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Motorola Updates Contextual Services Too, Teases New Release Next Week

Kellen May 23, 2014 30

Motorola updated Contextual Services for the Moto X and DROID line this morning, in addition to the update to Modality Services that we saw yesterday. The update adds "support for location detection," improves driving detection using audio (similar to what the...

LG G3 Design, Camera and QHD Display Teased in New Videos

Kellen May 23, 2014 215

The LG G3 will be announced on Tuesday. We feel like we know most of what LG will unveil, like specs, the design, and that QuickCircle case, but the teasing hasn't stopped yet. In a series of videos posted to LG's Korean YouTube channel, the camera, Quad HD...

Deal: Unlocked Sony Xperia Z2 for $672 Through eBay

Kellen May 22, 2014 28

Since the Sony Xperia Z2 is not coming to the US any time soon, those of you who want to purchase this year's flagship from Sony are going to have to either import it or buy an unlocked model from a reseller. Neither is an affordable option. Importing from the...

Report: Samsung is Creating a VR Headset to Pair With Its Phones and Tablets

Kellen May 22, 2014 80

According to a report out of Engadget, Samsung is currently working on a VR headset that will pair with its phones and tablets to potentially bring you an intense gaming experience. Similar to the Oculus Rift or Project Morpheus from Sony, a VR headset tries...

Google Play Movies Now in Belgium, Philippines, Uganda, and Switzerland

Kellen May 22, 2014 5

A quick note for our international readers - Google Play Movies is now available in four new countries: Belgium, Philippines, Uganda, and Switzerland. Enjoy! Via: Google Support

LG G Pro 2 Lite Bound for Verizon (LG-VS880) Passes Through FCC

Kyle May 22, 2014 26

The last we heard of LG's mid-range G Pro Lite smartphone was at a foreign launch event in December. Despite LG's silence on the G Pro Lite's sales performance thus far, the phone must have sold well enough to justify a follow-up. Thanks to a leak, it appears...

Peek From Paranoid Android ROM Worked Into Standalone App, Available Through Google Play (Updated)

Tim May 22, 2014 52

A new application called Peek has hit Google Play this afternoon, one which many custom ROM users should already be fully aware of. Peek has been baked into Paranoid Android for a while, and is now its very own standalone application, costing folks $4 through...

Motorola Hosting Live Moto E Hangout at Noon

Kellen May 22, 2014 16

Have questions about the newly launched Moto E from Motorola? Maybe just interested in listening to Motorola talk about their latest entry-level device? Tune in to the video below at noon Pacific for a live chat with VP of Product Marketing Steve Sinclair and...

What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 16

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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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