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Google Search 3.5.14 Adds “OK, Google” Hotword Everywhere, Plus Audio History

Kellen June 25, 2014 259

Google Search 3.5.14 is beginning to rollout with a couple of major enhancements. First, Google is allowing users to enable the "OK, Google" hotword to be said from anywhere on the phone to prompt a voice search. So rather than having to be on your home screen...

AT&T Expands 4G LTE Network to Four New Markets

Kyle June 25, 2014 15

The rapidity of Verizon and AT&T's 4G LTE rollout may have given the impression that the carriers had long ago blanketed the entire US in glorious 4G, but that is not exactly the case. There are still towns out there that need LTE connectivity. AT&T's...

What’s New in Google Play Services 5.0?

Kellen June 25, 2014 54

Not only did announce the new version of Android that is currently dubbed "Android L" (list of features) but they also gave us a massive Google Play Services update to 5.0. The Play Services update allows apps to "more easily communicate" with wearables, which...

Google Runs Through Initial List of Android L Features Before Tomorrow’s Launch

Kellen June 25, 2014 109

Google may have announced the Android L Developer Preview today, but they aren't letting any of us get our hands on it until tomorrow morning. Until then, they have put together a list of most of the features announced during this morning's keynote, along with...

Razer Announces Android TV-powered Micro Console, Focused on Gaming

Tim June 25, 2014 26

Does Android TV excite you? Do you need it now? Well, it doesn't officially launch until this Fall, but Razer has gone ahead and announced that they will be ready for when that day comes. The company has introduced a Razer-branded micro console, powered by...

AT&T Will Sell The LG G Watch “In the Coming Weeks”

Kyle June 25, 2014 8

Wearables are big, so it's hardly a surprise wireless carriers want in on the action. (Insert joke about mobile payments and ISIS here.) AT&T announced today that it will begin offering the LG G Watch as an "accessory" in the coming weeks, presumably when...

Android TV Made Official at Google I/O, Hopes to Put Google TV’s Bad Past to Rest

Tim June 25, 2014 51

While Google TV and its many iterations built into TVs and set-top boxes never quite flourished as Eric Schmidt once intended, Google announced the new Android TV platform this morning at Google I/O. With Android TV, which is essentially a rebranded and...

Full Specs for Samsung Gear Live and LG G Watch, the First Android Wear Devices

Kyle June 25, 2014 132

The Moto 360 may have been depressingly absent from the I/O keynote this morning, but two other smartwatches have the honor of being the first devices to run Android Wear - the LG G Watch and the Samsung Gear Live. While both devices share the same rectangular...

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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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 132

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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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 132

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 132

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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Pixel Watch 4 Updates Bring New Gestures, Smarter Smart Replies

Kellen December 9, 2025 132

The Pixel Watch 4 is seeing its own little Feature Drop this morning with a handful of new features. Google is adding a...

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Google Sends First Big Update to Android XR and Galaxy XR With PC Connect, More

Kellen December 8, 2025 132

Google finished hosting the latest in "The Android Show" today and the topic at hand was Android XR. We knew this show was...

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Samsung Launches One UI 8.5 Beta on Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen December 8, 2025 132

The signs suggesting that Samsung was about to release One UI 8.5 in some form were there, like this massive changelog and a...

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Samsung Pulls Out Galaxy S25 Ultra Deal I’ve Never Seen Before

Kellen December 7, 2025 132

Even with last weekend well behind us, there are still Cyber Week deals to be had through places like Samsung. They appear to...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 259

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 259

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 259

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 259

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 259

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 259

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 259

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 259

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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