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Samsung Plans Android 4.3 Update for Galaxy S4, Galaxy S3, and Note 2 in October

Tim September 4, 2013 94

During the Samsung Unpacked event today in Berlin, it was mentioned that an Android 4.3 update would become available for the Galaxy S3, Galaxy S4, and Note 2 this October. For the Galaxy S4 owners, the update will also include support for the Galaxy Gear ...

Tim September 4, 2013 19

This year, NVIDIA has been working on a reference tablet to market to its partners, which had been previously leaked before as the Tegra Tab. This time, we are getting some really-detailed pictures and even some specifications to go along with them. According...

Kellen September 4, 2013 147

Now that we have had a chance to go hands-on with the new Samsung Galaxy Note 3, it's time to check the device out on paper and see how it compares to other flagship phones of the moment. In the table below, you'll see the Note 3 vs. the LG G2, Moto X, Galaxy...

Tim September 4, 2013 57

Google threw us a curveball yesterday when they announced that Android 4.4 would be called Kit Kat. Unsurprisingly enough, I found myself at the store later that day, pleasuring this new desire I had to eat Kit Kat bars. Good move, Google. Anyways, some...

Tim September 4, 2013 48

The public release for Google Glass was first penciled in for later this year, but Google since pushed it back to sometime next year in 2014. According to new reports, Google confirmed that an app store solely for Google Glass applications would be launched...

Tim September 4, 2013 44

Today, the same day that Samsung announced its very own smartwatch, the Galaxy Gear, Qualcomm decided to unveil the Toq. The Toq is the processor-giant's flagship smartwatch, capable of syncing with your smartphone, then controlling many aspects of the device....

Kellen September 4, 2013 21

We already pointed out the fact that Verizon has announced its plans to carry both the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear, but wanted to make sure you knew about the other three major U.S. carriers as well. Sprint says they will indeed carry the Galaxy Note...

Tim September 4, 2013 111

Verizon tweeted out its plan to carry both, the Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear on its network, with pre-orders coming "soon." There is no word on if there will be some sort of package pricing or anything of that nature, but one might hope so considering the...

How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 111

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 111

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 111

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 111

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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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 111

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 111

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 111

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 111

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 94

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 94

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 94

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 94

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 94

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 94

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 94

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 94

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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Samsung Plans Android 4.3 Update for Galaxy S4, Galaxy S3, and Note 2 in October

NVIDIA Tegra Note Tablet Showcased in China, Specs Revealed

Spec Comparison: Galaxy Note 3 vs. G2 vs. Moto X vs. Galaxy S4 vs. HTC One

Play With This Cool 3D Model of the Android Kit Kat Figure

Google Glass App Store Coming in 2014, Public Launch Around the Same Time

Qualcomm Announces Toq Smartwatch, Seemed Like the Perfect Day to do That

AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint Also Confirm Plans to Carry Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear

Verizon Confirms Plans to Carry Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear From Samsung (Updated: Date Listed)