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Reader Opinion: If You Bought the HTC One (M8), Tell Us Your Thoughts

Tim March 28, 2014 242

Since HTC decided to be awesome and make the One (M8) available the same day they announced it, we know that a few of you currently have the device in hand. With that being said, we know there is an even greater number of folks who are still undecided as to...

This is How Google Responds to a U.S. Search Warrant

Kellen March 28, 2014 41

Privacy. Privacy. Privacy. It's such a painful topic to discuss. We hate it. The government hates it. Google hates it. You hate it. But it's a hot item thanks to all of those just mentioned. As is such, Google needs to keep addressing your privacy in order to...

Cut the Rope 2 Hits Google Play, Help Om Nom Through New Worlds (Updated)

Tim March 28, 2014 27

It seems weird that Cut the Rope 2 is just now launching onto Android, as there have been a few Cut the Rope titles released in between this one and the first one years ago. How they decided to do that, I don't know, but it has finally arrived on Google Play. ...

Sequence of Volume Button Clicks Will Start Actions Using the QuickClick App

Rithvik March 28, 2014 21

For those of you jealous of the devices featuring dedicated camera buttons and other gesture shortcut features, fret not. QuickClick will let you use your volume buttons in specific sequences as triggers for your camera and much, much more. The free app will...

TwitchCast Lets Users Stream Twitch.tv Streams to Chromecast

Rithvik March 28, 2014 15

If you're one of the many people who uses Twitch, the online video game broadcasting platform, you may want to pick yourself up a Chromecast. TwitchCast is a free app that'll let you view live Twitch streams on the big screen, a big win for hardcore Twitchers....

HTC’s Jason Mackenzie Calls Samsung’s Galaxy S5 a “Product Built Out of Cheap Plastic”

Rithvik March 27, 2014 414

In wake of the launch of HTC's 2014 flagship, the One (M8), a lot of Android talk has turned to "One (M8) vs. Galaxy S5," with executives from both companies not shying away from the subject. We have already seen a friendly Twitter rivalry between HTC's Jeff...

Wonder Momo: Typhoon Booster Launches for NVIDIA SHIELD, Priced at $14.99

Tim March 27, 2014 3

The streak continues, as yet another title has launched onto Google Play as an NVIDIA SHIELD exclusive. The game is called Wonder Momo: Typhoon Booster, and while it is stated that the game will come to additional Tegra 4-powered devices in the future, this is...

AT&T Releases Specs for ASUS PadFone X, Still No Release Date

Eric March 27, 2014 28

Ever since the PadFone X from ASUS was announced at CES this year, we have been patiently waiting to learn more about the device. We know that it will be on AT&T, that it will have LTE Advanced, feature HD Voice and VoLTE, but that was about it. Today, AT&...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 28

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 28

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 242

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 242

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 242

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 242

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 242

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 242

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 242

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 242

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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