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Nest App Updates to Version 4.0 – Brings New UI, Support for Nest Protect, and More

Kellen November 14, 2013 32

The Nest apps for Android and iOS each received a massive update this evening to version 4.0, bringing with them support for the new Nest Protect. Outside of the apps, a firmware update for the Nest Thermostat is also arriving. So what's new? Well, the UI has...

Tim November 14, 2013 5

Adobe launched an update for Adobe Reader this afternoon, one that brings quite the laundry list of changes and new features. For starters, there is a fancy new PDF export option through the Adobe ExportPDF service, as well as an improved Text Search while...

Tim November 14, 2013 44

Gameloft launched GT Racing 2 to Google Play this afternoon, the next title in its realistic racing series. The game gives players access to 67 different models of cars, and the ability to race them on 13 different tracks across the world, including the...

Tim November 14, 2013 91

The FCC launched an official app to Android this week - a Speed Test app that will help the government agency produce an accurate map of mobile broadband performance. What users get out of using the app is a good sense of how well their phone provider's...

Tim November 14, 2013 20

This afternoon, BBM for Android is to receive an update, one that brings a few requested features, as well as bug fixes. Since its release, there appears to be plenty of people using this app, which actually shocked many of us. It's rated quite highly in...

Tim November 14, 2013 18

In the market for a new Android tablet? For a limited time, you can grab any tablet off of Newegg for 10% using a special coupon code. The code works on all of the tablets we tried, which was the new Nexus 7, a few Galaxy Tabs, and other various ASUS tablets. ...

Kellen November 14, 2013 115

After pushing out official Android 4.4 OTA updates to a handful of WiFi Nexus devices earlier in the week, Google has now made factory images and binaries available to even more. As of now, we've got Android 4.4 build KRT16O factory image and binary files for...

Tim November 14, 2013 6

A new game called Joe Dever's Lone Wolf hit Google Play this morning, one that looks extremely epic and awesome. The game is based around a single character, the last remaining warrior of the Kai Lords, who were massacred by evil orc forces. You must use your...

Everything New in Android 17 Beta

Kellen February 13, 2026 6

Android 17 Beta is officially live and we've got it up and running on a Pixel 10 Pro. You could have it on your device as...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Actually Here for Your Pixel

Kellen February 13, 2026 6

UPDATE FEBRUARY 13 - Google tried to ship out the first Android 17 Beta 1 update a couple of days ago, but something forced...

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Pixel 10a Renders Show Flush Backside, Full Color Lineup

Tim February 12, 2026 6

We have already seen a few Pixel 10a renders, but as we have gotten closer to a launch day, the quality of said renders has...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Releasing “Soon”

Kellen February 10, 2026 6

Google surprised the Android world this afternoon by announcing that Android 17 Beta 1 is arriving "soon." Yeah, Android 17,...

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Galaxy Unpacked 2026 Scheduled for February 25

Tim February 10, 2026 6

Samsung has booked the date at which they will unveil the Galaxy S26 series. February 25 is the day, 10am PT (1pm ET) is the...

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AT&T’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 6

For those looking for the best AT&T unlimited plan, the choices are pretty simple to narrow down, thanks to AT&T only...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 6

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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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 6

Both T-Mobile and AT&T have seen several years in a row of steady customer growth, likely because of improvements to...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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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Nest App Updates to Version 4.0 – Brings New UI, Support for Nest Protect, and More

Adobe Reader Updated for Android, Contains New PDF Export Tools and Multi Window Support

Gameloft’s GT Racing 2 Hits Google Play, for Fans of Realistic High Speeds

FCC Releases Speed Test App for Android, Wants to Generate a Map of Mobile Broadband Performance

BBM Receiving Update to Version 1.0.2 – Brings Contact Categories and Group Filtering

Grab a Tablet From Newegg for 10% Off With This Coupon Code

Android 4.4 KRT16O Factory Images and Binaries Released for Nexus 4, All Nexus 7s

Joe Dever’s Lone Wolf Hits Google Play, an Epic Turn-Based 3D Fighter