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Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy S4 Exists, is Live on Samsung’s Site, and has No Branded Home Button

Kellen April 16, 2013 107

Look, it's the Verizon version of the Samsung Galaxy S4! It exists! Not that we didn't think it would at some point down the road, but we've gone weeks since its unveiling without a peep from Big Red on availability. Thankfully, Samsung eliminated all mystery...

Tim April 16, 2013 73

Many can say that the Nexus 10 is currently Samsung's best tablet on the market, but according to newly leaked specs, it appears a new super tab is on the horizon, this time sporting TouchWiz. Code named ROMA, the tablet is said to feature a fancy 10" 2560 x...

Kellen April 16, 2013 226

Speaking at AllThingsD's Dive Into Mobile conference this morning, Eric Schmidt was asked about his thoughts on where Motorola stands and how we can expect to see Google use them in the future. His comments were brief but powerful, to say the least. After...

Kellen April 15, 2013 128

Google Glass is here, folks, whether the world is ready for it or not. After sending out notifications to participants of the Glass Explorer program and then releasing a developer API, Google also pushed out a support page for Glass which included FAQ and...

Kellen April 15, 2013 37

The first batches of Google Glass hardware are rolling "off the production line now," according to emails sent out to Glass Explorers, the group of Google I/O 2012 attendees who signed up to be the first on the planet to get their hands on Google's new...

Kellen April 15, 2013 67

Yes, one of Google's most ignored yet important apps, Google Voice, received an update this afternoon. Unfortunately for all of the service's users, the update includes nothing new and is simply a stability or bug fixer. The changelog only says that it "...

Tim April 15, 2013 36

If you like tinkering, then this next little trick should be right up your alley (not Android-related, but fun none-the-less). Google is currently experimenting with a brand new, built-in app drawer-style launcher through their homepage. If enabled, when...

Tim April 15, 2013 15

With a fresh and clean layout, Do It! looks to be a fantastic way to manage your Google Tasks account. It features a very professional layout, with full swiping gesture controls, making for an easy to use system that should help you get through your busy...

Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 15

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 107

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 107

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 107

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 107

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 107

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 107

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 107

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 107

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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Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy S4 Exists, is Live on Samsung’s Site, and has No Branded Home Button

Specs Leaked for Samsung’s Next High-End Tablet, Named ROMA

Eric Schmidt on Motorola: Their New Set of Products is “Phenomenal”

Google Glass Specs Finally Revealed – 5MP Camera, 16GB Storage, Bone Conduction Audio, and Full Day Battery

First Google Glass Devices Roll Off the Production Line, Developer APIs and Tutorials Released

Google Voice for Android Receives Update!

Give Google’s New Homepage App Launcher a Run Through

Do It! The Ultimate App to Keep Track of Your Daily To-Dos