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Google Updates Keep App, Teams Up With Google Now to Introduce Location-based Reminders (Updated: Download Available)

Tim August 21, 2013 42

Google is currently pushing out an update for Keep, which brings a new partnership between Google Now and the note-taking service. Starting with the new update, you can set a reminder (and location-based reminder) with your notes, which will then be pushed...

Eric August 21, 2013 19

The head of LG's mobile communications in Bulgaria, Dimitar Valdev, was up for leaking bits of information surrounding the company's mobile division in a recent interview. Valdev laid out LG's plans for upcoming devices, some Android and some not. LG is...

Tim August 21, 2013 49

Update links for Nexus devices are beginning to pop up, so if waiting for Google to push the OTA to Android 4.3 JWR66Y out to you doesn't sound exciting, then help yourself to these. Currently, zip files are only available for the Nexus 7 HSPA+ and Galaxy...

Tim August 21, 2013 47

Last week, the Samsung Hennessy became official. It's nothing special, just a glorified Android-powered flip phone that sports dual displays and a quad-core CPU. Nevertheless, we thought now would be appropriate timing to inform you that a very special edition...

Tim August 21, 2013 44

AT&T boasts America's second largest 4G LTE network, covering 225 million people and containing around 370 markets. This morning, AT&T announced that by the end of this calendar year, its 4G LTE network would cover 270 million Americans with a total of...

Eric August 21, 2013 69

There might not be a more hardcore group of Android users than the group that wait for a phone with a physical keyboard before they upgrade. Since it seems like the DROID line has moved away from the keyboard, the future looked grim for QWERTY sliders on...

Kellen August 21, 2013 129

Step aside 1080p, QHD is in the building. No, not qHD - QHD. LG announced last night that they have created a brand new 5.5-inch Quad HD display with an insanely high resolution of 2560x1440, made for smartphones. In case you were wondering, that's 538ppi. Yes...

How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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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Google Updates Keep App, Teams Up With Google Now to Introduce Location-based Reminders (Updated: Download Available)

LG Executive Hints at Upcoming Tablet, Phone and Smartwatch Coming Soon

Download: Android 4.3 “JWR66Y” OTA Updates Roll Out (Nexus 4, 7, 10, and Galaxy Nexus)

Remember That Sweet Flip Phone From Samsung? Well, They Make it in Gold Now

AT&T Plans to Launch 4G LTE in the Following 50 Cities by End of 2013

In Case You Were Worried, QWERTY Slider LG Enact Coming to Verizon Soon

LG Display Announces New 5.5-inch Quad HD LCD With Crazy 2560×1440 Resolution and 538ppi, Made for Smartphones