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SMS Changes Coming in Kit Kat, Google Tips Message App Developers to Make Changes Now

Kellen October 14, 2013 135

When Google unveiled Hangouts during Google I/O as its first step towards a unified, cross-platform and cross-product messaging client, the tech world took its best guess as to when Hangouts would also power SMS and MMS messages, leaving Google Voice in the...

Kellen October 14, 2013 76

Maybe it's a secret-Verizon-ready Google Play Edition? Or not. Cute Star Wars family, though. Cheers Damian!

Kellen October 14, 2013 56

According to a report out of Engadget, Google is preparing a new "Mobile Meter" service or app that they want to you use in exchange for compensation or rewards. The app's purpose is to closely monitor your mobile behavior, which of course you would have to...

Eric October 14, 2013 39

Just last month, OPPO made headlines by announcing that their newest device, the N1, would be the world's first device to ship with CyanogenMod pre-installed. The N1 is notable for lots of other features, including a rotating camera on the top and a touch-...

Kellen October 14, 2013 82

Shortly after HTC announced the One Max, a couple of readers asked for the full spec list which included dimensions and weight. We've got that all plus more listed for you below. We even included all of the wireless bands that the U.S. variants (Verizon and...

Kellen October 14, 2013 162

In an apparent leak out of ZDnet, we may have new Android 4.4 "Kit Kat" screenshots to study for the rest of the day. The leak shows an older build of Kit Kat running on a Nexus 7 (2013) tablet, along with a variety of screenshots from different areas inside...

Kellen October 14, 2013 68

US Cellular announced its own version of shared data plans this morning, joining Verizon and AT&T in one of the most often criticized new wireless trends of the last couple of years. As with the others, US Cellular claims that having giant pots of data...

Eric October 14, 2013 122

The Galaxy Note 3 is one heck of a device (our review). For most there is not much to would change about Samsung's new overisized phone, but for others, the lack of Android tinkering thus far has been annoying. Thankfully, tinkerers no longer have to worry...

Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 122

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

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Samsung Makes New Bixby Official in One UI 8.5 With Perplexity AI

Kellen January 20, 2026 122

The betas of One UI 8.5, as well as supposedly leaked screenshots, showed a potentially renewed investment in Bixby from...

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How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 122

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 122

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 122

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 122

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 122

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 122

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 135

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 135

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 135

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 135

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 135

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 135

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 135

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 135

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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SMS Changes Coming in Kit Kat, Google Tips Message App Developers to Make Changes Now

No, Verizon, the Galaxy Note 3 Does Not Run Stock Android.

Report: Google Creating “Mobile Meter” App to Reward You For Letting Them Track Usage

OPPO Looking for Pioneers to Help Tell Their Story With the New N1

HTC One Max Specs

Android 4.4 “Kit Kat” Shows Up in Nexus 7 Screenshot Gallery – Shows New Easter Egg, Clock App, App Drawer, and More?

US Cellular Announces Its Own Shared Data Plans, Starting at $50 for 1GB

Verizon’s Galaxy Note 3 Gets Root at the Cost of Completely Wiping Your Device