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New Twitter Beta Released With Updated UI, Goodbye Hamburger Menu

Tim October 4, 2013 26

Twitter has gone and updated the Android app's user interface again. Real quickly though, we wanted to point out that the last UI was really nice, and so far, we aren't the biggest fans of the new look. In an update that is now live for beta testers, Twitter...

Kellen October 4, 2013 32

Remember the massive Android 4.2.2 update for the DROID DNA that Verizon detailed for us back in September yet never arrived? Well, Verizon has finally approved an update for the device, but it's not that one. Instead, users will receive a 33MB update to...

Kellen October 4, 2013 13

One of the greatest mobile games ever created (yes, I truly believe that), Granny Smith, is available today for free from Amazon's app store. There has been a running joke around these parts for a year or so over my obsession with this game, so naturally I...

Kellen October 4, 2013 20

Talk about a lovely surprise - wake up to find an Android 4.3.1 update showing as available on your Nexus 7 LTE (2013). The update is a 9.4MB file that jumps the N7 LTE up to build JLS36I, however, we have no idea what's new. A x.x.1 update typically doesn't...

Tim October 3, 2013 14

There are always a ton of new games hitting Google Play for Android devices. Every now and then, you come across a real gem, and we think we found one in Sir! I'd Like to Report a Bug. You play as QA tester Reggie, who is not your average hero - He is just a...

Tim October 3, 2013 71

This afternoon, the official Watch ABC app was updated to allow support for a number of devices from Samsung, the HTC One, and Google's Nexus 4. Previously, a few tablets from Samsung and the Nexus tablets were supported, so if you are into any of ABC's...

Tim October 3, 2013 80

A whole ton of weak sauce just got poured all over your Instagram feed. Today on the company's blog, Instagram announced that US users will soon see sponsored posts in their feeds, from brands and companies they do not follow. At first, Instagram will ensure...

Kellen October 3, 2013 20

In the newest Chrome Beta (build 31) for Android, Google added a new "Add to homescreen" option that allows you to create shortcuts to your favorite websites that can be displayed on your home screen. If your favorite websites have been coded properly, some...

Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 20

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

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 20

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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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New Twitter Beta Released With Updated UI, Goodbye Hamburger Menu

Minor DROID DNA Update Approved by Verizon, is Not the 4.2.2 Mega-update

Granny Smith is Amazon’s Free App of the Day

Android 4.3.1 Now Rolling Out to Nexus 7 LTE (2013) as Build JLS36I

Sir! I’d Like to Report a Bug for Android, a Fantastic 2D Game That’s Post-Crowdfunded

Watch ABC Streaming App Adds Support for Few Galaxy Devices, HTC One, and Nexus 4

Bad News: Instagram Bringing Ads to Your Feed

Chrome Beta for Android Gets “Add to Homescreen” Shortcuts for Sites and Web Apps