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Friday App Sales: Assassin’s Creed Pirates, Plex for Android, Crazy Taxi, and More

Tim February 14, 2014 27

Not everyone has a special someone in their life to keep them busy this weekend, and if you are like me, you will probably be sitting home alone playing video games and watching movies. On the bright side, lots of developers have given their applications sale...

Grab an LG G Pad 8.3 for Just $249.99 Through Newegg

Tim February 14, 2014 28

For a limited time through Newegg, you can grab a brand new LG G Pad 8.3 for just $249.99. Regularly priced at $349.99, this is one deal you probably shouldn't pass up if an Android tablet was on your shopping list. Thanks to an instant savings of $70 when...

HTC Finally Hosting Their Reddit AMA Today at 1:30PM

Kellen February 14, 2014 42

Back in December, HTC decided that it was time to be more upfront about updates to their Android phones. They released a massive infographic that detailed the process from their end on through carriers, certifications, and even a sign-off from Google. Since...

Let the Flash Sales Begin: Best Buy Drops Galaxy Gear to $149 Today

Kellen February 14, 2014 116

With rumors suggesting that a follow-up to Samsung's Galaxy Gear smartwatch will arrive in a couple of weeks alongside the Galaxy S5, deals like today's at Best Buy could come often. The electronics retailer has slashed $150 off the original full retail price...

Changes Reportedly Coming to T-Mobile’s JUMP! – Upgrade at Any Time, No Limits, and Tablets Added (Updated)

Kellen February 13, 2014 89

According to an internal memo received by Tmonews, changes are coming to T-Mobile's JUMP! early upgrade program on February 23. The monthly payment plan, which seemed to ignite a new trend in the wireless space, will no longer have any time constraints or...

AcDisplay Brings Moto X Active Display-like Functionality to All Kit Kat Devices

Kellen February 13, 2014 53

It's OK if you have secretly been jealous of the Active Display feature that we constantly talk about from the Moto X - it's that great of a feature, especially for those of us who run through thousands of notifications per day. Be jealous no more, though, an...

Google Reportedly Moving Towards Delivering 10Gbps Download Speeds With Google Fiber

Tim February 13, 2014 72

According to Google's CFO Patrick Pichette, who we have the pleasure of listening to every time there is a Google earnings call, there is no need to wait another decade for 10Gbps Internet speeds in American homes. In a talk about Google Fiber during the...

AT&T’s LG G2 Receiving Minor 15MB Update, Still No Kit Kat

Kellen February 13, 2014 32

The LG G2 from AT&T is receiving an update today that appears to do nothing more than prepare the phone for future updates. In other words, this is not the Kit Kat (Android 4.4) you have all been waiting for. The changelog simply states that the 15.4MB...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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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