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Why I Use an iPhone [Opinion]

Ron August 14, 2013 694

Last week in my opinion piece about why I think Android users should consider the Moto X I opened up the article with an admission: I currently use an iPhone 4S and I plan on getting the next iPhone. This wasn't supposed to be a secret (if you follow me on...

Tim August 14, 2013 9

A new game hit Google Play today called, Middle Manager of Justice. The game's tagline sums up this title quite well - "Somewhere between good and evil. Between order and chaos. Between upper management and the senior staff. You'll find the glue that holds it...

Tim August 14, 2013 64

Earlier this month, pictures leaked of a Samsung-made Android flip phone, known as the Galaxy Folder. Today, the Folder name goes out the window and we are left with Samsung's newest device, the Hennessy. The Hennessy is quite interesting, features dual 3.3" ...

Tim August 14, 2013 87

On September 4, Samsung is set to take the stage in Berlin and unveil the Galaxy Note 3. While that is pretty much 100% confirmed, there have been talks and even patent filings concerning a Samsung smartwatch, which was first referred to as Samsung Gear....

Kellen August 14, 2013 30

Google wants you to fully embrace your voice when it comes to performing searches. In a new service that will begin rolling out of the "next several days," Google is giving you the power to simply ask Google Search for flight info on an upcoming flight, see...

Kellen August 14, 2013 42

This morning, Google changed the status of the "Package File Invalid" issue that was plaguing app updates to "resolved." We first reported on this issue last week, around the time that the new Play store 4.3.10 started to rollout, before Google acknowledged...

Tim August 14, 2013 79

Team Douche began pumping out nightly builds for CyanogenMod 10.2 last night, bringing the Android 4.3-based goodness to quite a few supported devices. Initially supported devices include the Nexus devices, the Galaxy Nexus on VZW, the Bionic, the One on all...

Kellen August 14, 2013 51

Back in February, as we approached the NCAA men's basketball tournament, Google Now finally started to allow users to add their favorite teams. At the time, we had a number of readers ask, "What about college football?" Since the college football season had...

How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 51

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 51

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 51

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 51

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 51

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 51

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 51

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 51

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 694

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 694

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 694

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 694

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 694

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 694

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 694

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 694

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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Why I Use an iPhone [Opinion]

Middle Manager of Justice Hits Google Play, Plays on the Comedy That is Corporate Life

Samsung Hennessy Flip Phone is Official, Rocks Dual 3.3″ Touch Displays and Quad-Core CPU

Galaxy Gear Smartwatch Reportedly Confirmed for Unveiling at Samsung Unpacked Event in September

Google Brings Quick Flight Searches, Purchase Tracking, Personal Photos and More to Google Search

Google Changes “Package File Invalid” Issue Status to “Resolved” – All Good on Your End?

CyanogenMod 10.2 Nightlies Start Rolling Out, Based on Android 4.3

NCAA Football Teams Can Now be Manually Added to Google Now