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Cerberus Acknowledges Data Breach, States Some Usernames and Encrypted Passwords Stolen

Rithvik March 26, 2014 11

If you are committing to an anti theft software, you would think that the last thing on your mind would be the security of the information held by that company. The three-person team behind Cerberus, a popular anti theft application for Android, revealed today...

MarkAsRead Updated to Version 1.21, Allows Users to Mark Emails As Read and Archive With One Touch

Rithvik March 26, 2014 26

A while ago, we ran a feature asking Gmail to implement a third button to allow users to mark email as read straight from the expanded notification shade. One developer decided to take the idea and run with it, and went on to create MarkAsRead to let users...

Android 4.4 KitKat Update Begins Rolling Out to HTC One Mini on AT&T

Kyle March 26, 2014 11

HTC may have just launched a high-profile smartphone, but that doesn't mean that company is neglecting purchasers of older devices. As HTC executive Mo Versi promised earlier this week, an update to 4.4.2 and Sense 5.5 is now available for HTC One mini owners...

Google I/O 2014 Registration Happening April 8-10

Kellen March 26, 2014 42

It's official - registration for Google I/O 2014 is open from April 8 to 10. As was announced previously, Google is doing a random, almost lottery system this year to see who gets in. In other words, there is no rush to get in the minute tickets go live before...

Google Music Now Allows Users to Upload Songs Through Chrome Browser

Tim March 26, 2014 70

Since the launch of Google Music, the only way for users to upload music was through a separate desktop application. If you used that application, you might know that it's not the most intuitive thing ever created, and sometimes, would bog down your entire...

Rapid Fire Thoughts on the New HTC One (M8)

Kellen March 26, 2014 298

Both Tim and I have had the HTC One (M8) in our possession for 24 hours now. We have taken the phone through an unboxing and quick tour, showed off the Dot View Flip Cover, and are deep diving into preparations for a full review. But before we get there, all...

Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 Render Leaks in White and Black

Kyle March 26, 2014 24

With all the fervor surrounding the Galaxy S5, it's easy to forget Samsung has product upon product in the pipeline, one of which is the Galaxy Tab 4 7.0. Today, we have some news on that from in the form of a leaked renders, courtesy of @evleaks, which showed...

Thank You, HTC, for Finally Figuring Out That Changing Wallpapers Shouldn’t be the Most Painful Process on Earth

Kellen March 26, 2014 71

I almost can't believe it, but my eyes do not deceive me. HTC, in Sense 6 on the new One (M8), has finally realized that changing the wallpaper on your phone, shouldn't make you want to stab your eye out. I know this probably seems like such a non-story to...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 71

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 71

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 71

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 71

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 71

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 71

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 71

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 71

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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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