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FoxFi Update Brings WiFi Tethering Back to Verizon Samsung Phones on Kit Kat (Updated)

Kellen April 29, 2014 95

Over the years, we have seen WiFi tethering apps come and go as carriers like Verizon have tried their hardest to kill off their working existence, especially for those of us who maintain unlimited data packages. FoxFi has long been one of the most popular,...

UpTo Calendar Receives Major Multi-layered Update on Android

Kellen April 29, 2014 85

UpTo Calendar received a major update on Android today, bringing it inline with its iOS counterpart and taking it from Android widget to full-blown calendar app with multiple layers. We have had the pleasure of testing the new app for a couple of weeks now and...

Samsung’s Galaxy K Zoom Now Official, with 20.7 MP Camera and Mid-range Specs

Rithvik April 28, 2014 62

Just in case the Samsung Galaxy S5's 16MP shooter wasn't cutting it for some reason, you'll soon have an option from the same manufacturer with a beefed up sensor, in the Galaxy K Zoom. The standout features for this device are all in the camera, since the...

Samsung Launches Series of Audio Products With “Level” Brand Name

Rithvik April 28, 2014 39

Jealous of your BoomSound-toting friends, Galaxy S5 owners? No, your phone won't be seeing magical speaker improvements any time soon, but Samsung is launching a set of four premium audio accessories to go with your device. Level Over, Level On, Level In, and...

5 Fresh Icon Packs to Check Out: Flazing, Struktur, Velur, OffCorner, and YAFI

Rithvik April 28, 2014 69

If your Android home screen is due for an overhaul, today is the day to do it. We are presenting to you today, five great new icon packs, ranging from the traditional long-shadow all the way to new and exciting textures. Flazing is a pack with bright colors...

HTC One (M7), One Max, and Mini Enter “Certification” Phase of Sense 6 Update Process

Kellen April 28, 2014 24

HTC - sticking to its word to remain transparent with future updates - has updated its software status page to show that Sense 6.0 updates for the HTC One (M7), One Max, and One Mini have reached the "certification" phase. Certification doesn't mean that the...

Report: Premium Galaxy S5 “Prime” Available in June

Kellen April 28, 2014 93

Reports of a premium version of the Samsung Galaxy S5 launching in the near future just won't go away, even if Samsung execs would rather you try and ignore them. Known at this time through rumors as the "Galaxy S5 Prime" or "KQ," a new report out of Asia...

AT&T to Build 4G LTE In-flight Connectivity Service, Could Launch Late 2015

Tim April 28, 2014 7

AT&T announced today its plans to launch a 4G LTE-powered in-flight connectivity service, which will go head-to-head with Gogo's in-flight Internet service. The service is planned to be open to not just the public, but to also help benefit the aviation...

What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 95

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 95

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 95

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 95

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 95

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 95

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 95

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 95

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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