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HTC Announces the One (E8), a Plastic Version of the Company’s (M8) Flagship

Tim June 3, 2014 63

A new HTC device was announced late last evening, the HTC One (E8). The device is being prepared for Asian markets, so Americans should not get too excited over its debut. The device is made of a polycarbonate unibody frame, making the device much lighter than...

Instagram Gets Update to Version 6.0, Brings Actual Photo Editing Capabilities

Tim June 3, 2014 40

A major update is set to hit Instagram on Google Play and the App Store for iOS today. Version 6.0 introduces actual photo editing capabilities, allowing users to do much more than simply applying filters to their photos. Starting today, users can tweak many...

Motorola Teases Moto Stream, A $50 Music Streaming Bluetooth Thingy (Updated)

Kyle June 3, 2014 98

As far as teaser videos go, this one is fairly chock-full of information. Judging by the video release this morning through Motorola's official YouTube channel, the company is set to launch Moto Stream, a tiny pentagonal prism that connects to your stereo and...

Chromecast Adds WatchESPN, Major League Soccer, and Google+ Photos

Kellen June 3, 2014 38

Your Chromecast just became the ultimate hub for watching all things World Cup. Thanks to a new update to the WatchESPN app, you can now cast anything streamed through ESPN's live streaming sports app to your TV, which includes all 64 World Cup games. That...

Official: Verizon Adds Gold and Red HTC One (M8) to Lineup, Available June 5

Kellen June 3, 2014 13

We broke news on this last night, but Verizon has made the HTC One (M8) in Glamour Red official for June 5. They are also adding the Amber Gold variant, both of which will be available for $199 on 2-year contract. Both new colors can be purchased both online...

Download: Android 4.4.3 OTA Update for Nexus 5, Nexus 7 (2013), Nexus 10, Nexus 4, and Nexus 7 (2012)

Tim June 3, 2014 127

Android 4.4.3 is hitting Google's servers, which means everyone is going to be hitting the "check for updates" button on their Nexus devices. To skip the waiting game, you can download the OTA update from below and sideload it yourself using adb. That's why...

Here is Verizon’s HTC One (M8) in Red, Should be Here Thursday

Kellen June 2, 2014 22

Back in late April, we saw press renders for a red variant of the HTC One (M8) that was reportedly headed for Verizon. Today, we are getting a look at a real unit in the wild, with sources telling us that we should expect to see it in Big Red stores on...

People Also Sees Much-needed Polish in Android 4.4.3

Kellen June 2, 2014 60

We are still digging through Android 4.4.3, looking for major changes to talk about, like the newly re-skinned dialer that we already showed you. Unfortunately, the update is starting to look as minor as expected, so we aren't finding much much else in terms...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 63

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 63

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 63

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 63

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 63

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 63

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 63

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 63

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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