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Verizon HTC One Receiving Mystery Update to Build 1.10.605.15

Tim November 19, 2013 35

HTC One owners on Verizon are being prompted this afternoon to download an update to build 1.10.605.15, although there is still no official changelog posted as to what is in the update. What we do know is that it must be extremely minor, as the device without...

Tim November 19, 2013 92

Not only are the official bumper cases for the Nexus 5 for sale starting today, but you can also grab the official Nexus Wireless Charger as well. This device is compatible with the Nexus 5, Nexus 4, as well as the new Nexus 7 tablet. Say "so long!" to the...

Tim November 19, 2013 35

Starting today, only a few weeks after the device's launch, you can finally pick up an official bumper case for the Nexus 5 off of Google Play. They have four different colors available - Red, Black, Yellow, and Gray. They will run you $34.99 a pop, so make...

Kellen November 19, 2013 68

The Verizon Moto X's Android 4.4 "Kit Kat" update is rolling out as I type this to a number of devices. Motorola told us that the rollout was staged, but we were able to pull it immediately once it went live, along with many of you. In fact, we've already done...

Tim November 19, 2013 1

A new Humble Mobile Bundle has arrived, still working towards providing excellent gaming experiences for those who want to benefit charities and hard-working developers. Included in this package are classics such as EPOCH and Kingdom Rush, but also an...

Kellen November 19, 2013 76

We just got done installing Android 4.4 Kit Kat on our Verizon Moto X and realized after setting up Google Wallet that it wasn't showing up in our Tap & pay section. We also weren't seeing the option to be able to "tap and pay" in Google Wallet like we...

Tim November 19, 2013 13

The Galaxy NX from Samsung is now available in the U.S. starting at $1599 (for the body only), and can be had for $1699 which includes an 18-55mm lens. For an Android-powered camera, most of you may suffer from immediate sticker shock, but the camera is no...

Kellen November 19, 2013 101

When Android 4.4 Kit Kat was originally announced 3 weeks back, Motorola confirmed that the Moto X and new DROID family would all see the update fairly quickly. What we weren't sure about was whether or not last year's DROID family would see the same joy -...

Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 101

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 101

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 101

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 101

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 101

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 101

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 101

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 101

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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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Verizon HTC One Receiving Mystery Update to Build 1.10.605.15

Official Nexus Wireless Charger Now on Google Play, Priced at $49.99

Official Nexus 5 Bumper Cases Now Available for Order From Google Play (Update: QuickCovers Also for Sale)

Download: Verizon Moto X Kit Kat Update Build 140.45.5

Humble Mobile Bundle 3 Released, Includes Kingdom Rush and Ridiculous Fishing

How to: Get Google Wallet Tap & Pay Working on the Moto X With Kit Kat

Samsung Galaxy NX Camera Now Available in U.S. Starting at $1599

Motorola Confirms Android 4.4 Kit Kat Updates for DROID RAZR HD, MAXX HD, and RAZR M