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LG Nexus 5 Round-up: A Beautiful Render, Plus Everything We Know

Kellen September 6, 2013 489

Of course, as I'm on a plane back from New York, the LG Nexus 5 floodgates open with fury thanks to an FCC filing that outed more details than I think Google would have liked them to. So now that I'm all caught up on everything, it's time for a recap, since...

Kellen September 6, 2013 181

Pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 on Verizon and AT&T are now open starting at $299 for the phone with a new contract. AT&T expects pre-orders to begin shipping by October 1, while Verizon is showing a "ship by" date of October 10. If you'd like...

Tim September 5, 2013 380

Earlier this week, Google announced Android 4.4 would be called Kit Kat. In turn, they posted a video showing off the unveiling of its campus' newly delivered delicious statue. Incredibly enough, whether it was on purpose or not, a Google employee was spotted...

Tim September 5, 2013 65

If you are like me at all, you might be having trouble customizing your very own Moto X on MotoMaker. The issue is that once you select your colors, you have to be certain that you are happy with your color selections. If you are bad with commitment, then you...

Tim September 5, 2013 38

Xiaomi, the same company that recently acquired Hugo Barra from Google's Android team, announced its latest flagship smartphone today - the Mi3. It is clear that the device is not running stock Android as seen in the picture above, but is in fact Android 4.2+...

Tim September 5, 2013 54

Our favorite messaging application, Sliding Messaging, received a very important update this week, beginning its complete support and integration of Google Voice. In the update, texts can now be sent directly through the app from your Google Voice number. The...

Kellen September 5, 2013 61

If you thought last night's 6-minute introduction video for the Galaxy Note 3 was lengthy, wait until you see the 18-minute long clip that Samsung uploaded this afternoon. In this "first hands-on" footage, Samsung takes you on an exhaustive tour of both the...

Tim September 5, 2013 14

This afternoon, PayPal launched version 5.0 of its Android application, complete with an entirely new look. Not only is it a refreshed look, but the way the app operates and performs has been completely rewritten, providing Android users with a seriously-...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 489

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 489

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 489

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 489

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 489

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 489

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 489

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 489

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 Nexus 5 Round-up: A Beautiful Render, Plus Everything We Know

Pre-orders Open for Verizon and AT&T’s Galaxy Note 3 at $299

LG-made Possible Nexus 5 Hits FCC, Model Name D820 (Updated)

Get Inspired to Create a Moto X Using “Moto Match” on Facebook

Xiaomi Announces Mi3 Flagship Device, First Smartphone Powered by NVIDIA Tegra 4

Sliding Messaging Updated to Incorporate Google Voice Support

Samsung Posts Extensive 18-minute “First Hands-on” of the Galaxy Note 3 and Gear

PayPal Launches Version 5.0, Brings New UI and Local Check-ins