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Deal: Factory Reconditioned Nexus 7 (2013) WiFi+LTE 32GB for $269

Tim June 11, 2014 26

What, you are telling me that you don't already have an Android tablet? It's time to fix that. Android tablets are great. You can leave them on your couch, play games or browse the web, plus they are the perfect companion devices for a few of your favorite...

Google I/O App Updates for 2014 Conference

Kellen June 11, 2014 11

The official Google I/O app received an update today for this year's 2014 conference. The update introduces an updated design, with a bold blue top bar, slideout menu, and a look that Google fanboys should be familiar with. As Google noted in the updated app...

EvolveSMS Partners With PushBullet, Lets You Respond to Texts From Your Computer

Kyle June 11, 2014 43

Pushbullet is capable of many things, but one feature the app has been sorely missing is the ability to reply to text messages from PC. Financial and technical limitations may prevent the Pushbullet team from adding the functionality themselves, but thanks to ...

LG G3 Pre-order on Verizon Tipped for July 10, Availability Begins July 17

Tim June 11, 2014 155

According to a leaked screenshot posted by @evleaks, Verizon customers with intentions to pick up the LG G3 can mark July 10 and July 17 on their calendars. From what is indicated on the screenshot, Verizon intends to launch pre-orders for the G3 on July 10,...

Candy Crush Saga Sequel Soft-launched Outside of US, Candy Crush Soda Saga

Tim June 11, 2014 10

At one point in time, Candy Crush was possibly the most addictive, most downloaded app on Google Play. Thankfully, those times appear to have passed, but with the soft-launch of the developer's sequel to the title, Candy Crush Soda Saga, we could be in for...

SwiftKey Keyboard Hits Version 5, Now Free With Tons of New Features

Kyle June 11, 2014 99

SwiftKey is pretty darn useful, especially for one-handed typing. That said, more than a few people undoubtedly had a hard time justifying the price, which was admittedly high for a third-party keyboard. Starting today, the developers of SwiftKey are...

Deal: Refurbished Galaxy Gear for $89 at Best Buy

Kyle June 11, 2014 16

Want a smartwatch but are not willing to wait for the bevy of Android Wear devices releasing later this summer? If you are willing to settle for Samsung's first generation Galaxy Gear, Best Buy has got you covered - the retailer is selling it refurbished for $...

Feedly is Down From DDoS Attack

Kellen June 11, 2014 33

If you use Feedly as your RSS service of choice (like I do), then you probably noticed that their web and mobile apps are not working at all this morning. Well, there is a reason for that. According to Feedly, around 2AM Pacific, "criminals" began attacking...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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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