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Google App Updates Galore: Hangouts, Cloud Print, Maps, Search, and More

Kellen February 5, 2014 114

If Google decides to push out a bunch of updates to their suite of apps on any given day, Wednesdays are usually a good bet. Sure enough, we are seeing all sorts of apps receive updates today (Hangouts, Cloud Print, Google Search, Maps, Newsstand, and more),...

theScore App Updated to Support 2014 Winter Olympics

Tim February 5, 2014 4

Winter Olympics fans should check out the update that was sent out to theScore this morning, as you can now track all of the action right from you Android smartphone. You may not be able to watch any of the events through the app, but users can keep score on...

Path Updated to Version 4.3, Brings Video Sharing and Filters

Kyle February 5, 2014 4

Path, the social network that favors intimate interactions between close friends over the attention-seeking antics that proliferate on, say, Facebook, received a multimedia-centric update on Android today. Version 4.3 of the app brings video capture to mobile,...

Galaxy S5 Roundup: Theatrics to be Pulled Back, Will Not Feature QHD Display or Retina Scanner

Tim February 5, 2014 121

We always say throughout the course of any given calendar year that nothing is ever confirmed until made official by either the OEM or the carrier. The reason we say this is because in this industry, pundits love having the inside scoop, and with that, we...

Cryten is a Beautiful Round, Flat, Neat, and Pastel Set of Icons

Kellen February 5, 2014 48

Icon packs for Android have come a long way over the last year or so. I can still remember years back when every new set was embossed, glowing, based on some gimmicky theme, or pulled out of an 80s rock video. It was rough, especially if you wanted to...

BlackBerry Reminds Everyone That BBM Still Exists, Issues Minor Update to Help Find Friends

Kyle February 5, 2014 27

Did you know BlackBerry was still around? Their stranglehold on the smartphone industry may be a distant memory, but the beleaguered company is still committed to supporting its existing products. Need proof? One of them, BlackBerry Messenger for Android, is...

New 32GB Nexus 7 (2012) Available on Woot Today for $149

Kellen February 5, 2014 36

We wouldn't normally point out a year-and-a-half old tablet as a potentially good buy, but when it shows up on Woot! in "new" condition for $149, it may actually be worth a look. Such is the case with the Nexus 7 (2012), that is today's daily deal on the...

Potential HTC One Successor Pictured in the Wild With Dual-rear Cameras

Kellen February 5, 2014 78

This may be one of the first looks at the follow-up to the HTC One, currently codenamed M8. As you can tell from the image, it looks quite similar to the One, except for those two tiny differences. We're seeing a dual-LED flash along with a dual-rear camera...

Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 78

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 78

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 78

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 78

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 78

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 78

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 78

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 78

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 114

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 114

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 114

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 114

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 114

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 114

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 114

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 114

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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