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Google’s JBQ Discusses ETAs on OTAs, Don’t Dare Asking About ’em

Tim July 31, 2013 89

Google's JBQ, the man behind the Android Open Source Project, recently took to Google+ to discuss why folks shouldn't ever ask for ETAs on OTA updates. He explained it quite simply in that Google wants to make sure people don't experience some catastrophe...

Tim July 31, 2013 99

Everyone always tells me I should leave the cave and go work from a Starbucks for the day. Well, now that the coffee giant has decided to drop AT&T's WiFi, and instead will offer Google's, I might be so inclined to do so. Google will now offer WiFi at...

Kellen July 31, 2013 125

According to the image above which shows a device said to be the Moto X lying next to a SIM card tray and smaller nano SIM, we could be looking at only the second or third major device to sport the shrunken SIM. Currently, the iPhone 5 uses a nano SIM, and...

Tim July 31, 2013 21

Do you have a friend that is lucky enough to be a part of the Google Glass Explorer program? Don't you wish you could be as cool as them? Well, depending on how good of friends you are, they can now invite you to join in on the party. Google is extending the...

Tim July 31, 2013 48

Ten new 4G LTE markets from AT&T popped up this morning, mostly in Oklahoma, Arkansas and Georgia. From the names of these towns, it's a safe bet that AT&T is starting to hit the more rural (not as heavily populated) areas of America with most of the...

Kellen July 31, 2013 78

Anyone remember Isis Mobile Wallet, the joint venture mobile payment system created by Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile? Anyone? No? Thought by many to be the only reason we can't access Google Wallet on any of those three carriers, Isis' nationwide rollout will...

Kellen July 31, 2013 71

At this time, it's no secret that Chromecast is certainly somewhat limited in functionality. Netflix, YouTube, and select Google services are a great start, but we would love to see some of our favorite apps from Twitter to photo sharing services join the...

Kellen July 31, 2013 41

The Chromecast, Google's new HDMI dongle, is largely thought to be nothing short of a bundle of awesome, especially at its $35 price point. But there still may be times when it has issues and needs troubleshooting. Since there isn't much of an interface...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 41

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 41

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 41

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 41

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 41

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 41

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 41

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 41

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 89

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 89

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 89

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 89

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 89

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 89

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 89

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 89

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’s JBQ Discusses ETAs on OTAs, Don’t Dare Asking About ’em

Starbucks Drops AT&T WiFi, Picks Up Google’s 10x Faster Offering Instead

Will the Moto X Use Nano SIM Cards?

Google Allowing Glass Explorers to Invite a Friend to the Program

AT&T Lights Up Another 10 Markets With 4G LTE

Isis Mobile Wallet Finally Rolling Out Nationwide This Year

Koush Creates Chromecast App That Allows Sharing of On-phone Video and Pictures to Your TV

How to: Factory Reset a Chromecast