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Video: LG Teases the G3 – OIS Camera, Rear Button Setup, and Metallic Exterior

Kellen May 13, 2014 114

I know that Motorola is off announcing the Moto E in London as I type this, but LG just released a teaser for the G3. It gives all sorts of quick glimpses of the phone, confirming many of the leaks. We are seeing a moving camera sensor, which can only mean OIS...

Moto E Specs

Kellen May 13, 2014 64

If you were looking for the official specs for the Moto E, from Motorola, we have them for you below. The device, as we all expected, is indeed a phone that has been built to be priced for all. It's affordable, yet still packs somewhat of a punch. 4.3-inch...

Video: Meet the Moto E, Official Video Unveils Motorola’s New Phone (Updated)

Kellen May 13, 2014 31

So much for waiting until the official announcement. Motorola, posted a video to YouTube to introduce the new Moto E a few hours before announcing the phone to the world at a press event in London. (Edit: The phone has been officially announced in India.) As...

Moto G “Universal LTE” Model in White and Black Shows Up on Amazon for $220

Kellen May 12, 2014 71

So, you remember when Motorola announced the Moto G LTE for $220 with a launch date of June 30? No? OK, neither do I, because that announcement hasn't come yet. Thanks to an Amazon listing for both white and black models of a "Universal LTE" Moto G variant,...

Sony Xperia Z2 vs. Samsung Galaxy S5

Kellen May 12, 2014 84

As promised, after comparing the Sony Xperia Z2 to the HTC One (M8), we have another comparison of Sony's 2014 flagship to the Samsung Galaxy S5. At this point in time, until LG and Motorola give us something to talk about, these are the three phones of 2014...

Report: AT&T Readying Acquisiton of DirecTV for $50 Billion

Tim May 12, 2014 43

No, it's not Android related, but it is still big news for anyone interested in the telecommunications industry. The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg are reporting that AT&T and DirecTV are in talks to announce a deal in the next two weeks, in which AT&...

Samsung Gear 2 Discounted to $269 Through eBay

Kellen May 12, 2014 11

Since Samsung has already taken full control over the smartphone market, they decided for 2014 that it was time to make the wearables market theirs as well. So even though they released the original Galaxy Gear at the end of 2013, they introduced three new...

Minor DROID MAXX, Ultra, and Mini Updates Approved and Rolling Out for Verizon Customers

Tim May 12, 2014 50

The DROID MAXX, Ultra, and Mini are all receiving updates today on Verizon's network, however, it's nothing to write home about. The same changelog is featured on both support pages, being "Device roaming enhancements and bug fixes." Not major at all. The new...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 50

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 50

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 50

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 50

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 50

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 50

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 50

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 50

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 114

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 114

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 114

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 114

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 114

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 114

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 114

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 114

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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