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After Deal Falls Through, Facebook Readies Snapchat Competitor Codenamed Slingshot

Tim May 19, 2014 35

At the end of last year, the public was made aware of a deal-gone-south between Facebook and Snapchat, which had Facebook's CEO Mark Zuckerberg offering a reported $3 billion for control of the company. As we all now know, that deal never transpired, leaving ...

Super Monkey Ball Franchise Coming to Android Later This Summer

Eric May 19, 2014 9

The long-standing gaming franchise, Super Monkey Ball, will be making its debut on Android this summer. SEGA announced today that Super Monkey Ball Bounce, the new title built for mobile, will be landing on Android phones and tablets in only a few weeks. Where...

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...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 167

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 167

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 167

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 167

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 167

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 167

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 167

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 167

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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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