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LG Lucid Receiving Update to VS840ZV9, Adds Security Patches and Removes Remote Diagnostics

Kellen September 25, 2013 8

The LG Lucid on Verizon has an approved update on the horizon as build VS840ZV9, its first since January. The update implements "multiple Android security patches," updates several bloatware apps, and removes Verizon's Remote Diagnostics tool, a somewhat...

Kellen September 25, 2013 55

Google Voice, an app we are expecting to see the death of at any minute as Google merges its functionality into Hangouts, received an update today. It's minor. Like, super minor. The changelog has already been updated, showing that the app now adds warnings...

Kellen September 25, 2013 7

Still haven't decided whether or not to pick up a Pebble smartwatch, aka the darling of Kickstarter? AT&T is giving you another location to purchase the e-paper-powered-notification-wrist-thingy in yet another "exclusive" deal. That's right, AT&T is...

Tim September 25, 2013 22

AT&T hit 400 4G LTE markets throughout America last week, and they show no signs of letting up. This morning, the nation's second largest wireless carrier announced another group of LTE markets, spanning from cities located in California and Nevada, to...

Kellen September 25, 2013 33

With both Sprint and T-Mobile Moto X variants receiving updates that include major camera improvements, we were starting to wonder how long it would be before AT&T and Verizon models were treated to the same bundle of joy. Knowing Verizon's history with...

Kellen September 25, 2013 61

On Monday, Motorola began pushing an update to the T-Mobile Moto X that dramatically improved the camera, but also fixed a few important bugs in Touchless Control, voice call audio, and Migrate (full changelog). Again, the star was the camera update, which we...

Eric September 25, 2013 67

At an event in South Korea last night where Samsung was showing off their newest devices, the Galaxy Note 3 and the Galaxy Gear, it was overheard that Samsung has plans for more devices this year. This next device will be able to "differentiate" itself from...

Eric September 25, 2013 115

Here we are, just after the two week mark from Apple announcing to the world that they would start producing a gold variant of their new iPhone, and apparently, gold fever has spread. Samsung has taken to their social media outlets in the United Arab...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 115

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 115

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 115

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 115

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 115

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 115

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 115

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 115

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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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LG Lucid Receiving Update to VS840ZV9, Adds Security Patches and Removes Remote Diagnostics

Google Voice Receives Update on Android…Support for Short Codes and Bug Fixes

AT&T to Sell Pebble Smartwatch Beginning September 27 for $150

AT&T Launches 8 New 4G LTE Markets, Surpasses 400 Marker

AT&T Up Next for Moto X Update, Soak Test Invites Go Out for New Software Release

Moto X Camera Update to Build 139.14.1 Arriving on Sprint Model Too

Samsung Plans to Announce a Device With A Curved Screen Next Month

What a Coincidence! Samsung Announces Gold Galaxy S4 Models