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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...

QuickCamera App Launched, Looks to Recreate Motorola’s Quick Capture Feature

Tim April 28, 2014 13

I feel as if I have déjà vu, since there seems to be no shortage of third party developers who continuously attempt to recreate the magic which Motorola released upon the Android community with last year's Moto X. With the phone's release, we instantly fell in...

Verizon’s Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) Now Receiving Kit Kat

Kellen April 28, 2014 29

If you happen to own the incredibly pricey Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) on Verizon, get ready to throw yourself a little Kit Kat party. Big Red approved the update over the weekend to bring your LTE-equipped tablet up to Android 4.4.2, software version ...

Sprint LG G Flex Receiving Kit Kat Update

Tim April 28, 2014 3

The G Flex was released months after Kit Kat was made available by Google, but LG still released the device with no specifics on when users could expect an update to Android 4.4+. Earlier in April, AT&T announced that its variant of the G Flex would be...

More HTC “M8 Ace” Details Leak, Reported to Pack 5″ 1080p Display and Snapdragon 801 Processor

Tim April 28, 2014 56

According to sources of Engadget, HTC has major plans to combat Samsung's Galaxy S5, but it's not with their own flagship, the One (M8). As stated from sources, and also leaked via @evleaks, the M8 Ace from HTC could pack quite a spec punch, and won't exactly...

Motorola Connect has Been Down for Days (Updated)

Kellen April 28, 2014 49

Motorola Connect, a Chrome extension/Android app combo that allows you to receive and respond to text messages (see incoming calls too) through your computer's browser, has been down for the last few days. Both forums and reviews for the apps are showing that ...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 49

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 49

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 49

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 49

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 49

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 49

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 49

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 49

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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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