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HTC Offering One (M8) For $99 on Contract Through Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint for Mother’s Day

Tim May 7, 2014 16

Looking for that perfect Mother's Day gift? HTC is hosting a deal starting tomorrow on May 8 for all of the special ladies in our lives, allowing folks to buy the all-new One (M8) on contract for just $99 through Verizon, Sprint, or AT&T. The deal will...

Google Wallet Update V2.0-R163 Adds Multi-Account Support, Cards & Accounts Quick Menu

Kellen May 7, 2014 14

Since it is Wednesday, and Google took most of last week off from updates, we are seeing all sorts of Google apps receive love this morning. First was Google Camera, but now it is time for Google Wallet. In the update, which brings the app up to build 2.0-R163...

Official Amazon App for Android Updated With New Icon and “Single Sign On” Feature

Kyle May 7, 2014 20

Amazon may be expanding into many niches, but the company has not forgotten about its retail experience on Android devices. Today, Amazon rolled out an updated app with minor, but welcome, enhancements. Besides an updated icon and bug fixes, the app brings...

Godzilla: Strike Zone Hits Google Play Before Movie Launches Next Week

Tim May 7, 2014 14

The world's most highly anticipated movie, set for theatrical debut on May 16, is Godzilla. Like other blockbusters before it, Godzilla has been made into a mini game called Godzilla: Strike Zone by Warner Bros., a game which to my standards, does not do the...

Google Camera Update 2.1.042 Brings Back Photo Capture During Video Recording

Kellen May 7, 2014 63

A minor Google Camera update to build 2.1.042 is rolling out today with one added (or re-added) feature - photo capture during video recording. This feature debuted on the former stock Google Camera app long ago, but for some reason went missing when Google...

Samsung Outs Galaxy S5 DX (Mini?), to Come in Variety of Colors

Tim May 7, 2014 11

Thanks to Samsung's own website, and yet another leak from @evleaks, we could have a new variant of the Galaxy S5 hitting the market soon - the Galaxy S5 DX. The DX, which is being labeled as the Galaxy S5 Mini, was spotted on Samsung's UK consumer site, which...

Copper Gold Galaxy S5 Reportedly Headed for Verizon

Kellen May 7, 2014 29

Mmmm, gold. Copper gold. That's the color of the Samsung Galaxy S5 you are seeing in this post. Samsung first introduced it back at the phone's unveiling, but gave little indication as to when it might become available in the US. According to leak-machine, @...

LG G3 May Sport Snapdragon 805 Processor, Higher Capacity Battery

Kyle May 7, 2014 201

LG's fabled successor to the fantastic G2 may have different specifications than were initially rumored. According to TechManiacs sources, LG was obfuscating the G3's true hardware with engineering samples, but final production devices will pack more powerful...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 201

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 201

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 201

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 201

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 201

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 201

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 201

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 201

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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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