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How to: Install Third Party Apps and Watchfaces on Pebble

Kellen May 7, 2013 20

I know that we have been quiet on the Pebble front since doing our review a couple of months back, but we were sort of waiting to see how the app ecosystem was coming along after the release of the SDK. To put it plainly, it's booming. There are hundreds of...

Tim May 7, 2013 53

The video above is currently making the Interwebz rounds this morning, showing a tenacious gentleman who has programmed his home's tech and lighting to be completely controlled by his voice. Using apps like Tasker for his Google TV and VeraLite controllers for...

Tim May 7, 2013 54

It might seem a bit odd that we complain whenever we see drop tests of the newest and top devices, but deep down it's fun to watch phones be destroyed. When it comes to turning these devices to scrap, there is only one thing better than the drop test, and that...

Kellen May 7, 2013 10

Runners and Pebble owners, the time has come for your new smartwatch to become a legitimate option as your running partner. Runkeeper updated this morning to include official support for the darling of Kickstarter, bringing real activity functionality to the...

Tim May 7, 2013 13

Last month, BulkyPix teased the release of Undead Soccer onto Android, and finally, it's here. This game is very popular on iOS, as the gameplay is simple and addicting, while it is also good exercise for your finger. In the game, you play as a survivor of...

Kellen May 7, 2013 8

Plants vs. Zombies 2. Official. July 2013. Launch. That's right, the follow-up to one of those most successful mobile games in recent memory (possibly of all time) is coming in two months. The official game title is "Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time,"...

Kellen May 6, 2013 43

As you all know, we've been on the tempered glass screen protector bandwagon for some time now. We have done our best to bring you all of the best in tempered glass for all of the top devices over the last year, to help you decide if spending this kind of...

Tim May 6, 2013 36

We came across a new launcher today titled, Splay Launcher. It is still in beta, but the app does seem very polished and could interest some folks who are tired of the same ol' look on their smartphone. Navigation throughout your device is handled with a...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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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How to: Install Third Party Apps and Watchfaces on Pebble

Video: This Guy’s “Voice-Controlled Home” is Freakin’ Sweet

HTC One Goes Up Against .50 Cal and Wins….Just Kidding

RunKeeper Updated for Android With Lock Screen Widget, Now Works Officially With Pebble Too

BulkyPix’s Undead Soccer Kicks its Way Onto Google Play

Plants vs. Zombies 2 “It’s About Time” Finally Launching in July

Quick Look: Spigen GLASt.R Tempered Glass Screen Protector for Galaxy S4

Video: Splay Launcher is a New and Very Interesting Way of Navigating Your Android Device