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T-Mobile and Walmart Team Up to Provide Affordable 4G Tablets

Eric May 19, 2014 19

When Android tablets first launched, we clamored for versions that did not require us to tie into expensive data plans. Most of us ended up choosing WiFi-only tablets because of the premium price tag attached to 4G or LTE-ready slates. Doug Chartier, senior VP...

AllCast Receiver App Lets You Stream Music, Pictures, and Video to Any Android Device

Kyle May 19, 2014 24

Remember AllCast, Android developer Koushik Dutta's AirPlay-like application that lets you cast content to different devices? The app's streaming capabilities were previously limited to only players and set top boxes that Dutta implemented support for, but the...

Beautiful Icon Styler Lets You Use Custom Icons on Stock Launchers Without Root

Kellen May 19, 2014 75

Let's say you own an Android device, yet aren't thrilled about running a 3rd party launcher, but still want to swap out the icons in your stock launcher for a more customized look. What are your options? I hate to break it to you, but you don't have many....

Google Buys Enterprise Android Company Divide (Formerly Enterproid) for an Undisclosed Sum

Kyle May 19, 2014 7

Following reports of a rumored acquisition of Twitch that hit the web this weekend, Google has officially acquired Divide (formerly Enterproid), a startup company that specialized in securing Android devices in corporate environments. Few details were...

Sprint Bolsters Its Total Equipment Plan With Help From Asurion

Eric May 19, 2014 22

Once we get our hands on a shiny new phone or tablet, top priority is keeping it safe. Sprint is helping to keep its customers even more safe starting today, with the announcement of its upgraded Total Equipment Protection Plus plan. The addition of Sprint's...

Alleged HTC One M8 “Prime” Specs Leaked Thanks to Twitter Beef

Tim May 19, 2014 167

Over the past few hours on Twitter, @evleaks has taken to de-mystify an upcoming HTC product, known currently as the M8 Prime. The leak is thanks to HTC's Global Communications Manager Jeff Gordon, who ambiguously told his followers on Twitter to be careful...

LG G3 Multi-angle Press Renders in Titanium, Gold, and White

Kyle May 19, 2014 142

Just when you thought the LG G3 had been leaked in its entirety, the proverbial floodgates open yet again. Over the weekend, famed Twitter personality @evleaks posted multi-angle press images of the G3 in gold, white, and titanium. If you'll recall, those are...

Reports Suggest Google Planning Acqusition of Twitch for $1 Billion

Eric May 19, 2014 14

Over the weekend, a report from Variety suggested that Google was in the final stages to announce plans to buy video game streaming service Twitch for roughly $1 billion. A separate report from the Wall Street Journal, who must have much different sources,...

Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 14

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 14

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 14

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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Pixel Watch 4 Updates Bring New Gestures, Smarter Smart Replies

Kellen December 9, 2025 14

The Pixel Watch 4 is seeing its own little Feature Drop this morning with a handful of new features. Google is adding a...

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Google Sends First Big Update to Android XR and Galaxy XR With PC Connect, More

Kellen December 8, 2025 14

Google finished hosting the latest in "The Android Show" today and the topic at hand was Android XR. We knew this show was...

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Samsung Launches One UI 8.5 Beta on Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen December 8, 2025 14

The signs suggesting that Samsung was about to release One UI 8.5 in some form were there, like this massive changelog and a...

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Samsung Pulls Out Galaxy S25 Ultra Deal I’ve Never Seen Before

Kellen December 7, 2025 14

Even with last weekend well behind us, there are still Cyber Week deals to be had through places like Samsung. They appear to...

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Google Added 9 Sweet New Features to Your Pixel in Big Update

Kellen December 2, 2025 14

Following the release of several beta builds over a number of months, Google released Android 16 QPR2 today in stable as the...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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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