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Google Launches Shopping Express App for Android, Still an SF to San Jose Exclusive

Tim September 25, 2013 15

If you reside in the Bay Area, San Francisco to San Jose to be exact, you should check out Google Shopping Express. The service offers same-day delivery on any type of goods you might need from the store. If your schedule doesn't allow for the time it takes to...

Tim September 25, 2013 77

For fans of large rifles and blasting away large game, then Deer Hunter 2014 is for you. With the next rendition of this popular shoot-em-up, you can fully customize your rifles, take on the world's deadliest predators, and travel the most exotic locations a...

Kellen September 25, 2013 64

Google Search just received an update to build 2.8.7.841295 on Android as well within the last few minutes. It's like a Google app update holiday! We are installing now - will fill in the blanks if there are new goodies to talk about. So far, the changelog on...

Kellen September 25, 2013 95

Today appears to be Google app update day, as we have already seen updates for both Gmail and Google Voice. Hangouts is the latest to join the party, with an update that makes it easy to see who is reachable. Yes, we're talking status icons that are either...

Eric September 25, 2013 9

Another Humble Bundle has arrived, this one focusing on great Mobile games that indie developers have lovingly put together. The rules of the Bundle remain the same: choose your price and choose who gets the share of it, download the games on as many Android...

Tim September 25, 2013 34

Today for Android users, Gmail is getting a minor boost in its user interface. Starting with the conversations view, threads that have multiple messages back and forth will be better paired with a card-style UI, allowing for an easier time viewing messages. In...

Tim September 25, 2013 133

This morning, Verizon, in partnership with Novatel Wireless, introduced the 4G LTE Broadband Router with Voice. The Broadband Router is capable of taking your wired and wireless device and connecting them to Big Red's 4G LTE network. In addition, it will also...

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...

Galaxy Z TriFold In US Samsung Stores Tomorrow, But You Can’t Buy It

Tim January 22, 2026 8

Galaxy Z TriFold launch is literally right around the corner, with units headed to select Samsung Experience Stores across...

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What’s Your Carrier’s Device Unlock Policy: T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T

Kellen January 21, 2026 8

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 8

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

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Samsung Makes New Bixby Official in One UI 8.5 With Perplexity AI

Kellen January 20, 2026 8

The betas of One UI 8.5, as well as supposedly leaked screenshots, showed a potentially renewed investment in Bixby from...

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How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 8

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 8

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 8

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 8

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 Launches Shopping Express App for Android, Still an SF to San Jose Exclusive

Deer Hunter 2014 Released for Android, Go Get Your Exotic Hunt On

Google Search Update Rolling Out on Android as Well

Google Hangouts on Android Receives Update – See Contact Status, Easier Contact Browsing, and More

Humble Mobile Bundle Gets a Sequel, More Great Games to Benefit Charity

Gmail for Android Receiving Update to Conversations View, Other Minor UI Tweaks

Verizon Intros 4G LTE Broadband Router With Voice, Could Replace Your Home’s Internet and Phone Service

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