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Complete 360 Degree Render of HTC M8 “Prime” Leaked

Tim May 20, 2014 132

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 73

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 81

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 58

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 131

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 19

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...

LG G3 Landing Page Shows Up on LG’s UK Site, Sports Model Number D855

Tim May 20, 2014 38

A landing page for the G3 from LG has appeared on the company's official UK website, acting as a placeholder for when the device is announced. The page shows model number D855, but does not give us any additional details. There are sections for technical specs...

Deal: Nexus 7 (2012) 32GB for $99 From eBay

Kellen May 20, 2014 24

It might be two years old at this point, but eBay is running a flash sale on the original Nexus 7 (2012) with 32GB of storage for $99. The device is manufacturer refurbished, but as we have mentioned countless times, many believe that refurbishing a product...

Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 24

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 24

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 24

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 132

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 132

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 132

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 132

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 132

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 132

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 132

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 132

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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