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Android Foundry Releases Printable Valentine’s Day Cards, Plus an Adorable Wallpaper

Tim February 3, 2014 10

Want to give a card this Valentine's Day to a special loved one that also shows off your love for Android? Then the Android Foundry has you covered. They have released four different cards featuring the little green man, ready for printing and giving to your...

T-Mobile Moto X Soak Test of 4.4.2 Rolls Out as Build 161.44.25

Kellen February 3, 2014 129

The soak test of Android 4.4.2 for the T-Mobile Moto X is live and hitting participating devices today. The update likely includes the same goodies from the US Cellular update that also started earlier, which means an improved camera and other "general...

Verizon Introduces “Smart Rewards” Program, Like a Credit Card Point System

Kellen February 3, 2014 91

While AT&T and T-Mobile are creating ways to get you out of contracts and into somewhat cheaper data plans, Verizon is adding on new services that I can't imagine anyone would ever use. Over the weekend, Verizon kicked off a new program called Smart...

Video Tour: Facebook Paper Actually Looks Great, Will It Come to Android?

Kellen February 3, 2014 40

Does anyone remember Rockmelt's Android application? It was easily one of my favorite apps of 2013. You see, Rockmelt was great at bringing you random-yet-precise topics of your choosing without asking you to do much work. For me, I used it to unplug from the...

Samsung Galaxy NotePro 12.2 Up for Pre-order, Will Cost You a Whopping $849.99

Tim February 3, 2014 74

For those of you who can't wait to get your hands on the Galaxy NotePro 12.2 from Samsung, pre-orders are now up at Office Depot, listing the tablet at an insane price of $849.99. The tablet apparently ships February 13, so you will only have to wait another...

Pebble Appstore Launches on iOS, Android Coming Soon

Tim February 3, 2014 49

Last month at CES, Pebble announced the Pebble Appstore, a place where Pebble owners would be able to find third party apps and different watch faces for their wearable device. Today, the Appstore is now live via the official Pebble application for iOS devices...

Google Play Services 4.2 Released for Developers, Brings Google Cast SDK

Tim February 3, 2014 64

Developers rejoice, as Google launched Google Play Services version 4.2 this morning, which brings the full Google Cast SDK inside. With the new SDK, developers can start throwing a cast button right into their apps and then publish them to Google Play for...

Sprint Adds More Handsets to Direct Connect Now Compatibility List

Tim February 3, 2014 13

Sprint announced availability of Direct Connect Now for six new devices this morning, adding compatibility for the push-to-talk app that brings Sprint users closer together with the push of a button. Starting today, owners of a few LG, Samsung, and Kyocera...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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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