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“Headless” Runs Onto Google Play, an Endless Runner Based on a True Story

Tim October 21, 2013 11

Everyone loves a good endless runner game, and Headless is a great new choice that hit Google Play this month. In the game, which is surprisingly based on a "true story," you play as a headless chicken that must fly, duck, and dodge obstacles to stay alive. If...

Tim October 21, 2013 32

Qualcomm's Snapdragon team released a video this morning, showing off what its team can do with 130 Snapdragon-powered HTC One smartphones. Bullet Time photo booth, anyone? Using a specially designed rig, each camera lights up when someone or something is...

Tim October 21, 2013 23

SEGA announced this morning that two new Sonic games should hit Android later this year, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed. Earlier this year, the company released a mobile-optimized version of the OG Sonic the Hedgehog game,...

Tim October 21, 2013 19

In a recent interview with Engadget, NVIDIA's CEO Jen-Hsun Huang was asked if the public could expect a new rendition of SHIELD sometime in 2014. Jen-Hsun replied that we should all expect a new SHIELD anytime a new Tegra chip is released, which should...

Tim October 21, 2013 137

What an event this has been - the launching of BBM for Android onto Google Play. Back in September, the app was supposed to launch onto iOS and Android devices, but hanks to a pirated version of the app which apparently crashed the company's entire server...

Tim October 21, 2013 81

When first announced, it was only apparent that the One Max would hit Sprint and Verizon, but thanks to some newly leaked press renders from @evleaks, it appears that AT&T is also getting in on the fun. For those not keeping track, this device features a 5...

Tim October 21, 2013 31

Last week, HTC's US president mentioned that the Android 4.3 update for the One would be live this morning on October 21. Thankfully, to all T-Mo One owners' relief, he wasn't lying. According to the emails we have received so far, the update appears to be...

Tim October 21, 2013 13

Last week, game publisher Bulkypix released Dead Effect onto Google Play. The game is beginning to soar through the ranks, featuring very good graphics and frightening gameplay. It is your typical zombie "kill 'em all" first person shooter, but since we all...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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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“Headless” Runs Onto Google Play, an Endless Runner Based on a True Story

Qualcomm Sets Up a Sweet Snapdragon-powered Bullet Time Photo Booth

SEGA to Launch Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and All-Stars Racing Transformed to Google Play

NVIDIA CEO Hints at SHIELD 2, Should be Powered by Project Logan

BBM for Android to Start Rolling Out Today in Google Play (Update: It’s Live!)

Press Renders Leaked for AT&T and Verizon HTC One Max

HTC One Update to Android 4.3 Looks to be Officially Rolling Out

Dead Effect Launches for Android, Features Hungry Space Zombies