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Sidebar Plus is a Multi-taskers Dream App, Check Out the Beta

Tim September 3, 2013 24

A new application, currently in beta stages called Sidebar Plus, could be the dream app of multitask users everywhere. With a sectioned pullout bar on the side of your device, allowing users to access recently used apps and system toggles, it makes accessing...

Kellen September 3, 2013 217

Thanks to Sundar Pichai, we now know that the next version of Android will be forever known as Kit Kat, not Key Lime Pie. And thanks to a newly updated Android site, we know that the next version will be Android 4.4, instead of the oft-reported Android 5.0. ...

Kellen September 3, 2013 240

Android boss Sundar Pichai just revealed the new name of the next major version of Android - Kit Kat. Through a picture of a new statue on the Google campus lawn along with a note posted to Google+, Pichai said that he "can’t wait to release the next version...

Kellen September 3, 2013 131

Because we like to keep tabs on the other side of the mobile industry that competes directly with Android, we thought you'd all like to know that Apple has set the date for the unveiling of the next iPhone, likely dubbed the iPhone 5S. September 10 is the day....

Tim September 3, 2013 31

This week, IFA kicks off in Europe, with companies such as Sony and Samsung showing off what they have in store for the holiday shoppers. The accessories that has us buzzing from Sony are the DSC-QX10 and DSC-QX100 camera lenses. They are Bluetooth/WiFi-...

Kellen September 3, 2013 61

Over the weekend, LG announced that its newest flagship, the G2, is ready for a global launch starting in September with initial launch markets that include both the U.S. and Germany. No specific carrier dates were announced for September, but with a...

Kellen September 3, 2013 32

Well, there it is - BBM for Android. Thanks to a beta build shown off on video over the weekend, we now know what to expect from Blackberry's formerly popular instant messaging client outside of a release date. It's a Blackberry 10-esque version of Blackberry...

Kellen September 3, 2013 19

After a couple of weeks of quick glimpses, followed by rumors of carrier exclusivity, the HTC One in "Vivid Blue" is now official. As you can see from the pictures, it's certainly pretty, assuming the device can hold onto that color and not chip or scuff...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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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Sidebar Plus is a Multi-taskers Dream App, Check Out the Beta

Kit Kat Will be Android 4.4, Not Android 5.0 – Download the Official Wallpaper

Kit Kat Android Statue Arrives on Google Campus, So Long Key Lime Pie

New iPhone Arrives September 10

Additional Sony DSC-QX10 and QX100 Press Images Leak Ahead of Unveiling

LG G2 Global Rollout Starts in September, U.S. and Germany are Among First Markets

Video: BBM for Android Receives Hands-on Tour

HTC Announces “Vivid Blue” HTC One and Mini, BoomBass Bluetooth Subwoofer