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My Verizon Update Brings Auto-Refresh Back to the Data Widget

Kellen March 11, 2014 78

Over the coming weeks, Verizon will push out an update to its "My Verizon" app for Android devices. The update doesn't change the UI or offer a new experience, but it does bring back automatic refreshing to the app's data widget. For those not familiar,...

AT&T Moto X Soak Test Invites Go Out, Gotta be 4.4.2

Kellen March 11, 2014 47

The AT&T Moto X - also known as the last of the bunch to get Android 4.4.2 - has a soak test for a new software update on the horizon. While nothing is confirmed until the update starts, we would be surprised if this doesn't turn out to be 4.4.2. There isn...

OnePlus One to Feature 5.5-inch Display in a 5-inch Phone’s Body

Kellen March 11, 2014 47

OnePlus, a new phone manufacturer led by a former Oppo exec, has decided that the best way to unveil their CyanogenMod-powered phone is to slowly announce specs as we close in on a launch. I'm not sure if this is better or HTC's approach, which is to let...

Stop the Presses: Flappy Bird May Make a Return to Google Play

Tim March 11, 2014 64

A little more than a month ago, the world weeped as Flappy Bird made an exit for both Android and iOS devices. Spawning countless clones, it almost feels as if the game never left, but none of the copies could ever match the world's most beloved hated game. ...

All New HTC One Sales Guide Leaks, Specs and New Features Begin to Surface

Eric March 11, 2014 196

At this point, the upcoming all new HTC One has sprung more leaks than the Titanic. Multiple videos, pictures and looks at the device have come to our attention, and today we add another to that list. A list of "complete specs" and what appears to be a sales...

Twitter is Down.

Kellen March 11, 2014 27

It's not just you. Update: And it's back! Maybe. Update 11:20AM: Definitely not all the way back. Update 11:21AM: OK, try now. Update 11:35AM: And back down for maintenance. Weee! Update 11:43AM: I'm done updating. Twitter is clearly struggling today. It'...

Google May Tap Intel’s Moorefield 64-bit Processor For Nexus 8

Kyle March 11, 2014 39

In an unusual move, Google may eschew ARM for a 64-bit Intel Moorefield SoC in the long-rumored Nexus 8. That's according to a report from AndroidPit, which points out that the device's alleged release month - July - would both conveniently coincide with Intel...

Instagram Getting Big Update, Brings Sleeker UI and Performance Boost (Updated: With Download)

Tim March 11, 2014 46

An update is hitting Google Play this morning for Instagram, version 5.1. Inside the update, users will be met with a refreshed user interface, one which is much more flat, taking cues from the iOS version of the app. By simplifying the app's design, the...

Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 46

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 46

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 46

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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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