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Google is Refunding Unused Google Offers Deals, Choice of Cash or Google Play Credits With Bonuses

Kellen September 27, 2013 44

If you had previously purchased a deal through Google Offers, but forgot to redeem the offer or use it in a timely manner, Google wants to give you a refund for it, plus potential bonuses. We (along with other readers) received emails within the last day,...

Tim September 27, 2013 69

If you can't wait any longer to get your hands on Google Glass, the team is hitting the road and stopping by cities all across the nation to set up public demos. During these Glass meetups, you will be able to wear Glass, talk to the Glass team and ask them...

Kellen September 27, 2013 50

We're big fans of the camera on the LG G2 - it's insanely fast and is capable of taking pretty fabulous smartphone shots (our full review). But for video enthusiasts, the optical image stabilization is your key to buttery smooth footage. Think of a chicken's...

Eric September 27, 2013 102

We can't say that we didn't really see this coming. Rumors a few weeks ago leaked that Beats by Dre was toying with the idea of buying out HTC's share in their company and today it actually happened. This morning HTC announced that Beats would be buying the...

Kellen September 26, 2013 191

Ookla's Speedtest 3.0 app is now available on Android, just as they said it would be. Gone is the 2009 UI, in is an iOS clone UI. Not much else to say, so let's have a speedtest battle. I'm sure you'll have no trouble crushing my HSPA+ and prepaid scores seen...

Kellen September 26, 2013 103

We have a bit of bad news to share for those of you who are interested in both buying an international Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and taking it on trips abroad. As you can see on the sticker above, which is blasted on the box of our Note 3 variant (unboxing),...

Tim September 26, 2013 19

The official Play Movies & TV app from Google received an update today, just nearly missing the update festival Google held yesterday with all of its other apps. The update isn't anything too major, but does bring several bug fixes, and the ability to buy...

Kellen September 26, 2013 166

You probably noticed an extra-large USB port on the bottom the Galaxy Note 3 in both our initial hands-on and today's unboxing. In case you were wondering, yes, that is a microUSB 3.0 port. The benefits are pretty simple - you can charge faster while being...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 166

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 166

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 166

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 166

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 166

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 166

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 166

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 166

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 44

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 44

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 44

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 44

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 44

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 44

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 44

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 44

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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Google is Refunding Unused Google Offers Deals, Choice of Cash or Google Play Credits With Bonuses

Google Inviting Public to Come Check Out Glass, Hosting Meetups Across America

Chickens are the Inspiration Behind the LG G2 OIS Camera

HTC and Beats by Dre End Partnership, Beats Buys Back its $265 Million in Shares

Speedtest 3.0 is Now Available on Android

International Galaxy Note 3 Devices are SIM Locked to Specific Regions (Updated)

Google Play Movies App Updated, Brings New Functionality For Finding New Shows

Yes, the Galaxy Note 3 has a MicroUSB 3.0 Port