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Google Maps for Mobile Gets Reworked, Coming to Android and iOS “This Summer”

Eric May 15, 2013 16

Google tipped us off early this morning, aside from the leaks we saw previously, that Google Maps might be getting some love at this year's I/O. A preview build of the new Maps was shown on iOS and Android. It featured a new slimmed down look with a search...

Kellen May 15, 2013 144

The update for Google Music which includes a new UI, their new All Access streaming service, and Listen Now feature is live! Once you update, don't forget to check out All Access with the 30-day free trial. Here is the full changelog: Brand new user interface...

Kellen May 15, 2013 17

Google Search received an update moments ago during the Google I/O keynote, and it includes a number of new cards for Google Now. You'll now be able to set reminders, see upcoming releases for your favorite media types (books, music albums, movies, tv shows,...

Kellen May 15, 2013 95

During today's Google I/O keynote, Google and Vic Gundotra announced Hangouts, their new messaging service (previously codenamed Babel). It works across platforms, meaning it works on Chrome, Android, and iOS. It also utilizes cross-device notifications, which...

Eric May 15, 2013 131

We have heard rumors up until this point, but today during their keynote, Google made their new streaming music service official. Google Play Music "All Access" gives users the ability to search through Google's huge amount of songs and the ability to play...

Kellen May 15, 2013 222

Google, on stage during the I/O keynote, just announced that they will sell a Samsung Galaxy S4 directly through Google Play with an unlocked bootloader, stock Android experience, LTE support, connectivity on AT&T and T-Mobile, with a "Nexus experience,"...

Eric May 15, 2013 13

We're at the Google I/O keynote and Google just announced their new Google Play game services which include cloud save, achievements, and leaderboards. They also announced that it will be cross platform, so that iOS users can take advantage. As if those new,...

Eric May 15, 2013 7

Google dove right into Android during their day one keynote at I/O 2013 today. Starting off with a bang, Google announced that Android has now reached the 900 million activation mark as of today. Last year's number that Google gave us was 400 million and we...

How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 7

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 7

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 7

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 7

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 7

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 7

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 7

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 7

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 Maps for Mobile Gets Reworked, Coming to Android and iOS “This Summer”

Google Music Update With All Access and New UI is Live!

Google Search Update on Android Introduces Google Now Cards for Music, Movies, TV Shows, and Games

Google Announces Hangouts, Their New Cross-platform Messaging Service

Google Announces Google Play Music “All Access” for $9.99 Per Month (Updated: It’s Live)

Google Announces Samsung Galaxy S4 With “Nexus User Experience”

Google Announces Google Play Game Services With Cloud Save, Achievements, and Leaderboards Across Platforms

Google Announces Android Has Reached 900 Million Activations Worldwide