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Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition Unboxing and Overview

Kellen July 10, 2013 43

Over the weekend, we took our first look at the HTC One Google Play Edition, promising that we'd do something similar with the Samsung Galaxy S4 GPE once we had it. Well, the time has come, and the device is in house. As is typical when we receive most devices...

Kellen July 10, 2013 74

The new Google Maps v7.0 was released last night. It's awesome. This is the new commercial. Detroit Rock City.

Kellen July 10, 2013 29

Back in May, Google Chrome Beta for Android updated to include the ability to take advantage of Google Translate on web pages not in your native tongue. Today, the stable version of Chrome received a similar update, along with fullscreen browsing on tablets...

Kellen July 10, 2013 191

T-Mobile is still on stage in New York at the time of writing this, unveiling all sorts of new company initiatives, but since the press release for it all has already gone live, let's talk about it. We've got four big things to discuss: their new JUMP! phone...

Kellen July 10, 2013 166

Isis Mobile Wallet - the join venture between Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile that is the reason you can't have Google Wallet - is still not currently available to the masses because it's still being tested in select markets. But, should you be in one of those...

Tim July 10, 2013 26

Well, since T-Mobile might be announcing some interesting new ideas for the wireless industry at their "Boldest Moves Yet" event today, we figured we should get in on the fun. We are not at the event, but thanks to the Internet, we can watch from the comforts...

Eric July 10, 2013 16

"Transport back to 2000" is the promise that SEGA is making to us by releasing the Dreamcast classic, Crazy Taxi, out on Android today. Anyone who owned a game console or walked into an arcade in 2000 knows what Crazy Taxi is. The game puts you in the shoes of...

Kellen July 10, 2013 5

AT&T's version of the LG Optimus G Pro is receiving its "Value Pack" update today, bringing it up to speed with the international variant of the phone. The update includes innovative features like Smart Video (pauses and resumes as you look away or back),...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 43

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 43

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 43

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 43

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 43

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 43

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 43

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 43

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 Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition Unboxing and Overview

Here is Google’s New Google Maps Commercial, Please Rock Out

Google Chrome Catches Up to Beta With New Update – Introduces Google Translate, Fullscreen on Tablets

T-Mobile Announces “JUMP!” as New Phone Upgrade Policy, Lights Up 116th LTE Market, Intros Sony Xperia Z

Isis Mobile Wallet Will Give You $100 Amazon Gift Card If You Add a Credit Card to Your Account

Live Blog: T-Mobile’s “Boldest Moves Yet” Event

Crazy Taxi Motors onto Android, Charges You $4.99 for the Ride

LG Optimus G Pro on AT&T Gets Value Pack Update