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Android 4.2.2 for the HTC One Starts Rolling Out in Taiwan, Also Available for Download

Kellen July 2, 2013 27

The long-awaited Android 4.2.2 update for the HTC One has finally been approved and is arriving on unlocked units in Taiwan as of this morning. The update is massive, weighing in a 465MB, but that's to be expected since it includes an extensive list of new...

Tim July 2, 2013 23

Ryan Socio, the gentleman who first reported the name Hangouts in regards to Google's "Babel" project, recently got his hands on an unreleased version of the YouTube app for Android. According to Socio, the app has some sweet new features on the way. Without...

Tim July 2, 2013 8

Can't get enough filter goodness? No need to worry, as Polaroid launched the official Polamatic app to Android today. With this app, which can basically be used as an extension of Instagram, allows you to place filters and specially-designed borders around and...

Tim July 2, 2013 25

We are nearing the half way mark for the MLB season, meaning it's not too late for them to push out new features for the official At Bat 13 app on Android. Inside the update, which is numbered version 2.3.0, fancy push notifications can be set for whichever...

Tim July 2, 2013 75

Owners of the One S from HTC got some sad news recently, as the company announced via support forum that their devices won't be receiving any bumps in builds of Android or Sense. The device currently sits at Android 4.1 with Sense 4+ built on top and there it...

Kellen July 2, 2013 31

Due to increased demand, Pebble has partnered with Best Buy to make their popular smartwatch available across the country in retail shops. The device will sell for $149.99, is available online today, and will reach store shelves by July 7. The black version (...

Tim July 2, 2013 35

It has been some time since we have seen a light up of this many 4G LTE markets at the same time, but it sure is exciting. This morning, AT&T announced 35 new LTE markets, bringing their market count total to somewhere around 350. The markets span from the...

Kellen July 2, 2013 30

Sphero, the robotic ball that can be controlled with your Android device, is available today as Amazon's Goldbox deal for $84.99, which is $45 cheaper than you will typically find it. The Sphero is one of those products we've often considered picking up, as we...

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

Tim December 12, 2025 30

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 30

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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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 30

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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Pixel Watch 4 Updates Bring New Gestures, Smarter Smart Replies

Kellen December 9, 2025 30

The Pixel Watch 4 is seeing its own little Feature Drop this morning with a handful of new features. Google is adding a...

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Google Sends First Big Update to Android XR and Galaxy XR With PC Connect, More

Kellen December 8, 2025 30

Google finished hosting the latest in "The Android Show" today and the topic at hand was Android XR. We knew this show was...

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Samsung Launches One UI 8.5 Beta on Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen December 8, 2025 30

The signs suggesting that Samsung was about to release One UI 8.5 in some form were there, like this massive changelog and a...

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Samsung Pulls Out Galaxy S25 Ultra Deal I’ve Never Seen Before

Kellen December 7, 2025 30

Even with last weekend well behind us, there are still Cyber Week deals to be had through places like Samsung. They appear to...

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Google Added 9 Sweet New Features to Your Pixel in Big Update

Kellen December 2, 2025 30

Following the release of several beta builds over a number of months, Google released Android 16 QPR2 today in stable as the...

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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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Android 4.2.2 for the HTC One Starts Rolling Out in Taiwan, Also Available for Download

Insider Tips New YouTube App, Will Allow for Video Search Multitasking

Polaroid Releases Polamatic App for Android, Because There Aren’t Enough Filters Already

MLB At Bat Updated for the All Star Break, Brings Push Notifications for Teams

HTC: One S to Remain on Current Version of Android and Sense, No Android 4.2

Pebble Partners With Best Buy to Sell Popular Smartwatch – Available Online Today, in Stores July 7

AT&T Fires Up 35 New 4G LTE Markets

[Deal] Sphero is Amazon’s Goldbox Deal Today, Priced 35% Off at $85