August 5, 2014 4

In Devious Dungeon, a fire-breathing dragon is wreaking havoc on a kingdom, and there is only one champion strong enough to bring back peace. That champion, who just so happens to be totally ripped, is you. In this RPG/platformer title, you play as a knight...

Roman Nurik Shares Google’s Material Design Approach to the Google I/O App

Kellen August 5, 2014 21

Last week, Google released the source code for their Google I/O app. Since the app is used as a reference for new design guidelines with Android apps, this is a pretty big deal for app developers, especially those looking to adopt Google's newest set of...

Samsung’s Electric Blue Galaxy S5 Launches Exclusively at Best Buy on August 17

Kyle August 5, 2014 29

Want to help boost Samsung's disappointing bottom line and/or don't have your heart set on the manufacturer's rumored Galaxy Alpha? The new Electric Blue Galaxy S5 might just suit you. The color, which has been available on Rogers for months, will land ...

Reported Motorola XT1096 Mystery Box Shows Up for Testing on Verizon

Tim August 5, 2014 147

A mystery box has been pictured, reported to be holding a new device for Verizon from Motorola. Motorola Mobility model number XT1096 is stickered on the side, as well as a notice that the device is highly confidential and not connectible to employee or...

LG G Watch Spare Charging Cradle Now Available From Google Play for $19.99

Kellen August 5, 2014 28

Need a replacement or extra charger for your LG G Watch? Google is now selling them through Google Play for $19.99. Play Link

Google Officially Removes the Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition, Only Two Remain

Kellen August 5, 2014 29

If you were hoping for a return of the Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition, hope no more, as Google has officially removed the device from Google Play. The device, which switched to "We are out of inventory. Please check back soon." back in June, is now listed as "...

Pebble Unveils Limited Edition Watches: Fresh, Hot, and Fly Colors

Kyle August 5, 2014 20

Pebble may no longer be the newest smartwatch on the block, but it's inarguably the least ephemeral. That's for good reason - it's compatible with both iOS and Android, has few of the drawbacks (like poor battery and screen glare) from which its competitors...

Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 20

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 20

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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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