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Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Reported to Feature 5.7″ QHD Display

Tim May 20, 2014 115

The first bit of Galaxy Note 4 hypebeasting is taking place today, thanks to a leak out of GSM Arena. According to sources of theirs, who were not too stingy on information, we may now know what to expect from Samsung's upcoming phablet display. From what was...

U.S. Cellular Announces Shared Connect, Discounts for BYOD And Monthly Device Payment Plans

Kyle May 20, 2014 115

New cellular plans seem all about BYOD and monthly device payments these days. It comes as little surprise, then, that like T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon before it, U.S. Cellular is introducing Shared Connect, a plan that offers a discount to subscribers who...

Complete 360 Degree Render of HTC M8 “Prime” Leaked

Tim May 20, 2014 115

This morning, a small portion of what now appears to be a full 360 degree render hit the web, which was reported to show off the backside and Duo Camera layout of the rumored M8 "Prime" from HTC. Now, @evleaks is at it again, this time posting the full...

LG G3 Models D850 and D851 Pass Through the FCC

Kyle May 20, 2014 115

If you have a penchant for news about LG's highly anticipated G3, you're in the right place - there is no shortage of it to hold you over until the official reveal. FCC filings released today reveal two variants of the G3 - D850 and D851 - recently passed...

Hangouts 2.1+ Drains An Excessive Amount of Battery, Google Working on a Fix

Kyle May 20, 2014 115

SMS in Hangouts may have come a long way since its initial integration, but it is still quite rough around the edges. Case in point? A few users on Reddit and the Hangouts Google Group have reported experiencing higher-than-normal battery usage - as high as 30...

HTC M8 “Prime” Render Appears Online, Shows Off Un-flush Duo Camera

Tim May 20, 2014 115

Yesterday, @evleaks tweeted out a decently-sized spec list for the rumored "Prime" device from HTC, which included a 5.5" WQHD display, Snapdragon 805 processor, 3GB of RAM, Cat 6 LTE radios, and water resistance. Today, we could have our first small look at...

Verizon Makes VoLTE Plans Official, Arrives Nationwide in “Next Few Months”

Kellen May 20, 2014 115

Verizon has officially announced plans for the rollout of their new VoLTE (voice over LTE) service. It's not happening tomorrow or next week, though, so try to contain yourself. We are looking at time frames of "next few months" and "later this year." In other...

Box for Android Sees Major Update to 3.0 – Partners With LG for Free 50GB Promo

Kellen May 20, 2014 115

Box, one of the most robust cloud storage options available, received a major update on Android today to version 3.0. The update is being called "one of the biggest updates" ever for the company, because it introduces an overhauled UI, new image gallery, fully...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 3

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 3

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 12

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 4

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 2

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 12

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 18

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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This Galaxy Watch Ultra Kicked to 50% Off

Kellen December 19, 2025 115

The Galaxy Watch Ultra is not an inexpensive watch on most days. $650 for a smartwatch will never be an easy amount to...

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Samsung Goes Instant $400 Off on Galaxy Z Fold 7

Kellen December 18, 2025 115

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 is $1,000 off if you have a trade-in or an instant $400 off without one. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 deals...

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YouTube Premium Kicking 40% Off Pixel 10 for Subscribers

Kellen December 17, 2025 115

Google is pulling out all of the promos from several services to try and get you to buy one of their new Pixel 10 series...

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Google Pixelsnap Qi2 Charger Gets First Ever Discount

Kellen December 16, 2025 115

The Pixel 10 series features a handful of upgrades, but one of the most noteworthy is the introduction of Qi2 and magnets...

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DEAL: Pixel Watch 3 LTE With a 40% Drop in Price is Best Ever

Kellen December 16, 2025 115

The Pixel Watch 4 is a winner of a watch because Google brought a couple of fun upgrades for 2025. However, the Pixel Watch 3...

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Best Buy Kicks Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra to $699 ($500 Off)

Kellen December 16, 2025 115

The final days of Xmas shopping are upon us and you may be looking for a last minute deal to finish off a shopping list or to...

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Google Sends Out $200 Credit Towards Pixel 10 Pro, Bringing Price to New Low

Tim December 15, 2025 115

Google is sending out $200 in credit towards the purchase of a Pixel 10 Pro or Pixel 10 Pro XL to eligible members, which can...

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Verizon Offers $25/Mo for 4 Lines, Free Flagship Phones For Those Who Switch

Tim December 15, 2025 115

Those following carrier news in 2025, you may be aware of Verizon's struggles. Last month, the company's new CEO announced 13...

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