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Leaked Screenshot Points to Upcoming OnePlus Tab (Updated)

Tim July 2, 2014 110

Update: Ignore. This was fake; @evleaks got "hoaxed." Could it be? Will OnePlus, in the midst of their current PR nightmare with the release (can we even call it a release?) of the One, even attempt to announce a new product? Let alone a OnePlus tablet?...

FTC Accuses T-Mobile of Pocketing Millions From Fraudulent Premium SMS Services

Kyle July 2, 2014 75

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) yesterday, filed a complaint against T-Mobile, accusing the wireless carrier of practicing "cramming," or obscuring third-party premium SMS fees in hard-to-understand monthly bills. The motion alleges that T-Mobile took a 30%...

Android L Preview Hits AOSP for Nexus 4, 5, 7 and 10 (Updated)

Kellen July 2, 2014 50

When Google released the Android L Developer Preview last week to the Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 (2013), I can imagine that a number of you were disappointed - namely those with a Nexus 4, Nexus 7 (2012) or Nexus 10. While Google still hasn't released flashable...

Hangouts Debug Activates “Migrate” to Google Voice Menu, Doesn’t Work

Kellen July 1, 2014 56

What happens when you root your phone and tell it to "DebugAllTheThings?" You find interesting debugging menus in apps like Google Hangouts that activate never-before-seen pop-ups that mention things like migrating to Google Voice, so that you can receive...

Koush Whips Up Clear Notifications App for Android L Preview Users

Tim July 1, 2014 31

As we came to realize only a few minutes into our time with the Android L developer preview build, it seems that Google has removed the clear all notifications button found in the notification bar. Whether this is a permanent change to Android by Google, we...

Google Docs and Sheets Updated with Android L and Microsoft Office Compatibility

Kyle July 1, 2014 17

As QuickOffice quietly moves towards obsoletion, Google is doing its darnedest to integrate all of the deprecated app's features into its office suite. If today's massive updates to Docs and Sheets are any indication, the team is nearly finished. The biggest...

Google Acquires Songza to Make Google Music Better, Other Products Too

Kellen July 1, 2014 44

Google announced this afternoon - oddly at the same time that the USA's World Cup match started - that they had acquired Songza, a music service that uses "contextual expert-curated playlists to give you the right music at the right time." The goal for the...

Wave Wave for Android, a Twitch Game That Will Piss You Off

Tim July 1, 2014 22

Are you easily frustrated with mobile games? Then you should probably move on to the next article. Recently released to Google Play, Wave Wave is a twitch game that will leave even the most patient of gamers shaking their fists and cursing the gods. In the...

Google Shows Off Pixel 10a Because It’s Done With Leaks

Kellen February 4, 2026 22

The Pixel 10a will launch February 18, and that's official news from Google. As the leaks continue to pile up, Google has...

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2026 February Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen February 3, 2026 22

Google Pixel February 2026 update now available for download on the Pixel 7a up through the Pixel 10 series. The February...

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Where’s the February Pixel Update?

Kellen February 2, 2026 22

Pixel updates are no longer released on the first Monday of the month, as Google has shifted to a schedule that gives it more...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Specs

Kellen January 30, 2026 22

The Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks with a set of specs, including the camera, battery size, processor, and dimensions. Samsung still...

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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 29, 2026 22

Both T-Mobile and AT&T have seen several years in a row of steady customer growth, likely because of improvements to...

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Chrome Gets 5 Wild New Gemini AI Features

Kellen January 28, 2026 22

Google has essentially launched its new vision for Chrome today with an announcement for several new Gemini-powered features...

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Galaxy Z TriFold US Sales Open January 30, Priced at $2,899

Tim January 27, 2026 22

Samsung has confirmed Galaxy Z TriFold availability for the US. The trifold will go on sale starting January 30, priced at $2...

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T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen January 27, 2026 22

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 110

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 110

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 110

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 110

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 110

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 110

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 110

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 110

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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