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Google Play Games Update Coming, Quests and Saved Games in Tow

Kyle June 27, 2014 25

On Wednesday morning, during the Google I/O keynote, Google revealed a few hotly anticipated features rolling out to Play Games users over the next few weeks. User-facing improvements include Game Profile, which you can think of as Xbox Gamertags for Android....

YouTube Intros Creator Studio, Announces 60 FPS Video, Viewer Donation, and More

Kyle June 27, 2014 32

YouTube chose VidCon as the venue to drop a few bombshells. In addition to a Creator Studio app for video makers to manage their content and view analytics, the Google-owned company also announced a few big additions to the website: high-framerate video, fan...

Deal: Sony Class 10 Micro SD Cards and Other Flash Memory 70% Off

Kellen June 27, 2014 38

Amazon is hosting one of their regular flash memory sales today, where they have slashed prices on micro SD cards, regular SD cards, and flash drives by up to 70% off. Sony is featured in today's deal, which is a little different than normal, since we...

Google Maps Update Brings Android Wear Support

Kellen June 27, 2014 33

Google Maps received an update yesterday to bring support for Google's brand new Android Wear platform, along with bug fixes. The update doesn't specifically say what "support for Android Wear devices" means, but we are able to initiate turn-by-turn navigation...

Google Won’t Kill Its Nexus Program in Favor of Android Silver

Kyle June 27, 2014 153

Despite numerous reports to the contrary, Google evidently won't kill its Nexus line of smartphones and tablets in favor of Android Silver devices. That's according to the company's own David Burke, head of Android engineering and the Nexus program. Android...

Google Makes “Ok Google” System-wide Hotword Detection Official

Tim June 26, 2014 128

Yesterday, after downloading the newest version of Google Search (3.5.14), we discovered that a new setting for system-wide "Ok Google" hotword detection had been placed inside of the application. Previously, users would need to be on the home screen of their...

Hands-on With the Moto 360 Smartwatch

Tim June 26, 2014 262

To say the Moto 360 is in a league of its own, with regard to just smartwatches, is an understatement. Pictures don't do Motorola's hardware justice, and after finally spending time with the device at this year's Google I/O, it's safe to say that this is the...

Android L Features: Interacting With the New Lock Screen

Kellen June 26, 2014 57

Up next in our tour of new features in Android L is a detailed, on-video look at the revamped lock screen experience. If you have used Android at all over the years, a lot of the new concepts will make sense once you see them in action. There are quick swipes...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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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