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HTC Follows Motorola’s Lead With Software Updates, Adds Key Apps to Play Store

Kellen March 25, 2014 34

Over night, HTC pushed live to Google Play a whole bunch of apps for the "All New HTC One" that will be announced in under two hours at events in London and NYC. The apps are BlinkFeed, Gallery, SenseTV, Service Pack, and a companion app for their Fetch...

HTC’s Website Mentions 1PM Sales Start, 4 Carriers, 4 Colors and Unlocked, Developer and Google Play Editions of New One

Kellen March 25, 2014 67

We are moments away from the unveiling at this point, but little details that are helping fully shape the full picture of the "All New HTC One" are still trickling in. We know all about its software features and specs, have seen it in countless videos, and...

Google Joins Forces with Luxottica for Google Glass, Retail Availability Looms Closer

Rithvik March 24, 2014 33

Itching for a pair of Google Glass, but can't let go of those Ray-Bans? That's the exact situation I'm in, which makes me really pleased to see this latest news coming out of Google. Luxottica, a head honcho of sorts in the eyewear business, has just announced...

Latest Fitbit Update Adds MobileTrack and BlinkFeed Badges for “All New HTC One”

Rithvik March 24, 2014 6

So, Fitbit rolled out an update today for its Android app. You now have a widget for your activity goal, design updates, and support for simplified and traditional Chinese. But that's not the story here -- looking through the update's changelog, we also have "...

Rogers Outs “All New HTC One” Early, Official Specs Confirmed

Kellen March 24, 2014 88

There isn't much more we can say about the "All New HTC One" at this point - it has been leaked more than any phone in history. It will officially be announced tomorrow by HTC, but who cares at this point what HTC has to say. If you want this phone, then you...

Starting Today, Google Now Will Notify You of Incidents to Avoid on Your Trips

Rithvik March 24, 2014 32

We've all had that feeling -- driving for hours and then finding out it's all in vain because of a traffic incident that could have been avoided. Actually, I haven't, but if you have you'll be glad for Google Search's latest addition to Google Now. Through Now...

Chinese Galaxy S5 Firmware Made Available for Download, Let the Extractions Begin

Rithvik March 24, 2014 18

Just as Galaxy S5 pre-orders begin on major US carriers, we're finally starting to see official software builds from the device arrive. Today, SamMobile has dropped a download of the Chinese Galaxy S5's firmware for Android 4.4.2, which means we'll start...

Leaked HTC Document Claims 2013 HTC One to Receive Sense 6.0 Update in May/June, One Max and Mini in June/July

Rithvik March 24, 2014 24

Now that HTC's latest software enhancements in version 6.0 of their Sense software skin are soon to be made official, it's time to start talking about updates for older devices. The most obvious candidate for some update goodness is HTC's 2013 flagship, the OG...

Galaxy Z TriFold US Sales Open January 30, Priced at $2,899

Tim January 27, 2026 24

Samsung has confirmed Galaxy Z TriFold availability for the US. The trifold will go on sale starting January 30, priced at $2...

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T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen January 27, 2026 24

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Galaxy Z TriFold In US Samsung Stores Tomorrow, But You Can’t Buy It

Tim January 22, 2026 24

Galaxy Z TriFold launch is literally right around the corner, with units headed to select Samsung Experience Stores across...

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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 24

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

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Samsung Makes New Bixby Official in One UI 8.5 With Perplexity AI

Kellen January 20, 2026 24

The betas of One UI 8.5, as well as supposedly leaked screenshots, showed a potentially renewed investment in Bixby from...

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How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 24

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 24

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 24

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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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