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Android Distribution Updated for May: Kit Kat Up, Jelly Bean Down

Kellen May 2, 2014 78

Google updated the Android distribution numbers to start the month of May, showing a solid jump for Kit Kat (Android 4.4+) from 5.3% in April to 8.5% this month. Thanks to that jump in Kit Kat, we are seeing a small decline in Jelly Bean, from 61.4% to 60.8%. ...

This Week in the Life of DROID: 5/2/2014

Tim May 2, 2014 4

This week has set the tone for May and the summer season to come, with plenty of companies readying the public for their upcoming offerings. We finally have an unveiling date for the G3 from LG (May 27), and even Motorola has a new device coming that they plan...

Friday App Sales: SkySafari 4, n7player, Vignette, and More

Rithvik May 2, 2014 32

The best way to start your weekend off on a good note is to grab some discounted apps and games, so we have got you covered on that front. Great apps like the n7player unlocker, the various versions of SkySafari 4, and Vignette (the ad-free version) have all...

Report: AT&T to Launch VoLTE May 23, First Markets Are Chicago and Minneapolis

Tim May 2, 2014 75

According to sources of Engadget, AT&T is looking to beat Verizon to the VoLTE (Voice over LTE) punch. Both companies have been building up their LTE networks in America over the past couple of years, with each being essentially done with the initial...

Deal: New Nexus 10 16GB for $269 With Free Shipping

Kellen May 2, 2014 26

Ready for the deal of the week? eBay is currently selling brand new Nexus 10 16GB models for $269 with free shipping. That is a hell of a discount when you consider the fact that Google originally sold this tablet for $399. The Nexus 10 has been sold out on...

HTC One (M8) Unlocked and Developer Editions Get Extreme Power Saving Mode, Camera Enhancements in Update

Kellen May 2, 2014 26

Developer and Unlocked editions of the HTC One (M8) are receiving an over-the-air update this morning that finally includes Extreme Power Saving Mode, along with camera and gallery enhancements. The update is 117.98MB in size, build 1.54.1540.9. For those new...

OnePlus Gets a Clue: Gives Donate Option to 100 Smash the Past Winners

Kellen May 2, 2014 40

Shortly after the OnePlus One was announced and a contest called Smash the Past went live - a contest which asked participants to smash phones in order to receive a One for $1 - we couldn't help but call this is a terrible idea. Outside of the fact that the...

Previous LG G3 Picture Re-released With No Vignette and Cropping, Specs Listed

Tim May 2, 2014 112

Last week, a purported picture of the LG G3 was making the rounds, but the quality was rather poor. While the photo was in focus, it looked as if a 13 year old decided to try out Instagram filters for the time, then went completely overboard with the vignette....

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 112

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 112

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 112

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 112

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 112

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 112

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 112

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 112

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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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