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Google+ Lifts Name Restrictions, Call Yourself Whatever You Want

Tim July 15, 2014 40

When Google+ was first launched, the company was very adamant about having "real" people be a part of their community. This made the overall feel of the social network more genuine. As years have passed, Google is now relaxing a bit about the name you can use...

Google Play Music and All Access Now Available in Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Peru, and Ukraine

Kellen July 15, 2014 15

To our friends across the globe, we have news on a Google Music and All Access front to share. If you live in Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Peru or the Ukraine, you now have access to both of Google's music services. Yep, you do. Via: Google Play...

Snapchat Intros Geofilters, Bringing a Touch of Ads to Your Selfies

Tim July 15, 2014 12

Snapchat has introduced a new filter for your photos, one that will allow you to show off exactly where you are in the world, as long as its supported by a business or area. Geofilters allow users to place a company's logo or city's name on top of a selfie, as...

MediaTek Announces the MT6795, a 64-bit True Octa-core With LTE and 2K Display Support

Tim July 15, 2014 20

MediaTek, a leader in mobile processors in international markets, is looking to take on the likes of Qualcomm with its newest introduction, the MT6795. The MT6795 features an almost jaw-dropping list of specifications, but for us Americans who have been...

Expansys Hosting Major Sale on Select Google Play Edition Devices

Tim July 15, 2014 40

In likely an attempt to clear their shelves, Expansys is hosting a deal on select Google Play Edition devices. As of right now, customers can pick up the G Pad 8.3 GPE, Galaxy S4 GPE, One (M7) GPE, and Z Ultra GPE with big savings. These four devices are no...

Android 4.4.4 r2 (KTU84Q) Factory Image Released for Specific Nexus 5 Models

Kellen July 15, 2014 11

Google posted a Nexus 5 factory image and binaries for a new Android 4.4.4 r2 build (plus pushed it to AOSP) this afternoon as KTU84Q. Don't get too excited about, though, as it has been posted "For 2Degrees/NZ, Telsta/AUS and India ONLY." In other words, you...

ESPN Fantasy Football App Receives Major Overhaul

Tim July 15, 2014 25

Over on Google Play, league managers of fantasy football teams can grab the updated ESPN Fantasy Football application, complete with new features and a hot new look. Included in the update are alerts, which will notify you when trades are proposed, injuries...

LG G3: 25+ Tips and Tricks

Kellen July 15, 2014 132

Each time a new flagship device is released, we have tried to make a habit of putting together 25 or so tips and tricks to help new owners of the device get the most out of it. Since the LG G3 is by all means the ultimate flagship of the moment, we wanted to...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 132

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 132

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 132

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 132

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 132

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 132

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 132

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 132

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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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