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Android 4.4 Kit Kat Now Rolling Out to Moto X on T-Mobile

Kellen November 21, 2013 34

Verizon Moto X owners, your time as the exclusive Kit Kat group is now over with. Motorola has announced that the T-Mobile variant of their 2013 flagship is receiving Android 4.4 as well. No other notes were given, only that the update is rolling out. We've...

Tim November 21, 2013 24

Just in time for the holiday season, Amazon is selling both models of the new Nexus 7 for about $30 off. Usually priced at $229.99, the 16GB model can be purchased for a flat $199.99, and the 32GB model can be had for only $239.99. It's a pretty sweet deal on...

Tim November 21, 2013 134

Plenty of people out there are currently creating concepts and theoretical wish lists for what features they are hoping to see on Samsung's 2014 flagship device, the Galaxy S5. With Samsung openly talking about 64-bit Octa processors and even curved 4K...

Kellen November 21, 2013 103

Motorola is trying its best to win you over, "you" being the tinkerer that you are. Having deployed a Developer Edition program for many of their devices recently, there were a couple of items that owners of participating devices requested to see changed; one...

Tim November 21, 2013 8

Marvel launched Avengers Alliance to Google Play this week, a game that should go along nicely with Injustice: Gods Among Us if you decided to download that earlier. This game is pretty much the same concept, as you build a team of your favorite superheroes...

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...

Galaxy S26 Ultra: 5 Reasons to Buy Samsung’s Newest Flagship

Tim February 26, 2026 13

We have the brand new Galaxy S26 Ultra from Samsung now up for pre-order. It's quite the looker, featuring a slightly updated...

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Android 17 Beta 2 Released for Pixel Devices!

Tim February 26, 2026 13

Android 17 Beta 2 has been released for Pixel devices. You'll find support for the build all the way back to the Pixel 6...

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There is a Free Double Storage Galaxy S26 Ultra Deal, Plus You Get a $200 Gift Card

Kellen February 26, 2026 13

Samsung is going softer than usual with its Galaxy S26 launch deals and it's kind of bumming me out. Where's the double...

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Samsung Quickly Smacking $700 Off Galaxy S26+

Kellen February 26, 2026 13

With the dust settled from yesterday's Unpacked event, we're still looking for the best Galaxy S26 deals to be had. We know...

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Samsung Quickly Slaps $500 Off Galaxy S26

Kellen February 25, 2026 13

The best Galaxy S26 deal is a quick $500 off from Samsung, thanks to a wide range of trade-in devices worth that much. Buying...

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Galaxy S26 Series Made Official, Starts at $899

Tim February 25, 2026 13

Samsung's Galaxy S26 lineup is now official, and for those who have been following Galaxy news for the past few months, the...

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The Nothing Phone 4a Comes in Pink

Kellen February 25, 2026 13

Earlier in the week, Nothing showed off its upcoming Nothing Phone 4a in a pretty typical mostly-white colorway. The phone...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Crazy New Privacy Display Feature

Kellen February 23, 2026 13

We showed you earlier that someone was able to buy a Galaxy S26 Ultra super early by paying an enormous sum of money in Dubai...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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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Android 4.4 Kit Kat Now Rolling Out to Moto X on T-Mobile

Amazon Selling Nexus 7 (2013) 16GB for $199, 32GB for $239

Samsung Galaxy S5 Concept Gives Glimpse of the Galaxy Device From Our Dreams

Motorola Updates Developer Edition Program: Will Re-instate Warranties and Post Factory Images

Marvel’s Avengers Alliance Released to Google Play, Defeat Evil as Your Favorite Superheroes

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