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DashClock Updated – Brings Daydream Support, Option to Apply Manual Weather Location

Tim June 18, 2013 37

Last evening, the developer of DashClock, Roman Nurik, pushed out an official update to his application, complete with a few features that beta users have been testing for a week or so. Inside the update, support for Android 4.2's DayDream feature is included...

Tim June 18, 2013 46

New Yorkers, it's time to pay attention. Today, AT&T announced a new pilot program that is set to begin in New York City called, Street Charge. Throughout the city, primarily in parks and other friendly places, solar-powered charging stations can be found...

Kellen June 18, 2013 111

When Motorola CEO Dennis Woodside sat on stage at D11 a few weeks back, he confirmed that his company would "broadly" distribute their next wave of smartphones. With today's FCC filing of the Motorola XT1055 headed to U.S. Cellular (LTE band 12), an XFON...

Eric June 18, 2013 41

We have been waiting to hear news about the U.S. arrival of the Sony Xperia Z since CES, where we spent some hands-on time with and generally came ahead with positive thoughts. Unfortunately, today's news is that Sony's newest flagship is going to be a T-...

Kellen June 18, 2013 39

If you made the Samsung Galaxy S4 your device for the time being, feel free to take advantage of this 50% off coupon promo through Samsung's site. All you have to do is create an account (if you haven't already) and register your new device (need the IMEI) -...

Eric June 17, 2013 5

Android tablet deals are a dime-a-dozen on the web these days, but today's is pretty decent. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1" is on sale through the good people over at Woot! for only $279.99. Unlike usual deals where the tablets have been refurbished by the...

Kellen June 17, 2013 32

Over the weekend, Google introduced their new moonshot from the Google[x] team called Project Loon, and boy is it a big one. The focus is on the reality that there are massive holes in internet coverage throughout the world. In fact, in many areas there isn't...

Eric June 17, 2013 104

Android is already known as the go-to OS if you want to customize your phone - custom backgrounds, keyboards and third-party lockscreens can all be added after you purchase the device from an OEM. However, if this newest leak is to be believed, Verizon is...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 104

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 104

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 104

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 104

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 104

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 104

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 104

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 104

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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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DashClock Updated – Brings Daydream Support, Option to Apply Manual Weather Location

AT&T Setting Up Solar Powered Charging Stations Throughout NYC

Moto X “XFON” XT1055 for U.S. Cellular Stops by FCC

Sony Xperia Z Finally Coming to The States Exclusive to T-Mobile, Sign-Ups Live Now

[Deal] Register Your Galaxy S4 at Samsung’s Site and Receive a 50% Off Accessory Coupon Code

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 With Accessory Bundle for $279.99 Today Through Woot!

From the Weekend: Project Loon is Google’s Attempt to Bring Internet to the World Using Balloons

Rumor: Verizon Planning Customization Service for Galaxy S4 LTD Edition