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OnePlus One Available for Purchase Through Weird Invite System at Launch

Kellen April 17, 2014 56

When you are a brand new smartphone company who isn't sure if you'll be able to sell more than 100 units of your new phone to the public, what's the best way to try and create demand, gauge actual interest, and also let your potentially small group of...

Verizon Launches the LG Lucid 3, Features 4.7″ qHD Display and Kit Kat

Tim April 17, 2014 76

Verizon launched a new mid-range device this morning, the Lucid 3 from LG. Unlike many other devices on Verizon's network, the Lucid 3 comes out of the box running Android 4.4.2 Kit Kat, which should leave a few of you flagship Samsung and LG owners not...

LG G Flex on AT&T Receiving Kit Kat Update Tomorrow

Kellen April 16, 2014 23

According to AT&T, its version of the LG G Flex will receive an update to Android 4.4.2 "Kit Kat" tomorrow. The update includes a new full-screen mode (Immersive), restyled notification and navigation areas, battery performance improvements, and "enhanced"...

Aio Wireless to Take on Sprint’s Framily Plans, Intros New Group Plan Discounts

Tim April 16, 2014 17

Sprint's Framily plans give groups of people the opportunity to save money per month on their wireless bills - when more people join a group, the less their bills will be. You have probably seen the silly commercials on TV that Sprint has released, so let's go...

Galaxy S5: 25+ Tips and Tricks

Kellen April 16, 2014 45

A new flagship has landed, so as always, we want to make sure you know how to use all of its best features with 25+ tips and tricks. Actually, most would consider the Samsung Galaxy S5 to be the flagship of the year, that is, until someone comes along and...

Project Tango Gets a Teardown, Features Dedicated Co-Processors and IR Projector

Kyle April 16, 2014 6

Remember Project Tango, Google's development smartphone that allows users to map 3D models of entire rooms? The folks at iFixit managed to get their hands on a prototype, and as customary for their outfit, have disassembled it step-by-step for all of the world...

Google’s Edu Device Setup App Updated for Android 4.4.3, Still No Sign of the Update

Kellen April 16, 2014 4

Google updated its Edu Device Setup app this afternoon with a changelog that mentions Android 4.4.3. As you probably recall from yesterday, Sprint told us to expect an update on the Nexus 5 to Android 4.4.3 at any time, though the update has yet to surface on...

YouTube for Android Updated to 5.6.31, Brings Live Video Casting to Chromecast

Rithvik April 16, 2014 15

Welcome to Google's Update Wednesday, folks! Now that we have the introduction of Google's Camera to the Play Store, and the Chrome Remote Desktop app as well, we're now on to more minor updates. A new YouTube update brings some minor, but welcome, changes,...

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

Kellen December 18, 2025 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 56

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 56

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 56

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 56

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 56

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 56

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 56

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 56

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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