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Nexus 5 and Kit Kat Users – Having Issues With Exchange Syncing or Sign-ins?

Kellen November 21, 2013 87

From the day Kit Kat and the Nexus 5 both arrived, users took to Google's Product Forums to submit bugs that they were experiencing and hoping to see fixed in a timely manner. One of those that seems to have entered our inbox a dozen or so times already is...

Android Engineer Explains Why Mashing “Check for Updates” on Nexus Devices Isn’t Helping You

Tim November 21, 2013 145

We are Android users. When an updated version of the OS becomes available, we want it right then and now. When we don't see it in a timely manner, we start becoming anxious. This anxiety leads to many users overusing the "Check for Updates" button under the...

Tim November 21, 2013 13

A heavy title hit Google Play this week, Warner Bros. and DC Comic's Injustice: Gods Among Us. If you watch TV, you have probably seen a commercial or two for it, as it is being published on multiple platforms, including full consoles like the Xbox 360 and...

Kellen November 21, 2013 79

If you didn't have your long-standing corporate discount axed by Verizon's re-validation process over the last few months and a Chromecast has been on your list of must-haves, purchasing one through Big Red is probably a pretty smart idea at this point. Within...

Kellen November 21, 2013 60

This morning, a number of you noticed that when checking out through the MotoMaker process, Verizon was no longer listed as a carrier option for the Moto X. Well, I should clarify that. You probably put together a 16GB Moto X and then tried to checkout,...

Kellen November 21, 2013 44

Last week, we spotted an HBO Go mention on the official Chromecast apps page, only HBO and Google had yet to mention anything official. As of this morning, we no longer need an announcement because both Android and iOS HBO Go apps have been updated with...

Kellen November 21, 2013 29

The HTC One Max, with its massive 5.9-inch HD display and Snapdragon 600 processor, is now available from Verizon for $299 on two-year contract or $599 at full retail (woof). Leaked for months before its unveiling, the One Max is sort of a mix between the...

Kellen November 20, 2013 16

You know that trick in Google Chrome and Maps that allows you zoom seamlessly with one finger? That would be with a double tap, hold then drag? That same trick works in Gmail on devices running Kit Kat. My Nexus 5 is currently allowing me to perform the trick,...

How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 16

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 16

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 16

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 16

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 16

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 16

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 16

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 16

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 87

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 87

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 87

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 87

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 87

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 87

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 87

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 87

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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Nexus 5 and Kit Kat Users – Having Issues With Exchange Syncing or Sign-ins?

Android Engineer Explains Why Mashing “Check for Updates” on Nexus Devices Isn’t Helping You

Warner Bros. and DC’s “Injustice: Gods Among Us” Now Available on Google Play

Verizon Now Selling Chromecast, Corporate 25% Discounts Work Too

PSA: MotoMaker Moto X for Verizon is Still Available, Just Only With 32GB of Storage (Updated: 16GB is Back)

HBO Go on Android Now Supports Chromecast Thanks to Latest Update

HTC One Max Now Available From Verizon for $299

Tip: Gmail on Kit Kat Includes One Finger Zooming