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

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),...

Tim July 10, 2013 43

This week on Google Play, one of the top flight simulator apps for mobile devices, Infinite Flight, finally launched to Android. From the boom in sales and positive feedback, I'd say it's safe to say that this is a good one. For $5, the app features 27...

Kellen July 10, 2013 54

The update for Verizon's variant of the Samsung Galaxy S4 is receiving an over-the-air (OTA) update this morning. We are still waiting for Big Red to publish the changelog, but are assuming that it's the same update that was available yesterday via desktop...

Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Crazy New Privacy Display Feature

Kellen February 23, 2026 54

We showed you earlier that someone was able to buy a Galaxy S26 Ultra super early by paying an enormous sum of money in Dubai...

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Here’s the Nothing Phone 4a

Kellen February 23, 2026 54

Nothing is preparing to fully reveal the Nothing Phone 4a on March 5, so the teasing of this next device is reaching new...

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Pixel 10a Official at $499 and the Upgrades are Tough to Find

Kellen February 18, 2026 54

Google fully unveiled the Pixel 10a today and there aren't many surprises following weeks of information trickling into our...

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Google Brings AirDrop Support to Pixel 9

Kellen February 17, 2026 54

Google has moved forward with its promise to bring AirDrop support to more phones. Today, the Search giant announced that the...

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Google’s Pixel is Getting a Now Playing App

Kellen February 16, 2026 54

Wouldn't it be cool if the Now Playing service on your Pixel phone had its own app that could get new features more regularly...

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T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen February 16, 2026 54

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Everything New in Android 17 Beta

Kellen February 15, 2026 54

Android 17 Beta is officially live and we've got it up and running on a Pixel 10 Pro. You could have it on your device as...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Actually Here for Your Pixel

Kellen February 13, 2026 54

UPDATE FEBRUARY 13 - Google tried to ship out the first Android 17 Beta 1 update a couple of days ago, but something forced...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 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

Infinite Flight Released to Google Play, $5 for Some Top Notch Flight Simulation

Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy S4 Now Receiving OTA Update (Updated)