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Google Play Games App Now Live on Google Play Store

Tim July 24, 2013 28

At this morning's press event, Google announced that the Google Play Games app was ready for users to download through the Play store. The app is made for users to keep track of their achievements in different games, as well as to stack themselves up against...

Tim July 24, 2013 92

If you are ready to throw money at your computer's monitor, then head to Google Play and bookmark the new Nexus 7 pages for when they go live. Orders aren't yet available, but it's a good place to keep an eye on if you want to be one of the first to own it. In...

Kellen July 24, 2013 43

And just like that, we've got Android 4.3 (JWR66V) factory images already available for the Nexus 4, Nexus 7 (WiFi and HSPA), Nexus 10, and GSM Galaxy Nexus (takju and yakju) variants. If you don't want to wait for the OTA to arrive or a .zip to flash, you can...

Tim July 24, 2013 295

The Chrome team announced Chromecast this morning at Google's SF press event, a dongle that is plugged into your home's TV HDMI port, allowing for streaming online content right to your television. It is made with YouTube and other video providers in mind,...

Kellen July 24, 2013 6

It has begun. Android 4.3 is "landing in AOSP" according to JBQ. Here are the details: Google Airlines welcomes you on the ground in Android International Open Source Airport Project. The local time is exactly 4:30 pm. We will be taxiing for a few minutes to...

Tim July 24, 2013 65

Well, Android 4.3 is finally here and official. Google's Hugo Barra took the stage to announce the newest version of the world's most popular mobile operating system. As for what is inside and how it differs from 4.2, Google highlighted restricted multi-user...

Tim July 24, 2013 45

This morning at Google's event in SF, the company has announced a brand new Nexus 7 tablet. The tablet is light and was designed to be more portable, according to Hugo Barra. It features the same 7" display, but comes with a higher resolution (1920 x 1200),...

Tim July 24, 2013 9

This morning, NVIDIA released a ton of info regarding their current plans to bring the Kepler GPU to mobile devices. The addition of the Kepler GPU for the company's next-gen mobile processor was announced back at GDC in March, but the details on what Kepler...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 9

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 9

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 Play Games App Now Live on Google Play Store

New Nexus 7 and Chromecast Order Pages Live on Google Play

Android 4.3 Factory Images Already Available for Nexus 4, 7, 10, and GSM Galaxy Nexus

Google Announces Chromecast Dongle, Easiest Way to Bring Online Entertainment to Your TV

Android 4.3 Landing in AOSP Now

Android 4.3 Announced by Google at SF Event

Google Announces New Nexus 7, Brings Full HD Display and Android 4.3

NVIDIA Brings the Kepler Architecture to Mobile, Desktop Power for Phones and Tablets