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Chrome Beta Version 35 Brings New Features, Tab Closing Undo and Chromecast Video Support

Rithvik April 10, 2014 37

In a move which breaks Google's usual Wednesday update ritual, we are seeing an update this afternoon to the Chrome Beta app with a couple of feature enhancements. The first feature on the changelog is the ability to undo closing a tab, which may be quite the...

How to: Setup the Samsung Galaxy S5 Fingerprint Scanner

Kellen April 10, 2014 24

The Samsung Galaxy S5 has a fingerprint scanner, yep, it does. It's not as slick as Apple's on the iPhone 5s, but it's there in case you want to give it a spin. You can use it to authenticate in your Samsung account, potentially pay for things with Paypal, and...

Using “Toolbox” on the Samsung Galaxy S5

Kellen April 10, 2014 27

Samsung is known for tossing all sorts of gimmicky software features into its flagship Galaxy phones. Some are neat tricks that you'll seldom use, while others look great on a press event stage and almost no where else. But the new Galaxy S5 has one in...

Samsung Galaxy S5 Unboxing and Quick Tour

Kellen April 10, 2014 161

The Samsung Galaxy S5 will be available across the country (and much of the globe) starting tomorrow, April 11. And since that's the case, we wanted to start showing you all there is to expect from a device that could end up being the most popular Android...

Live TV App Aereo to Support Chromecast on May 29th

Rithvik April 10, 2014 9

Today's Chromecast support announcement comes from Aereo, the TV startup that lets users watch, record, and pause live video, who have stated that an updated version of its app will land on May 29th featuring HDMI dongle support. The service is currently...

Amazon Acquires Comic Book Service comiXology

Tim April 10, 2014 11

Amazon announced today that is has reached an agreement to acquire comiXology, a comic book service which is known for "revolutionizing the digital comics reading experience." The service is actually a digital marketplace for comic book lovers, allowing users...

Developer of Today Calendar Widgets Releases “Today” Minimal Calendar App

Rithvik April 10, 2014 27

If you are one of the few people out there who cannot live with the bland look of the Calendar in stock Android, but cannot bring yourself to leave the high level of functionality, Today is a calendar app for you. Despite being derived from the same base as...

Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint Kill Off Galaxy S5 Download Booster Feature

Tim April 10, 2014 155

Download Booster on the Galaxy S5 from Samsung was one of the cooler, flagship features introduced on the device. The feature allows users to simultaneously utilize the 4G LTE and WiFi connectivity on the device when downloading files, cutting download times...

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

Kellen December 18, 2025 155

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 155

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 155

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 155

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 155

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 155

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 155

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 155

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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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