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Live: Samsung Unpacked 2013 Episode 2!

Kellen September 4, 2013 100

We are live in New York City for Samsung's Unpacked 2013 Episode 2 event! Below you'll find a live stream of the event, along with play-by-play coverage through our live blog for those who can't stop what they are doing to watch the action unfold on video. As...

Kellen September 4, 2013 30

The Moto X is now available from US Cellular for the low price of $125 on-contract to new customers and newly added lines. It can currently only be purchased online, but will arrive in stores by this Friday, September 6. Like on other carriers, the Moto X is...

Kellen September 4, 2013 20

Sony is taking the stage at their IFA press conference in Berlin this very minute to announce all of their new products for the upcoming holiday season. Since Sony is more than just a mobile tech company, this may be more than just phones and camera lens...

Kellen September 4, 2013 28

Sony's Lens-style QX100 and QX10 smartphone accessories are now up for pre-order on Amazon, ahead of their official unveiling at IFA. Since both were leaked at length yesterday, there aren't many surprises left, but we now know their release date - September...

Kellen September 3, 2013 298

As of this afternoon, we know that Android 4.4 will arrive before long, under the name Kit Kat. The "K" name pushes Google's alphabetical and dessert naming scheme forward for Android, even if we were all running under the impression (for months) that it would...

Kellen September 3, 2013 348

Google just posted the unveiling of the Android 4.4 "Kit Kat" statue, but there was something else in the video that caught our eye. What exactly is the phone on the left that the guy in the brown shirt is holding? It has the horizontal Nexus logo on it and...

Kellen September 3, 2013 46

The arrival of the Kit Kat statue on the Google campus, as seen by the Android team. Update: Oh boy, what device is the guy holding at the 38-second mark? Update 2: And Google has now pulled the clip.

Tim September 3, 2013 106

Sorry, Sony - the Internet has successfully leaked all of your goodies that were set to be shown off during tomorrow's press conference. Earlier today, both of Sony's camera lens-style devices were leaked, and now it appears to be time for the Xperia Z1. What...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 106

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 106

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 106

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 106

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 106

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 106

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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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 106

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 106

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 100

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 100

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 100

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 100

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 100

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 100

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 100

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 100

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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Live: Samsung Unpacked 2013 Episode 2!

Moto X Now Available From US Cellular Online, in Stores Friday

Watch Sony’s IFA Press Event Live Stream!

Sony Lens-style QX100 and QX10 Cameras Now Up for Pre-order on Amazon

Prediction Time: Tell Us the Name of the “L” Version of Android

Is This the First Look at the LG Nexus 5?

Video: Here is the Kit Kat Statue Unveiling

Sony Xperia Z1 Press Release Leaked – Shows Off 20MP Camera, 1080p Display, 2.2GHz Quad-core Processor