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Moto X Drops to $99 at AT&T, MotoMaker Orders Included

Kellen October 25, 2013 76

This morning, the Moto X for AT&T has dropped to $99 on new contract for the 16GB version, and that includes custom designed versions through MotoMaker. You could make the closest thing to a DL phone (pictured above) and still walk away at under $100 if...

Kellen October 25, 2013 49

On Monday, we got a hold of the newest version of Google Play, dubbed 4.4.21, and handed it out like candy on Halloween. If you decided to hold out and not manually install it at the time (and there is nothing wrong with that), then you'll be in for a treat...

Tim October 24, 2013 255

In October of 2012, we asked our readers if they owned an Android tablet. We were sort of shocked to find that 68% of those that voted in the poll said "yes," which was a lot higher than we had expected. But, with so many great options to choose from - such as...

Kellen October 24, 2013 141

Experiencing "couldn't sign in" issues with your Google accounts and services at the moment? Try to remain calm, it appears as if Google servers are struggling at the moment. We're currently having no issues, but a number of readers have jumped into our inbox...

Kellen October 24, 2013 61

Uh oh, the 16GB version of the Nexus 10 is showing as "out of inventory" on Google Play. Go ahead, say it, "New Nexus 10 incoming!" Feel better? But is it? Well, we think so, assuming Google decides to push out Android 4.4 and the Nexus 5 through either a...

Tim October 24, 2013 34

Back in early October, Instagram announced that the company would be bringing paid advertisements to your feed. There was speculation on what these ads would look and perform like, and today, Instagram is giving their first preview of what users should start...

Tim October 24, 2013 18

Remember Vine? It received an update on Android today, which brings a couple of requested features that should make producing classy vines quite a bit easier. Starting today, you can now save draft videos as sessions, which you can go back to later for...

Kellen October 24, 2013 101

Remember Aviate? That would be the Android home screen replacement that changes depending on the time of day, your location, and a variety of other factors to present you with a home screen setup that makes your life easier. We took it for a lengthy hands-on...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 101

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 101

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 101

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 101

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 101

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 101

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 101

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 101

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 76

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 76

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 76

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 76

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 76

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 76

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 76

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 76

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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Moto X Drops to $99 at AT&T, MotoMaker Orders Included

PSA: Google Play 4.4.21 is Rolling Out to All, Enter Hamburger Land

Thursday Poll: Do You Own an Android Tablet?

Google Servers Struggling a Bit, Might Show Sign-in Errors (Updated)

Nexus 10 16GB is Now Out of Stock on Google Play

Instagram Previews What Ads Will Look Like

Vine Updated on Android, Brings Savable Sessions and Time Travel

Cover is an Invite-only Android Lock Screen Replacement That Contextually Changes to Meet Your Needs