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Snapseed Update for Android Includes HDR Scape Filter, Here are Some Samples

Tim October 29, 2013 29

Earlier today, Google held a small press event to show off major changes they are making for folks who use of the company's social network, Google+. Along with the Google+ announcements, they also showed off an update for their photo editing app called...

Kellen October 29, 2013 51

Yesterday, the Google Glass team announced that they had created new hardware, and that current Glass Explorers would have the one-time option to swap out their original Glass unit for the new version. The new version of glass will work with "future lines of...

Tim October 29, 2013 91

Oh no, another device update on Verizon is to be delayed. If HTC One owners needed anything else to complain about, it looks like your update to Android 4.3 is going to be delayed approximately one month, according to HTC's U.S. president. While the update is...

Kellen October 29, 2013 94

After Motorola surprised the tech world a bit last night with the introduction of their new modular hardware smartphone concept called Project Ara, we were sort of wondering when we'd hear from Phonebloks. After all, Phonebloks was the first to put modular...

Tim October 29, 2013 72

Whether you hate it or love it, Samsung has pretty much single-handedly grown Android by an immense amount over the last couple of years. Before the Galaxy S2 and Note line came along, Samsung was just like any other OEM, carrying on much like Motorola and LG,...

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...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 42

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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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Snapseed Update for Android Includes HDR Scape Filter, Here are Some Samples

Google Glass Revised Hardware Makes First Appearance, Along With Earbud

HTC US President: Android 4.3 Update for One on Verizon Will be Delayed a Month

Phonebloks Posts Status Update Video – Talks Motorola Collaboration, Community, and More

Samsung Shipped 130.1 Million Phones Last Quarter – Beat Apple, LG, and Nokia Combined

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