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Android 4.4 “Kit Kat” Won’t Waterproof Your Phone Either

Kellen September 24, 2013 121

Guess what, a software update can't actually waterproof your phone. A phone (at least any of today's current models) can't sense "changes in thermo-distribution" and shut your phone down should it come in contact with water. What am I referring to? This week's...

Eric September 24, 2013 102

The timeline has gone from "early summer" to "summer" all the way down to "sometime this fall." Even still, PopCap and EA assure us that Plants vs. Zombies 2 is coming eventually. The delay of the Android version of this game has gotten out of hand, but news...

Tim September 24, 2013 47

If you are the type of person who doesn't care to hang on to devices you are no longer using, then it's likely that you attempt to sell them. There are many different ways to do that, though. There are sites like Gazelle or the more-interesting route of...

Kellen September 24, 2013 79

This news isn't necessarily Android-related, but YouTube is as big of a Google service as any, and we wanted to make sure you were aware. Comments on YouTube videos and in channel discussion tabs will no longer be quite as terrible thanks to the incorporation...

Kellen September 24, 2013 268

A couple of weeks ago, we took a look at Cruzerlite's new cases for the Nexus 7 (2013), also mentioning that we had a bunch of them to give away. Today, we're following up on that promise by launching an easy contest that will land 11 of you with a brand new...

Kellen September 24, 2013 94

According to Ookla's Twitter account, we should see a revamped Speedtest 3.0 app arrive on Android this week. In the teaser pic posted this morning, we get a glimpse at the end of an era in terms of ancient smartphone app design. The Speedtest app - which has...

Kellen September 24, 2013 35

Samsung announced a new image sensor technology this morning for premium smartphones and tablets that "substantially increases light sensitivity and effectively controls the absorption of electrons, resulting in higher color fidelity even in poor lighting...

Eric September 24, 2013 39

Game giant EA doesn't really have the best reputation around the gaming world as of late. They are hoping though, that a few changes to their mobile strategy can fix that this year with the biggest change being that their sports apps have gone free-to-play....

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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 121

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 121

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 121

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 121

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 121

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 121

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 121

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 121

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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Android 4.4 “Kit Kat” Won’t Waterproof Your Phone Either

Apple Reportedly Paid EA a ‘Truckload’ of Money to Keep Plants vs. Zombies 2 a Temporary iOS Exclusive

‘Sold’ is Your Answer to Avoiding Stranger Danger Craigslist Meet-ups to Sell Your Phone

YouTube Comments Soon Won’t be so Terrible Thanks to Google+

Contest: Win 1 of 11 Nexus 7 (2013) Cruzerlite Cases!

Speedtest 3.0 Coming to Android This Week, Goodbye Ancient UI

Samsung Introduces ISOCELL, an “Innovative” New Image Sensor Tech for Premium Smartphones

EA’s New Free to Play Strategy Continues with the Launch of FIFA 14 on Android