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Twitter Enhances Conversations in Android App, Boosts Performance on Weaker Devices

Tim August 28, 2013 16

A new update for the official Twitter app hit Google Play today, full of new little features and fixes that greatly improve the app in the eyes of its developers. The big change you will see is a new "blue line" that connects conversations that are taking...

Tim August 28, 2013 48

Today, Google is sending out an update to the official Google Keyboard application, full of a few new bugfixes and added little features for tablet users. Listed in the changelog is "tuned keyboard layouts" when using some languages, as well as long-press...

Kellen August 28, 2013 39

As of this morning, we have a number of cases in transit for the new Nexus 7, all of which we plan to show off and share thoughts on to some extent over the next week or so. The first batch to arrive is from our friends at Cruzerlite, who sent over an entire...

Tim August 28, 2013 78

Well, in case the previously leaked photos were not enough, this new set of shots showing off the upcoming One Max from HTC should pretty much confirm any suspicions we had. The One Max, will in fact, rock a fingerprint scanner. Will it be available in all...

Eric August 28, 2013 33

The Android powered OUYA gaming console may have gone through a bit of a rough launch, but their latest announcement is sure to gather some interest and maybe some sales as well. Telltale Games was the creator of a series-based game based on The Walking Dead...

Tim August 28, 2013 26

AT&T announced a new batch of 4G LTE markets this morning, highlighted by a couple of large cities such as Milwaukee, WI and Springfield, OH. If you are on AT&T and have a device capable of connecting to the network, then you should be seeing some much...

Kellen August 28, 2013 180

Market research firm IHS has come to the conclusion that the Moto X costs $221 to build. If you need something to compare that number to, we can look at the previous findings of the IHS for devices like the Galaxy S4 and Apple's iPhone 5. At launch, they...

Kellen August 28, 2013 36

A mostly minor, bug fixing update to the Android Google+ update is rolling out today that does include one feature worth a mention - Auto Awesome notifications. As many of you know, Auto Awesome is Google+'s photo feature that takes similar photos, or those...

Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 36

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 36

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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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Twitter Enhances Conversations in Android App, Boosts Performance on Weaker Devices

Google Keyboard Updated, Brings Long-Press Numbers for Tablet Users and More

Quick Look: Cruzerlite Nexus 7 FHD Cases

Leaked Photos Pretty Much Confirm Fingerprint Scanner for Upcoming One Max From HTC

OUYA Console Getting Telltale Games’ The Walking Dead Later This Year

AT&T Lights Up 12 Additional 4G LTE Markets

Moto X Reportedly Costs $221 to Build

Google+ Update Rolling Out on Android – Introduces Auto Awesome Notifications