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Using Multi-Window on the Samsung Galaxy S3 From Verizon, Compared to the Galaxy S4

Kellen May 29, 2013 72

Included with today's update for the Samsung Galaxy S3 on Verizon is arguably one of Samsung's most innovative smartphone features of the last few years - Multi Window. For extreme multi-taskers or power users, Multi Window shines as it allows you to work with...

Kellen May 29, 2013 16

Google released a new app this afternoon for the Google Apps users in the building, called Google Admin. Google Admin allows administrators of Google Apps accounts to easily accomplish "most common tasks" such as quickly adding or suspending users, resetting...

Tim May 29, 2013 34

Today, AT&T announced a slew of cities that are to receive their 4G LTE network this week. As evident in the list, AT&T is starting to work their way out into the more rural areas, including parts of Oregon, Virginia and Washington state. Check below...

Tim May 29, 2013 56

Samsung is apparently going balls to the wall with different variants of their latest flagship device, the Galaxy S4. We have known for about a month that we would be seeing a Galaxy S4 Mini, as well as a Galaxy S4 Active, a dust and water-resistant version of...

Kellen May 29, 2013 20

The official Twitter app for Android received a hefty update this morning, one that includes a revamped Tweet composer that should make it easier to share photos thanks to quick access to your camera roll. When pressing the gallery button, your images will...

Tim May 29, 2013 28

Learning a new language, especially at an older age, is said to be quite a difficult task. There are probably thousands of different services that will teach you a language, all for a pretty hefty price. Well, if you are attempting to learn a new language, but...

Kellen May 29, 2013 49

A new version of Google Play has begun to rollout in stages to devices as build 4.1.10. The previous build that was released publicly was 4.1.6, so with such a small jump you can imagine this to be pretty minor. We just received it, so we're still digging...

Kellen May 29, 2013 70

The rumors from last week were true, a new Gmail has arrived this morning for both Android and iOS, along with a new inbox experience for the web. The new inbox could feature categories for Primary, Social, Promotions, Updates, and Forums, but it appears as if...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 70

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 70

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 70

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 70

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 70

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 70

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 70

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 70

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 72

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 72

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 72

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 72

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 72

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 72

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 72

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 72

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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Using Multi-Window on the Samsung Galaxy S3 From Verizon, Compared to the Galaxy S4

Google Releases Admin App for Managing Google Apps Accounts

AT&T Launches 4G LTE in 11 New Cities, Expands in Others

Full Specs Reportedly Leak for Samsung’s Galaxy S4 Active and Galaxy S4 Zoom

Twitter for Android Updated – New Tweetbox, Richer Notifications, and Wider Timelines

Duolingo Launches on Android, Learn a New Language for Free While Also Having Fun

Download: New Google Play Store 4.1.10

Google Announces New Gmail Inbox Experience for Web and Mobile, Including Android and iOS