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Tip: Turning on Accessibility Options in Sense 5 on the HTC One Breaks the Lock Screen

Kellen June 11, 2013 44

Since day 1 with my unlocked HTC One, I have experienced issues with the lock screen of the device, and for the life of me could not figure out the problem. Well, until today, thanks to the Play store release of Floating Notifications. During the initial...

Tim June 11, 2013 20

Here is a simple text widget called reClock that can give any device a sense of minimalism, while also making sure you remain punctual. Once applied, users can choose between which configuration of text they would like to see, color of the font and then...

Tim June 11, 2013 12

Racing games are one of the all-time most popular types of titles that are offered for mobile devices. With advances in graphics and studios putting much more time into their games, players are starting to see a next-gen level of racing on their phones....

Tim June 11, 2013 14

This morning at the E3 conference, NYKO, a well-known consumer electronics company unveiled the first third party accessories we have ever seen for NVIDIA's upcoming portable gaming console, SHIELD. They are currently showing off two cases and one docking...

Kellen June 11, 2013 110

If you signed up for the free trial of Google Music All Access shortly after it was announced at Google I/O, then prepare to either pay a monthly fee going forward or cancel, as your free trial is close to ending. The 30-day free trial for many of us who...

Kellen June 11, 2013 62

Google announced this morning that it has acquired Waze, a GPS and social traffic application that updates routes and drive information in real-time thanks to a community of users. Through Google Play alone, it has anywhere from 10-50 million downloads, but is...

Tim June 11, 2013 33

It seems as though Android-powered gaming consoles are pretty much a dime a dozen these days, whether they be the HDMI dongle variant or a full standalone console that you place next to your TV. Either way, most of them are all the same, some offering better...

Kellen June 11, 2013 27

The double rainbow, whoa, is now available from the Dead Zebra shop. The latest in a long line of Android mini collectibles, the Rainbow Set, is a collection of 10 translucent mini Bugdroids with removable heads that can be removed to store trinkets inside or...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 44

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 44

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 44

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 44

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 44

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 44

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 44

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 44

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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Tip: Turning on Accessibility Options in Sense 5 on the HTC One Breaks the Lock Screen

reClock Text Widget, Bringing the Minimal Back to Our Homescreens

Gameloft Begins Teasing for Asphalt 8: Airborne, Launch Scheduled for Summer

NYKO Showcases NVIDIA SHIELD Accessories at E3

Reminder to Early Adopters: Free 30-Day Trial for Google Music All Access is About to Expire, Monthly Fee to Kick in

Google Buys Waze Social Traffic Service, Hopes to Outsmart Traffic Together

Mad Catz’ Android Gaming Console is the First to Actually Look Cool

Android Collectible “Rainbow Set” From Dead Zebra Available Now