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Motorola Adds “Moto G” to Website, We Think It’s by Accident

Kellen October 29, 2013 91

Oh, what's that you accidentally posted to your site, Motorola? It looks like the recently rumored Moto G to me. We don't know much about the Moto G, only that some think it will be the even-cheaper version of the Moto X. We've also seen it appear in a...

Kellen October 29, 2013 36

A new Google+ update has already begun to rollout as build 4.2.0.55778941, and we're only a couple of hours removed from Google's event. The update changes up a couple of items, most notably the photo area. That's no surprise since today's announcements all...

Kellen October 29, 2013 42

Google+ users, get ready for more Awesome. Thanks to updates announced this morning during a live Hangout, you can expect the photo and video experiences through Google's social network to get additional muscle in the very near future. We're talking Auto...

Tim October 29, 2013 24

This morning, Sprint announced the light up of 45 new 4G LTE markets in America, bringing their total LTE market number to 230. That number has grown quite a bit this year, but the company is still far behind AT&T and Verizon's market counts. Much like T-...

Tim October 29, 2013 54

This morning, Facebook is pushing out a newly-designed Messenger app to select Android users, one that is chock-full of butter and improvements. You will notice a new look, one that strongly reminds us of iOS 7 and a few of the leaked Kit Kat screenshots we...

Kellen October 29, 2013 239

During this morning's Google+ event, Vic Gundotra announced that they will introduce three major new features to Hangouts on Android. The first is SMS integration. Yes, "IT'S HAPPENING." Gundotra didn't say MMS, but at least you'll finally be able to integrate...

Kellen October 29, 2013 95

At any moment, Google should begin their "A morning with Google+" event which is streamed live to the world on YouTube. We'd imagine we will see lots of Google+ talk, new features, both web and app related, and probably not much else. This doesn't exactly...

Kellen October 29, 2013 97

Because we have yet to mention the Nexus 5 this morning, here you go. Thanks to @evleaks, we have another picture of the someday-to-be-announced next Nexus phone from Google, lying down on its back. Oooooooh. Awwwwww. In related news, he has also Tweeted along...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 97

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 97

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 97

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 97

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 97

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 97

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 97

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 97

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 91

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 91

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 91

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 91

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 91

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 91

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 91

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 91

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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Motorola Adds “Moto G” to Website, We Think It’s by Accident

Download: New Google+ 4.2.0 With New Photo Features

Google+ Claims 540m Active Users – Introduces Auto Awesome Video, Better Auto Enhance, and More

Sprint Lights up 45 New 4G LTE Markets in America, Brings Total to 230

Facebook Intros Redesigned Messenger to Android Users, Looks Like a Mash of Kit Kat and iOS 7 (Updated)

Google Announces New Hangouts Features: SMS, Location Sharing, and Animated GIFs

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Evleaks Gives Us Yet Another Nexus 5 Image, Says to Expect It on Sprint