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Google+ 4.1 Update Incoming – Easier Account Switching, Google Drive Support, and More

Kellen August 14, 2013 22

A new Google+ update to version 4.1 was announced this morning by G+ developer Virgil Dobjanschi. The update is a good one, as it includes new way to switch between accounts that isn't such a pain in the a**. No more of that signing in and out of account,...

Tim August 13, 2013 6

The OpenTable team released an update for their official Android application, bringing a much cleaner and sophisticated look for the app and its search results, mainly. When you open the app, OpenTable will feature highly-rated places to eat that are near you,...

Tim August 13, 2013 15

Today, there are new apps on sale that could benefit your device, especially for those that like to keep a watchful eye on their phones. Kaspersky is currently holding a sale on their phone and tablet security apps, which will allow for tracking and remote...

Tim August 13, 2013 55

Remember Paranoid Android's awesome Halo feature that allowed for multitasking apps like Facebook's Chat Heads? Well, that team's code went open source, and since then, other developers have been hard at work making it a better and more widely-available...

Kellen August 13, 2013 59

When Google first released the new Nexus 7 onto Google Play, they included a listing for an official sleeve case at a price of $29.99. That case disappeared and re-appeared from Google Play for weeks before becoming available today. It's probably a decent case...

Kellen August 13, 2013 108

Verizon is juggling launch dates again. Don't act surprised though, for how many years now have we seen target launch dates moved within days, if not hours before we expected them to be made official. Look at the Galaxy Nexus or the Thunderbolt as prime...

Kellen August 13, 2013 171

There she is, the Verizon HTC One. A sign-up page to be notified of its status is now live at Verizon's site, however, we still don't have a firm release date. It was originally supposed to arrive on August 1, was then pushed to August 15, and now could launch...

Tim August 13, 2013 27

Whatever your personal opinions of the Vu family from LG may be, they do exist, and apparently people are buying them. In some cases, people are even loving the Intuition that is on Verizon. In a recent report, some specs for the upcoming Vu III hit the web,...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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+ 4.1 Update Incoming – Easier Account Switching, Google Drive Support, and More

OpenTable for Android Updated, Brings Overhauled Search Results

Tuesday App Sales: Human Anatomy Atlas, Kasperky Mobile Security, Tapatalk 4

Portal App Brings Paranoid Android’s Halo Multitasking Feature to All Phones

Forget the Official $30 Nexus 7 Sleeve From Google Play, Amazon has Cases for $3

Moto X Arriving August 23 on AT&T and Sprint, August 29 on Verizon

Here is Your Verizon HTC One, Sign-Up Page Now Live

Upcoming LG Vu III Rumored to Sport 5.2″ HD Display and Snapdragon 800 Processor