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Nexus 5 Shipping Estimates Already Slipping to November 8

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...

Tim October 31, 2013 127

The time has come and Android 4.4 Kit Kat is here. This morning, Google announced the next version of Android, which brings a whole ton of new features, so let's quickly go over what all is new for the developers. For the folks who want to know more about the...

Kellen October 31, 2013 179

The specs on the Nexus 5 aren't going to shock anyone since they were leaked a dozen times over the last couple of months, but we wanted to get them down for you officially. As expected we're looking at a 5-inch HD display, 2.3GHz Snapdragon 800, 2GB RAM, 8MP...

Kellen October 31, 2013 218

The Nexus 5 is finally official. Google and LG took the wraps off their new flagship phone, while also giving us Android 4.4 Kit Kat. It has been an intense journey of leaks...and more leaks, but we're finally here. The device is mostly what we expected with...

Kellen October 31, 2013 409

There she is! Nexus 5! At this time, we're only seeing the black version available with 16GB of storage. UPDATE: We have both black and white version now, in both 16GB ($349) and 32GB ($399) of storage. Nexus 5 white: 16GB | 32GB Nexus 5 black: 16GB | 32GB

January 2026 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen January 12, 2026 409

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 409

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 409

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 409

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 409

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 409

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 409

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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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 409

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 145

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 145

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 145

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 145

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 145

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 145

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 145

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 145

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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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”

Google Announces Android 4.4 Kit Kat, Here’s an Overview of What’s New for Developers

Nexus 5 Specs

Google Officially Unveils the Nexus 5, It’s the Slimmest Yet With 4G LTE

Nexus 5 Now Available on Google Play for $349!