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Nexus 7 Leak Shows 1.5GHz Quad-core Processor, Wireless Charging, SlimPort, and Android 4.3

Kellen July 19, 2013 107

The new Nexus 7 is on its way, that much is certain. We also think we know what it looks like for the most part, that it'll be priced at $229 (16GB) and $269 (32GB), that retailers are expecting display units as early as July 20, and that Google will more than...

Kellen July 19, 2013 163

The new DROID lineup will officially be unveiled on Tuesday during a Verizon event, but there are still plenty of details that are doing their best to avoid us. While we still do not know specs at this time (anyone claiming to know them are simply speculating)...

Kellen July 18, 2013 40

Android 4.3 is now available as a ROM for the Nexus 4, but outside of a handful of minor tweaks here and there, there isn't much to talk about. There is something new from it that all of you can install, though, and that's the latest version of Google Play....

Tim July 18, 2013 21

Based on the cult hit TV show Firefly, an announcement out of this year's San Diego Comic Con confirms that an officially licensed Firefly game is coming to iOS and Android device sometime in 2014. The game will be a social online role-playing game that takes...

Kellen July 18, 2013 18

The Q2 earnings numbers for Google are now posted, showing revenues of $14.11 billion during the quarter, up 19% year-on-year, though still slightly below investor expectations. The operating income for the quarter was $3.47 billion. Their semi-recently...

Kellen July 18, 2013 105

Motorola CEO Dennis Woodside said that the Moto X would be the first phone ever fully assembled in the U.S. at a plant in Texas. As we inch closer to the phone's unveiling, his company is trying to make it clear that they aren't messing around. In a picture...

Tim July 18, 2013 15

BulkyPix, a well-known Android and iOS game publisher, just launched Song Rush onto Android today. The game is a 2D runner, where the levels are created using user-picked music. You can select your own tracks or the pre-installed tracks. The songs are what...

Tim July 18, 2013 62

Introduced recently for Google's Chrome desktop browser, rich notifications are cards that appear on your desktop, informing you of notifications on your account, such as new emails and Google+ activity. They are great, but with a new app called Krome, you can...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 62

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 62

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 62

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 62

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 62

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 62

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 62

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 62

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 107

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 107

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 107

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 107

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 107

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 107

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 107

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 107

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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Nexus 7 Leak Shows 1.5GHz Quad-core Processor, Wireless Charging, SlimPort, and Android 4.3

New DROID ULTRA or MAXX Picture Appears With Red Racing Stripe on Back?

Download: New Google Play 4.2.3 From Android 4.3 on the Nexus 4

Officially Licensed Firefly Game to Hit Android in 2014

Google Posts Q2 2013 Earnings – $14.11 Billion in Revenue, Motorola Drags in $998 Million

Motorola Teases Moto X With Inside Look at Texas Assembly Plant

BulkyPix Releases Song Rush for Android, a Platform Runner That Uses Your Own Music

Krome Allows For Your Device’s Notifications to Appear Right on Your Desktop