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PayPal Finally Becomes a Payment Option in Google Play

Kellen May 15, 2014 28

I know this might be tough to believe, but yes, PayPal support has finally been added to your Google Play purchase payment options. Starting today, with rollout happening over the next few, PayPal will show up as an option to purchase goods when shopping on...

HTC One Mini 2 Headed to Verizon as “One Remix”

Tim May 15, 2014 25

Yesterday, word of a One Remix device from HTC was making the rounds, with additional info now hitting the web. Thanks to @evleaks, who is usually spot on with his leaks, claims that the One Remix is a branded One Mini 2 that is headed for Verizon's network. ...

BillGuard Comes to Android, Brings Easy Budgeting and Fraud Management to Phone and Tablets

Eric May 15, 2014 25

We know it is hard to keep track of all of the monthly subscriptions, online transactions, and bills in this day and age of direct deposit and online banking. Thankfully, BillGuard has released for Android through Google Play, and wants to help us all keep...

HTC One Mini 2 Specs

Kellen May 15, 2014 46

The HTC One Mini 2 was announced late last night as HTC's next semi-affordable phone to tackle mid-range international markets. Like last year's One Mini, it is a slimmed down version of the current HTC flagship - this time the One (M8) - that keeps a similar...

Xiaomi Announces Mi Pad, Android-powered Tablet with NVIDIA Tegra K1 Processor

Eric May 15, 2014 41

Late last night, Xiaomi announced a new Android-powered tablet, the Mi Pad, featuring specs that will make you turn your head. Xiaomi's iPad Mini look-alike, is headlined by NVIDIA's newest Tegra K1 processor, as well as a design which is sure to stir up Apple...

AT&T to Launch HD Voice and VoLTE in Select Markets on May 23

Kellen May 15, 2014 78

This morning, AT&T announced its first batch of HD Voice and VoLTE (Voice over LTE) markets that will go live on May 23. With HD Voice and VoLTE, customers will experience dramatically better sounding voice calls, while also being able to talk and use an...

Samsung Hosting “Premiere” Event on June 12, Looking Like New Tablets

Kellen May 15, 2014 31

This morning, Samsung invited us to a press event that will take place on June 12 in New York City. They are calling this a "PREMIERE" event that will focus on having us "Tab Into Color." The word "tab" normally refers to tablets, so we will assume that new...

HTC One Mini 2 Now Official: 4.5″ HD Display, Snapdragon 400, 13MP Camera

Tim May 15, 2014 93

It may be late, but HTC is wide awake, and have just announced the One Mini 2. After plenty of leaks and rumors, the device is official, with availability beginning this June in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. However, there are currently no specifics from...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 93

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 93

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 93

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 93

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 93

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 93

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 93

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 93

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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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