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3rd Party Widgets, Keyboards, and Sharing All Finally Coming to iOS

Kellen June 2, 2014 173

After reinventing the keyboard with predictive text in iOS 8, and trying its hand at Google Now-like integration and Google Voice, Apple moved on to a new SDK feature that they are calling "Extensions," today at WWDC. What are extensions? Well, they do a...

Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 and Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 Coming to AT&T’s LTE Network Starting June 6

Eric June 2, 2014 8

If you have been waiting patiently for AT&T to pick up more tablets to add onto your data plan, today is your lucky day. Today, AT&T announced that on Friday of this week, you will be able to pick up two new Samsung LTE equipped tablets - the Galaxy...

Apple Copies Every Android Keyboard on Earth, Introduces QuickType Predictive Text

Kellen June 2, 2014 124

Hey, WWDC is happening (our live blog is here) and we are beginning our list of things that Apple has invented in the new version of their mobile operating system, iOS 8. If you didn't catch the sarcasm in that line, what I really mean is, a list of features...

Tim Cook: Android to Apple Switchers “Sought Better Life”

Kellen June 2, 2014 214

Want your first fighting words out of today's WWDC event? Tim Cook just dropped some of the dirtiest in years, essentially claiming that your life sucks if you own an Android device. When talking about the 130 million customers of theirs that purchased their...

PushBullet Opens Beta Testing for Google+ Community Members and Updates Desktop Notifications

Eric June 2, 2014 4

When Google announced that community pages for Android apps in the Play Store would allow members to take part in beta testing new features for apps, people who like to live on the cutting-edge everywhere rejoiced. Those same pioneers are likely fans of...

Not Content With Balloons, Google Plans to Use Satellites to Expand Internet Access Around the Globe

Kyle June 2, 2014 11

Not content with hot air balloons, Google has its sights on higher-flying objects. According to The Wall Street Journal, the search giant plans to spend between $1-3 billion constructing a fleet of satellites to provide internet access to people in remote...

Reported Photos of Motorola XOOM 3 Leaked, Show Off What Never Was

Tim June 2, 2014 49

Over this weekend, reported photographs of an abandoned tablet, unofficially called the XOOM 3 from Motorola, were posted online for all to see. The tablet features a rather slim design, but it's main characteristic is the full-Kevlar backside, just as we saw...

Deals: Unlocked Galaxy S4 for $350, G2 Mini for $250 on eBay

Kellen June 2, 2014 6

In the mood for a smartphone deal? We have two today, both of which seem like steals. The first is for an unlocked Samsung Galaxy S4. Sure, the phone is more than a year old, but at $350 without a contract, you are talking Moto X territory. Many would argue...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 173

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 173

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 173

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 173

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 173

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 173

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 173

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 173

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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