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Samsung Grabs Patents for Round Smartwatches, Because Round is King

Kellen July 30, 2014 66

When you talk Android Wear, there is still only one device that the majority of tech enthusiasts are excited about - the Moto 360. Why? Well, because it looks like a traditional watch, thanks in part to the materials used, but mostly because the device is...

Google Search Uses Hotel Reservations to Make Your Trips Less Stressful

Kellen July 29, 2014 12

If you have travel plans in the near future, think of using Google Search to find things to do, eat or see nearby your hotel without the fuss of looking up where you are staying. At least that's what Google is preaching over at Google+ today. Thanks to...

Instagram Intros Bolt, an Instant Messaging App Aimed Against Snapchat

Tim July 29, 2014 27

There is a new instant messaging app available for Android users, brought to you by the same folks who gave you what some may call the greatest photo sharing application of all time. Instagram, which was purchased by Facebook last year, has announced and...

Don’t Touch The Spikes – Another Game Reminiscent of Flappy Bird, But It’s Better

Tim July 29, 2014 24

There is yet another game on Google Play that reminds us of Flappy Bird, but this time, it is actually different. Instead of sending a flapping bird through tubes, Don't Touch The Spikes is rather self explanatory, you must tap the screen to flap your bird's...

Link Bubble Jumps to v1.3, Adds Android Wear Support

Kellen July 29, 2014 5

Link Bubble, the behind-the-scenes-loading-browser-alternative-chat-heads-like-floater-thingy app created by Chris Lacy, received an update today to version 1.3. The update introduces an article preview mode for displaying pages on Android Wear, adds enhanced...

Plants vs. Zombies 2 Dark Ages Part 2 Released, 10 New Medieval Levels to Play Through

Tim July 29, 2014 9

A new update is available for Plants vs. Zombies 2, which is another Dark Ages update, this time being Part 2 of the series. In the update, players attempt to go through 10 new levels of medieval zombies, battle an evil wizard zombie, evil hungry sheep, and a...

Thomas Was Alone Hits Google Play, $5 Minimal Platformer With Incredible Story

Tim July 29, 2014 14

A new game is available on Google Play, titled Thomas Was Alone. It is a rather sad title, but the gameplay doesn't appear to be all that depressing. While on the surface the game appears to be a rather minimal platformer, there is a deeper story taking place...

Here is Verizon’s LG G Vista and Its Real Specs, Arrives Thursday

Kellen July 29, 2014 89

This Thursday, Verizon will launch another LG phone, though this one should only be considered as a budget-friendly option. We are talking about the oft-leaked LG G Vista, a massive 5.7-inch phone that is isn't so massive when it comes to specs. That's not to...

Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 89

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 89

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 89

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 89

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 89

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 89

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 89

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 89

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 66

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 66

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 66

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 66

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 66

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 66

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 66

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 66

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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