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LG Event on May 27 Likely Means G3 Launch

Kellen April 30, 2014 45

I know that the event invite for Motorola's next smartphone launch probably added some steam to your shorts, but you should move the focus of that moisture to the other invite that is being sent out today from LG. On May 27, LG will unveil its next phone -...

Facebook Announces Anonymous Login and Redesigned App Control Panel

Tim April 30, 2014 21

Whenever you download an application onto your phone, it seems that no matter what it is - be it a game or social network-esque type of app - there is always an option to log in with Facebook. Sometimes in doing so, you are allowing the app to post updates on...

Motorola Announcing New Phone on May 13 in London

Kellen April 30, 2014 73

News outlets with a UK presence are receiving invites this morning from Motorola for an event that is scheduled to take place in London on May 13. Motorola will unveil a new smartphone, though it will likely be the rumored Moto E, which is yet another phone...

Video: HTC One (M8) Sense 6.0 vs. Galaxy S5 TouchWiz (Basics)

Kellen April 30, 2014 47

Now that we are done with reviews for the Samsung Galaxy S5 (review) and HTC One (M8) (review), we want to continue looking at each in greater detail. We know that just because a phone was released recently, that many of you will have to wait to buy them until...

Google Releases Updated Standalone Apps for Docs, Sheets, and Slides

Tim April 30, 2014 59

While Google Drive is a centralized hub for storing and editing your documents in the cloud, Google wanted to make it easier for users to access specific types of documents while on the go. To do this, the company has released updated standalone applications...

Yahoo Screen App Allows Users to Stream SNL, South Park, and Tosh.O

Tim April 30, 2014 7

In need of one more app to stream all of your favorite content with? Well, Yahoo just released the Yahoo Screen app for Android, which has been available on iOS devices since last September. It may be just a tad late, but from the quality of content we are...

GO Launcher 5.0 Teased, Comes With Complete Redesign and New Features

Tim April 30, 2014 48

The developers of GO Launcher have started the teasing process for an upcoming major update that is set for release sometime in May. There are not many details, but what we do know is that the app has been reportedly reworked from the ground up, and will bring...

Deal: Nexus 5 32GB in White, Black, or Red for $394 With Free Shipping

Kellen April 30, 2014 30

This isn't exactly the king of all deals, but if you were considering the Nexus 5 with 32GB of storage, eBay has it available in white, black or red for $394.99 plus free economy shipping. Google sells it for $399 with shipping that starts at $9.99 and goes up...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 30

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 30

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 30

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 30

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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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