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Root Explorer Updated, Brings Multiple Tab Navigation and Cloud Storage Support

Tim May 30, 2013 14

An update has been pushed out to the aging Root Explorer app, an application that has been a rooter's best friend since the original DROID days. With root access, the application can open any of your device's system files, while also allowing for the editing...

Kellen May 30, 2013 181

The "Nexus experience" device appears to be all the rage these days, grabbing headlines left and right. After Google announced the first in this new category at Google I/O as the Samsung Galaxy S4 "Nexus experience," HTC decided they would like to be a part of...

Tim May 30, 2013 53

It is exciting to see Google partner with the top Android manufacturers to bring completely vanilla versions of their flagship devices to Google Play, but during today's D11 sit down with Google's Sundar Pichai, he stressed that this does not mean the end of...

Tim May 30, 2013 45

If you have been waiting ever-so patiently for the past 24 hours to try out the new Gmail for desktop, you can do so starting now. While in your inbox on the desktop, hit the Settings (little gear on the right) and under the drop down menu, select "Configure...

Tim May 30, 2013 110

Details on an upcoming HTC superdevice, codenamed T6, reportedly leaked giving us a glimpse into what the manufacturer has cooking for later this year. I know we don't like using the word "phablet," but the device is listed as featuring a massive 5.9" display,...

Kellen May 30, 2013 223

Sundar Pichai is on stage at D11 this morning, and right out of the gate announced that they will sell an HTC One "Nexus Experience" through Google Play on June 26 for $599. This device was rumored and denied and rumored again shortly after Samsung and Google...

Tim May 30, 2013 12

Large game publisher Gameloft released a new title this morning, UNO & Friends. It brings the same UNO action as the first version did that everyone knows and loves, but with the added "friends," you can expect a much better time playing. If you and a...

Kellen May 30, 2013 12

This morning, Google announced that they will now display nutritional information from the Knowledge Graph in Google Search. Once live, you should find "extensive nutrition information for over 1,000 fruits, vegetables, meats and meals in search," from both...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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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Root Explorer Updated, Brings Multiple Tab Navigation and Cloud Storage Support

A Few Thoughts on This “Nexus Experience” Program

Even With Vanilla Flagships Launching, Google’s Nexus Platform Not Going Anywhere

How to: Enable New Gmail Inbox With Categories

HTC “T6″ Device Specs Detailed – 5.9” 1080p Display, Snapdragon 800 and Key Lime Pie

HTC One “Nexus Experience” Confirmed by Sundar Pichai, Available June 26 for $599

Gameloft Launches UNO & Friends for Android, Showcases Realtime Multiplayer Card Action

Google Introduces Nutrition Information to Search