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More New Android 4.4 “Kit Kat” Features – The User Side of Things

Kellen October 31, 2013 189

Shortly after Google announced Android 4.4 "Kit Kat," we posted up the new goodies from a developer perspective. In this post, we're taking a look at all of the user-friendly additions that you'll notice during daily usage. If you were at one time wondering...

Eric October 31, 2013 60

We heard not too long ago that the Nexus 5 would be making its way to Sprint, but the Now Network has made it official. Sprint is the first carrier to announce a release date for the Nexus 5 that has only been out for less than two hours. Starting next friday,...

Eric October 31, 2013 73

With each name change of Android, Google usually puts together a nice website that gives people a good run-down of what they can expect in the next update. If you head over to the one that went live for Android 4.4. KitKat today you can get a good description...

Tim October 31, 2013 67

According to a new tweet from the infamous @evleaks, the Moto G will be a cheaper Moto X, featuring almost the same specs as the Moto X, but will hit the market free on contract. The device supposedly features a Snapdragon S4 Pro processor clocked at 1.5GHz,...

Kellen October 31, 2013 145

The Nexus 5 went live on Google Play at 11AM Pacific this morning in both black and white, and with 16GB and 32GB storage options. It's now just past noon and we're seeing shipping dates creep out. Initial orders were showing a shipping date of 11/5, but now...

Kellen October 31, 2013 289

For the most part, today is a day of cheer and joy in the tech world. Whenever Google announces a new version of Android and a new Nexus phone, we can't help buy throw our own little party. But if you happen to own a Galaxy Nexus, and plan to hang on to it for...

Eric October 31, 2013 38

If you were lucky enough to get your Nexus 5 ordered today, your next question will probably be, "How do I keep this new Nexus safe?" There are now two different cases for the Nexus 5 in Google Play for you to choose from. The first is your standard Bumper...

Kellen October 31, 2013 73

Kit Kat (Android 4.4) has only been announced for all of 50 minutes, and already Motorola is teasing their next move involving the sweet Halloween treat. We know that Android 4.4 will begin rolling out to Nexus and Google Play Edition devices over the coming...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 73

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 73

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 73

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 73

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 73

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 73

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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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 73

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 73

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 189

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 189

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 189

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 189

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 189

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 189

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 189

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 189

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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More New Android 4.4 “Kit Kat” Features – The User Side of Things

Sprint is Offering the 16GB Nexus 5 Starting Nov. 8 for $149.99, T-Mobile “In the Coming Weeks”

Kit Kat Description Page Lists MMS Support for New Version of Hangouts (Updated)

Moto G a Cheaper Moto X – Features S4 Pro Processor, 4.7″ 720p Display, Free on Contract

Nexus 5 Shipping Estimates Already Slipping to November 8

Galaxy Nexus Will Not Receive Android 4.4 “Kit Kat”

Google Announces QuickCover and Bumper Case for Nexus 5, No Word on Availability

Motorola Already Teasing Kit Kat Updates, “More to Share Soon”