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HTC Commits to Android L Release, Will Update Flagship Devices “As Fast As Possible”

Kyle June 25, 2014 68

If there was any doubt, know that OEMs are on board with the newest Android L release from Google. Updates like these always come with a caveat, however: devices receive the new version of Android entirely at the respective makers' discretion. Thankfully, HTC...

Android L Developer Preview: New Material Design, Features, and Performance

Kyle June 25, 2014 109

As expected, Google previewed the next major release of Android at today's I/O keynote. Dubbed the "L" release, it's a fundamental redesign of Android brimming with new features. Let's take a look at some of the announcements below. Material Design The big...

Video: This is Google’s New Material Design

Kellen June 25, 2014 32

Google announced a massive change to their design philosophy in something they are calling Material Design, which uses "tactile surfaces, bold graphic design, and fluid motion to create beautiful, intuitive experiences." For the "L" version of Android, we will...

LG G Watch and Samsung Gear Live Available Today on Google Play

Kellen June 25, 2014 49

We are only an hour into the keynote for Google I/O 2014 and have already seen a number of massive announcements. We'll have more on all of that soon, but wanted to quickly point out the first hardware announcement of the day - Android Wear watches will be...

Live: Google I/O 2014 Keynote!

Kellen June 25, 2014 172

The day has arrived! Google I/O 2014 officially kicks off today with the conference's 2-hour keynote before heading into all sorts of developer sessions. As is always the case at I/O, we are live blogging the keynote from inside San Francisco's Moscone Center...

Netflix Receives Updated UI on Google Play, White Icon Included

Tim June 25, 2014 32

Folks are waking up to a Netflix update this morning, one which includes a fancy new white icon and UI enhancements. The changelog posted on Google Play is rather bare, stating "UI enhancements and bug fixes," but it would seem this update is just a tad more...

WSJ Says Android TV Set Top Box is Coming Today, Riptide GP2 Changelog Agrees

Kellen June 25, 2014 25

Google I/O kicks off in a couple of hours, but already, the Wall Street Journal and Riptide GP2 have confirmed that Android TV will be a big part of the show. We expected it to be, but a WSJ report from last night suggests that a set top box will be on hand,...

Google Offering $150 Gift Cards to Chromebook Pixel Owners Robbed of Free Verizon Data

Kellen June 24, 2014 59

If you bought a Chromebook Pixel with LTE within the last year, there is a chance that you were supposed to receive free data from Verizon for two years to the tune of 100MB per month. According to a number of Pixel users, that promotion stopped out of no...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 59

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 59

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 59

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 59

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 59

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 59

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 59

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 59

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 68

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 68

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 68

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 68

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 68

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 68

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 68

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 68

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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