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Details Begin to Leak on Reportedly Upcoming LG G3 Mini

Tim April 21, 2014 29

Details of an upcoming G3 Mini (model number LG-D725) from LG, that is reportedly headed to AT&T, are making the rounds today. We still have yet to see any official details from LG for the flagship G3 smartphone, but leaked specs for a G3 Mini are...

Temporarily Secure Your Device With SlimRoms New Shake-to-Lock Feature

Kyle April 21, 2014 35

While I have never been one to lock down my smartphone - bothering with a password always seemed like more trouble than it was worth - I admit there are places where securing it would make sense. That is where SlimRoms's new security feature comes in. Whether...

Crazy Deal Part 2: Galaxy S4 “Certified Like-New” From AT&T for $179 Off-Contract

Kellen April 21, 2014 75

Over the weekend, many of you took advantage of AT&T's "certified like-new" Galaxy Note 3 sale, which had the device listed for $249 without a contract. That's completely insane, in terms of deals. We initially thought that the price was wrong, but it held...

How to: Setup Paypal Fingerprints on the Verizon Galaxy S5

Kellen April 21, 2014 7

Remember how on launch day of the Galaxy S5, we realized (to no one's surprise) that Verizon had completely disabled one of the phone's better features, Paypal fingerprint support? Well, some things appear to have happened behind the scenes with the apps...

Domino’s Pizza Android App Now Takes Google Wallet, Plus Gives Specialty Chicken

Tim April 21, 2014 30

Domino's Pizza, one of the largest pizza pie chains in the US, announced today its acceptance of Google Wallet payments through its official Android app. Starting now, you can pay to have a fresh pizza pie delivered to your doorstep the same way you purchase...

Renders Leak of OnePlus One and StyleSwap Back Covers, New Images of CyanogenMod 11S

Rithvik April 20, 2014 110

We're only a few days away from the launch of the OnePlus One, the "Never Settle" smartphone from former Oppo employee Pete Lau. The phone, from what we know of it, has shaped up to be a decent product, packing impressive specs such as a Qualcomm Snapdragon...

Deal: Amazon has the Verizon Galaxy S5 for $99 (Upgrades and New Accounts)

Kellen April 19, 2014 31

Since launch, the Samsung Galaxy S5 for Verizon has been sold out at Amazon, probably because of its insanely low $99 on-contract price, which is half of what everyone else is selling it for. Today, Amazon changed the in-stock status to "2 to 3 weeks," so if...

Crazy Deal: Galaxy Note 3 (Certified Like-New) on AT&T is $249 Off Contract

Kellen April 19, 2014 152

Here is your ultimate deal of the weekend. AT&T is currently selling a "certified like-new" Galaxy Note 3 for $249 without a contract. Yes, we're talking Note 3, not Note 2. This is the same Note 3 that typically runs $299 on-contract or $699 full retail...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 152

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 152

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 152

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 152

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 152

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 152

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 152

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 152

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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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