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Verizon’s Kit Kat Update for the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is Live

Kellen June 12, 2014 37

Yesterday, Verizon approved the Android 4.4 "Kit Kat" update for its variant of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2. Today, that update has gone live and is available for download. The update is build VRUFND7 and jumps the phone up to Android 4.4.2. It includes Samsung...

Starbucks Begins Nationwide Rollout of Wireless Chargers in Coffee Shops

Kyle June 12, 2014 62

We have to agree with Chief Digital Officer of Starbucks Adam Brotman on this one - hunting around for an outlet for your phone charger at the café can be a bit of a chore. That's why the coffee shop giant will begin to use Duracell chargers as "Powermat Spots...

LG Announces Availability for New G Pad Tablets, Begins in Europe Starting Next Week

Tim June 12, 2014 20

Back in early May, LG announced a new G Pad lineup, consisting of three tablets - the G Pad 7.0, G Pad 8.0, and G Pad 10.1. However, following LG's new-found philosophy of announcing devices then giving no release date, we had no idea when to expect the...

Yes, OnePlus One “SandStone Black” Orders are Shipping Today

Kellen June 12, 2014 39

I noticed that a handful of confused media outlets are reporting that shipments of the OnePlus One may have started as early as today. To end the confusion, here is the proof (below). Yes, OnePlus One orders, in Sandstone Black with 64GB of storage, have begun...

Amazon Launches Prime Music, Free Song Streaming Service for Amazon Prime Members

Kyle June 12, 2014 76

It seems Amazon's negotiations with the recording industry have finally come to fruition. Amazon's oft-rumored music streaming service was announced today as Prime Music, a benefit to Amazon Prime subscribers, providing unlimited and ad-free song listening....

AT&T’s 4G LTE Rollout Continues, New Markets Lit Up This Morning

Eric June 12, 2014 6

AT&T told us that by the "end of this summer" it would be wrapping up its rollout of 4G LTE markets across the country. That date is only a few months away, and since AT&T already covers well over 500 markets and 280 million Americans, new markets...

Huawei Ascend Mate2 Features 6.1″ 720p Display and 4G LTE, Only Costs $299

Tim June 12, 2014 32

Huawei is going in hard to the American smartphone market. Today, the company announced availability of the Ascend Mate2, a device for the phablet-loving, budget-minded folks among us. The device will be directly available to anyone who would like to purchase...

Galaxy F “Prime” Allegedly Pictured Next to Galaxy S5, the Bezels Run Thin

Kellen June 12, 2014 133

Rumors of a "Prime" version of Samsung's Galaxy S5 date back to well before the Galaxy S5 ever launched. Executive denials and a barrage of model numbers for new devices haven't slowed them either. Take todays purported leak, which PhoneArena believes shows...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 133

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 133

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 133

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 133

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 133

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 133

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 133

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 133

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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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