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OnePlus Smash the Past Winner Receives Empty Box, Uploads Unboxing to YouTube

Tim May 14, 2014 131

Whether you agree or not with the Smash the Past contest from OnePlus, in which 100 people were chosen to smash (or donate) their current flagship devices in exchange for a $1 One smartphone, we can't help but giggle while feeling bad over one poor winner's...

Monument Valley, From the Makers of Whale Trail, Hits Google Play

Tim May 14, 2014 24

A new game hit Google Play this morning, from the makers of one of my all-time favorites Whale Trail, called Monument Valley. In this game, you play as a silent princess who must navigate endless amounts of beautiful mazes, testing your brain power, as well as...

Cider Compatibility Layer Allows Android to Run iOS Apps

Kyle May 14, 2014 62

Ever see a killer iOS app that you wish was on Android? Although the Play Store has essentially reached parity with the App Store when it comes to top apps, iOS is still the undisputed champion for music creation and drawing tools. But don't run out to buy an...

Motorola Senior VP on Competitor Smartwatches: They Are All Pretty Crappy

Tim May 14, 2014 90

When it comes to the wearable space, Motorola's Senior VP of Supply Chain and Operations, Mark Randall, thinks that the competition is "all pretty crappy." In an interview with Trusted Reviews, Randall sat down and talked competition, Moto 360 pricing, and...

Deal: Unlocked HTC One (M8) From eBay for $649 ($50 Off)

Kellen May 14, 2014 25

Ever since HTC raised the price on the unlocked model of their 2014 flagship One (M8), we have been on the hunt for a deal that would drop it below its steep $699 asking price. That deal has come today, through an eBay daily deal. For $649, you can pick up a...

Complete LG G3 Press Renders Hit the Web

Tim May 14, 2014 287

The leaks and hypebeasting for the LG G3 have been very steady during the month of May, and to all of the leakers out there who keep us on our toes, we applaud you. Today's leak, as posted on Phone Arena, gives us five highly-detailed press renders of the G3,...

How Hot is This Moto G Ferrari Edition?

Kellen May 14, 2014 65

Motorola fans in Mexico will not only get the new Moto E and Moto G 4G LTE, two phones that Motorola introduced yesterday, they are also getting an exclusive Ferrari Edition of the Moto G. If that sounds odd, it's not. Motorola has partnered with Ferrari for...

Official Nexus 5 Snap Cases Now Available on Google Play for $29.99

Kellen May 13, 2014 37

A new official accessory for the Nexus 5 just showed up on Google Play, the Snap Case. Branded with only a "Google" logo on the lower backside, the Snap Case is being sold as a "lightweight" yet durable option for your Nexus. As with all official accessories,...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 131

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 131

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 131

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 131

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 131

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 131

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 131

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 131

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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