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Galaxy Gear Gets Custom ROM Treatment, Features Custom Launcher and Web Browsing Support

Tim November 18, 2013 55

The Galaxy Gear smartwatch, a device hindered by its maker to only work on phones running TouchWiz, is becoming a bit more interesting this week. As reported today by several sources, the watch has sold only about 50,000 units, a number that is remarkably low...

Tim November 18, 2013 55

Motorola, a Google company, has taken to selling the HDMI dongle called Chromecast right on its website. The device is also on sale at Best Buy, Amazon, and on Google Play directly, but this move seems to point to the fact that Google is looking to pawn off...

Tim November 18, 2013 95

Over the weekend, every single person concerned about an upcoming Nexus 10 tablet was thrown a heavy curveball. Since rumors began of a new Nexus 10, there has been little confirmation as to which OEM would produce the next rendition, with leaks coming from...

Moto X Receiving Kit Kat 3 Weeks After Google Made It Official, as if You Needed Another Reason to Consider It

Kellen November 18, 2013 323

I think I've made it clear since the launch of the Moto X that I'm a huge fan of what Motorola has done with the first phone that many would consider to be a true reflection of the "new" Motorola (our review). The size is just right. It feels like it was hand-...

Tim November 18, 2013 30

Hurry on over to Costco's website, as they are currently selling $60 of Google Play gift cards for just $53.99. While there is still $2 of shipping and handling, that's still a few bucks cheaper than buying the gift cards out right. Nothing wrong with saving a...

Eric November 18, 2013 34

We have seen many of our readers here comment on how they are waiting for their Verizon contract to end to see what their options are going forward. All four major carriers are fighting over this customers just like you, and Sprint's newest plan announced...

Tim November 18, 2013 18

OUYA, an Android game console powered by a Tegra 3 quad-core processor which launched in June of this year, is making headlines for the first time since its release, thanks to a new limited edition White model. The only difference users will see besides the...

Kellen November 18, 2013 25

Power by Gen makes some of our favorite Android accessories, thanks to previously releases like the Andru (in a variety of colors), so it's no surprise that we're digging their newest release, the HoneyDru. Created as a charger that resembles the official...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 55

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 55

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 55

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 55

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 55

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 55

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 55

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 55

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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Galaxy Gear Gets Custom ROM Treatment, Features Custom Launcher and Web Browsing Support

Yes, Motorola is Selling the Chromecast on its Site

Report: Supposed LG-Made Nexus 10 Spotted in Renders, Launch Scheduled for November 22?

Moto X Receiving Kit Kat 3 Weeks After Google Made It Official, as if You Needed Another Reason to Consider It

Deal: Costco Offering $60 in Google Play Gift Cards for Only $53.99

Sprint and Best Buy Offers Students a Free Year of Talk and Text on New Contract

Limited Edition OUYA in White With 16GB Now on Sale for $129.99

Power by Gen Releases HoneyDru, a Cute Little Honeycomb Inspired Car Charger