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Photo Sphere Software Gets Major Improvement in Android 4.3

Tim July 25, 2013 97

As detailed in a Google+ post from Googler Evan Rapoport, the Photo Sphere team worked exceptionally hard to make the software work much better on compatible devices running Android 4.3. Stitching and exposure were always a bit off, but according to Rapoport,...

Tim July 25, 2013 136

Once they hit Google Play and online retailers, the Chromecast sold out fast. You can find some in select stores, so be sure to call up your local Best Buy and other retailers if you are still looking to snag one. Priced at $35, we should have known that...

Tim July 25, 2013 8

If you couldn't catch yesterday's magic, with the unveiling of the new Nexus 7, Chromecast and Android 4.3, Google has gone ahead and made the event replay-able via YouTube. The video lasts just a little over an hour, but it's nice to watch Sundar and Hugo do...

Kellen July 25, 2013 38

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Kellen July 25, 2013 253

Is it safe to say that Chromecast is the talk of the tech world since its unveiling, yesterday at Google's breakfast with Chrome boss Sundar Pichai? We've already seen it sell out through Google Play, Amazon, and Best Buy (online), and have had more emails in...

Tim July 25, 2013 125

According to a Korean news site, an LG executive has spilled the proverbial beans on the company's launch plans for the upcoming G2 flagship device. Unveiling of the device is set to take place on August 7, with North American availability beginning sometime...

Tim July 25, 2013 57

If you already ordered or plan on ordering a Chromecast, head on over to Google Play and pick up the official app. With the Chromecast app, you can set up your new device to run on your home's WiFi network and also change the device's settings, such as the...

Tim July 25, 2013 21

Yesterday morning, Google launched Chromecast, a $35 HDMI dongle that plugs directly into your HDTV, allowing for easy media streaming straight from the web. Good news for Google TV lovers is that support for the device is coming in an update later this year...

Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 97

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 97

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 97

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 97

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 97

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 97

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 97

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 97

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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Photo Sphere Software Gets Major Improvement in Android 4.3

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