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HTC Releases Kernel Source for One “Google Play Edition”

Kellen June 26, 2013 47

Just as the "Google Play Edition" of the HTC One went live in the Google Play store, HTC went ahead and posted the kernel source for the device. Listed as the "One Special Edition," you can tell that this is the Google Play Edition thanks to the carrier being...

Kellen June 26, 2013 121

As expected, since the date is June 26, the new "Nexus experience" editions of the HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4 are now available through Google Play. Each runs a completely stock version of Android that will be updated directly by Google (or won't they?),...

Tim June 26, 2013 32

At a New York-based event this Tuesday, T-Mobile senior vice president of technology, strategy, finance and development, Dave Mayo, talked up the carrier's plans for LTE-Advanced. According to Mayo, T-Mobile will begin, "rolling out LTE-Advanced features later...

Kellen June 26, 2013 48

Google Search received an update today on Android that introduces a couple of new Google Now and action features worth mentioning. The first new feature will display information about shows you are watching through your internet-connected TV (as long as you...

Kellen June 26, 2013 73

That right there is your new Motorola logo. Gone is the bright red "M," in is some sort of a purple, along with an all-lowercase "motorola" and the tagline of "a Google company." The company hasn't officially unveiled this new logo in any sort of announcement,...

Tim June 26, 2013 37

This morning, there are seven new 4G LTE markets available to AT&T subscribers, bringing the grand total to around 315+. According to recent tests that brought a showdown between the top U.S. carriers, AT&T still had a dominant lead in overall speed of...

Kellen June 26, 2013 178

The Moto X is coming, we know that much thanks to a semi-announcement from Motorola CEO Dennis Woodside. What we're confused about, is whether or not the XFON is the Moto X or if Moto X is a new brand or series of devices to be introduced by Motorola. For...

Tim June 25, 2013 79

This evening, Samsung and SK Telecom, a Korean carrier that recently finished construction on the world's first commercially available LTE-Advanced network, announced the Galaxy S4 LTE-A. The LTE-A is the world's first device able to connect to an LTE Advanced...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 79

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 79

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 79

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 79

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 79

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 79

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 79

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 79

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 47

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 47

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 47

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 47

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 47

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 47

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 47

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 47

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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HTC Releases Kernel Source for One “Google Play Edition”

HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4 “Google Play Editions” Now Available

Executive: T-Mobile to Rollout LTE-Advanced Features “Later This Year”

Google Search Receives Update: TV Show Information, Offers Show When Nearby a Location, New Voice Action for Music

Motorola Reveals New Minimal Logo, Calls Itself a “Google Company”

AT&T Fires Up 7 New 4G LTE Markets, Continues to Boast Nation’s Fastest Speeds

Moto X for Sprint Appears in the Wild for LTE Testing With Removable Battery?

Samsung Announces Galaxy S4 LTE-A, World’s First LTE-Advanced Smartphone