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Verizon Announces LG G3 Pricing and Availability, Pre-order Now Live

Tim July 10, 2014 327

Finally, after what feels like forever, Verizon announced pricing and availability for the LG G3 late last night. A pre-order for the device is up on Big Red's site, with the G3 being priced quite affordably, just as we expected yesterday. Customers can pick...

Monsters Ate My Birthday Cake, One of Android’s Most Adorable Games

Eric July 9, 2014 22

A birthday just isn't a birthday without a cake. So, you can imagine the frustration and confusion when poor little Niko wakes up on his special day and finds that his cake has gone missing. Soon enough, you are guiding Niko around the island of Gogapoe Island...

Soak Test for Motorola DROID MAXX, ULTRA, and Mini Rolling Out Today (Updated)

Tim July 9, 2014 88

Yesterday, Motorola sent out emails to select members of their product forums, stating that a soak test would be soon be underway for an update. The soak test, which we now know will begin "later today," is specifically for owners of the DROID MAXX, ULTRA, and...

Dino Hunter Released to Google Play, From the Makers of Deer Hunter

Tim July 9, 2014 28

Personally, I am not the hunting type, but if you are, then you might want to check out Dino Hunter. In this game, released to Google Play by Glu of Deer Hunter fame, you pick off targets as a hunter who is on a mysterious island filled with the largest...

Moto 360 Product Lead Lior Ron Talks Design in 60 Second Clip

Tim July 9, 2014 192

Motorola is continuing its Moto 360 hype, this time in a brief conversation with Lior Ron, product lead for the Moto 360. In this brief clip, Lior discusses Motorola's decision to go with the round look, which has had most tech enthusiasts extremely excited...

Samsung Teases Exynos-related Announcement on Twitter

Tim July 9, 2014 60

Samsung took to Twitter today, looking to tease an upcoming processor for its Exynos lineup. From what speculation has been floating around on the web, an announcement for the Exynos 5433 seems most likely, which is reported to be the chipset that will power...

Gmail Update to Version 4.9 Brings Streamlined Google Drive Attachment Feature

Tim July 9, 2014 19

A new update to Gmail brings a streamlined Google Drive file attachment feature, which should make sharing files from your account to another person a few seconds faster. Before, users would hit "attach file" through an email draft, then select to share a file...

“No, I Said” Command in Google Now Lets You Correct Butchered Voice Searches

Kyle July 9, 2014 28

Voice searches with Google Now can sometimes be an exercise in futility it seems. Its accuracy is predicated on many factors, such as the quietness of your surroundings and the clarity of your speech, so results can be pretty inaccurate at times. Thankfully,...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 327

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 327

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 327

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 327

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 327

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 327

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 327

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 327

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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