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Samsung Ships 72.4 Million Smartphones During Q2, Holds 30.4% of Global Market Share

Tim July 26, 2013 27

Global sales of smartphones for the second quarter of 2013 have been calculated by research group IDC, showing some big numbers for Samsung in the newest report. During Q2 of this year alone, OEMs shipped a combined 237.9 million smartphone, a 52.3% year-over-...

Kellen July 26, 2013 42

Google Hangouts received an update today (or earlier in the week but is just now rolling out to everyone) to version 1.1. The update is minor, as in it doesn't include Google Voice or any other new feature. What we are getting is more emoji, and additional "...

Tim July 26, 2013 47

A simple question is raised by the developers of the newly launched Quad Drawer application, the same folks that created one of Google Play's most highly praised applications, Beautiful Widgets - How much time do you spend searching for apps on your device?...

Eric July 26, 2013 87

As far as monthly payment programs for devices go, T-Mobile's JUMP! program is probably your best bet. T-Mobile is looking to make that deal even better starting tomorrow with a deal on almost all of their top smartphones and devices. Head into a T-Mobile...

Kellen July 26, 2013 170

During Google's announcement of Chromecast earlier this week, they talked about the new HDMI dongle's ability to cast full browser tabs, but would only give this feature a "beta" tag. We've already shown you how that works in our in-depth look, which we highly...

Kellen July 26, 2013 74

Typically, when Google releases a new Nexus product, we don't see official accessories arrive for it at the time of launch. In the past, it has taken months before we have seen docks and cases, even though they are often times on hand when the products are...

Kellen July 26, 2013 92

The new Nexus 7 isn't technically supposed to launch until July 30, but retailers like Amazon and Best Buy flipped the switch to "available" today. Amazon in particular is simply showing the device as "available." Should you have a Prime account and choose the...

Tim July 25, 2013 174

After just a single day of Chromecast devices flying off of the shelves, Google has decided to end the sweet three months of free Netflix deal. Google reported to the LA Times that the deal was too sweet and couldn't keep up with demand. So in essence, was...

Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 174

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 174

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 174

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 174

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 174

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 174

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 174

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 174

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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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Samsung Ships 72.4 Million Smartphones During Q2, Holds 30.4% of Global Market Share

Google Hangouts Updated to v1.1, Includes More “Butter” and Emoji

The Makers of Beautiful Widgets Launch Quad Drawer to Google Play

T-Mobile Drops Huge Lineup of Devices to $0 Down Starting Tomorrow

Tip: Chromecast Can Cast Your Entire Desktop Screen Too, Not Just Tabs

Official Asus-made Accessories for the New Nexus 7 to Include Travel Cover, Premium Cover, and Screen Protector

New Nexus 7 Available and Shipping From Amazon Today, Store Pick-ups at Best Buy Too

Due to Insane Demand, Google Axes Netflix Deal When Buying Chromecast (Updated)