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Download: Google Play Version 4.4.21, Features Pullout Navigation Bar

Tim October 21, 2013 74

A new version of Google Play is currently circulating, so we figured we should give our readers the heads up and ability to try out the latest update for themselves. This is version 4.4.21, which brings a new navigation menu to the entire application. Much...

Tim October 21, 2013 289

There is no denying that people are excited for the Nexus 5. We recently ran a poll asking what the bigger deal was - the Nexus 5, Kit Kat, Google's reported smartwatch, a new Nexus 10, or something else? The Nexus 5 led the poll by a long shot, so now we want...

Tim October 21, 2013 122

The smartphone industry is never standing still. It continues to grow daily and there are companies that push forward, innovate, and break bounds with their products. Qualcomm is a major player in the mobile processor game, with the Snapdragon 600 and 800...

Tim October 21, 2013 65

HTC's place as a smartphone maker has been somewhat questioned lately when considering poor sales and rough earnings figures, but the company's lead executives still look to the future and how the company can continue to innovate. In a recent discussion with...

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...

Google Pixel’s Now Playing App is Available!

Kellen March 2, 2026 19

The Google Pixel line gets an official Now Playing music app. You can download it now. A couple of weeks ago, we talked about...

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Qualcomm Just Told Us the Chip in the Next Samsung Galaxy Watch

Kellen March 2, 2026 19

We have a new wearable chip for the next wave of smartwatches! Chipsets aren't typically an exciting thing to talk about, but...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra: 5 Reasons to Buy Samsung’s Newest Flagship

Tim February 26, 2026 19

We have the brand new Galaxy S26 Ultra from Samsung now up for pre-order. It's quite the looker, featuring a slightly updated...

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Android 17 Beta 2 Released for Pixel Devices!

Tim February 26, 2026 19

Android 17 Beta 2 has been released for Pixel devices. You'll find support for the build all the way back to the Pixel 6...

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There is a Free Double Storage Galaxy S26 Ultra Deal, Plus You Get a $200 Gift Card

Kellen February 26, 2026 19

Samsung is going softer than usual with its Galaxy S26 launch deals and it's kind of bumming me out. Where's the double...

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Samsung Quickly Smacking $700 Off Galaxy S26+

Kellen February 26, 2026 19

With the dust settled from yesterday's Unpacked event, we're still looking for the best Galaxy S26 deals to be had. We know...

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Samsung Quickly Slaps $500 Off Galaxy S26

Kellen February 25, 2026 19

The best Galaxy S26 deal is a quick $500 off from Samsung, thanks to a wide range of trade-in devices worth that much. Buying...

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Galaxy S26 Series Made Official, Starts at $899

Tim February 25, 2026 19

Samsung's Galaxy S26 lineup is now official, and for those who have been following Galaxy news for the past few months, the...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 74

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 74

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 74

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 74

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 74

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 74

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 74

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 74

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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Download: Google Play Version 4.4.21, Features Pullout Navigation Bar

Monday Poll: What New Feature has You Most Excited for the Nexus 5?

Benchmark Apparently Points to New 2.5GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon Processor

Recent HTC Exec Comments Point to New Tablet and Future Wearables?

“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