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Samsung Replaces Head of Mobile Design Amid Galaxy S5 Criticism

Kellen May 8, 2014 131

According to Reuters, Samsung has replaced the head of its mobile design team due in part to criticism over the design of its latest flagship, the Galaxy S5. Chang Dong-hoon, the man responsible for the Galaxy series from Samsung, has been moved over into a...

LG Announces 5.5-inch Quad HD LCD Display, Will be Featured in the LG G3

Kellen May 7, 2014 167

LG announced this evening that its 5.5-inch Quad HD LCD panel for smartphones has been approved and will be unveiled with their forthcoming flagship smartphone. They are talking about the LG G3, which will be announced on May 27 across the globe. The Quad HD...

Moto X+1 for AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint – Leather MotoMaker Options Pop-up Again

Kellen May 7, 2014 113

This whole Moto X+1 saga is quite interesting. Word of this mysterious device/promo/who-knows-what-it-really-is arrived through leakster @evleaks, along with word of new leather backs, but has since made another appearance on Motorola's MotoMaker site for all...

Motorola Connect Gets Updated on Google Play and Chrome Store, Brings MMS Support

Tim May 7, 2014 28

Motorola's proprietary Motorola Connect, a Chrome extension/Android app combo that allows you to receive and respond to text messages through your desktop's web browser, received a hefty update today. The update includes MMS support, improved contact matching...

Google Play Services 4.4 Rolling Out With Running/Walking Recognition, Other Goodies

Kellen May 7, 2014 39

Google announced that Google Play services 4.4 have begun rolling out worldwide, today. The jump from 4.3 to 4.4 introduces a handful of useful tools for developers, like the ability to embed Street View imagery in apps, detect activities like running or...

Huawei Intros the Ascend P7 – Great Specs, but no US Launch Plans

Tim May 7, 2014 24

A new device has been unveiled by Huawei, the Ascend P7. This phone is set to be one of Huawei's international flagship models, and unlike other devices from this maker, it features a size and specifications which perk our ears. The Ascend P7 features a 5"...

HTC Creative Director Explains the M8’s Design Process, Gives Glimpse of What’s to Come

Kyle May 7, 2014 34

Ever wonder how HTC settled on the aesthetics of the One (M8)? Stuff sat down for an interview with HTC Creative Director Daniel Hundt, who revealed fascinating tidbits about the design process, awesome preliminary sketches of the One (M8), and hints at what...

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...

Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 16

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 16

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 16

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 16

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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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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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