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Friday App Sales: Beautiful Widgets, Tasker, Super Hexagon, and More

Tim March 29, 2013 42

Here are some great app sales to deliver you into the weekend. Some of the bigger names that grace this last are Super Hexagon, Beautiful Widgets, and even Plants vs. Zombies. And can you believe it, there's Tasker for just $2! That's a serious steal. ...

Kellen March 29, 2013 164

Next Thursday, we'll assume that Facebook is going to announce something significant in terms of their social network and how it interacts with Android. They have invited a ton of press to an event that will show off their "new home on Android." Rumors suggest...

Eric March 29, 2013 28

We all know that Google Now is the epitome of your phone knowing exactly where you are and giving you information based off of that, but another patent recently secured by Google is going to extend that ability to your phone's camera. Their new patent hopes to...

Tim March 29, 2013 78

Somewhat different from what was reported this morning, the New York Times is saying that Facebook has much bigger plans than just a home replacement for Android phones. According to their source, a Facebook employee who was briefed on what is coming, Facebook...

Tim March 29, 2013 26

Benchmarks were recently filed through GL Benchmark that point directly towards the upcoming LG Optimus G2 for T-Mobile. Previously, we discussed this device for two main reasons - first that it would be launched possibly running Android 5.0 aka Key Lime Pie,...

Kellen March 29, 2013 17

On the heals of AT&T's announcement that they would open up pre-orders for Samsung's new Galaxy S4 on April 16, US Cellular has decided to join the party. The somewhat smaller U.S. carrier will also host pre-orders on April 16, though they haven't given us...

Eric March 29, 2013 62

Battery life in a mobile device is very important. All your fancy specs won't mean anything if you can't keep it turned on more than 15 minutes, so we're seeing companies either putting bigger batteries in their phone like Motorola's MAXX line or trying to...

Kellen March 29, 2013 92

When Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg stands up in front of the press next Thursday at an Android-related event, the Wall Street Journal is reporting that he will show off a new service that will make Facebook more prominent on your device's home screens. The...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 92

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 92

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 92

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 92

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 92

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 92

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 92

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 92

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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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Friday App Sales: Beautiful Widgets, Tasker, Super Hexagon, and More

Friday Poll: Do You Use Facebook?

Google On a Patent Roll, Secures Designs for Cameras To Check the Local Weather

NYT: Facebook to Announce Whole Lot More Than Just a Widget, Full Blown FB Skin

LG Optimus G2 for T-Mobile Spotted in Benchmarks Running Snapdragon 800

US Cellular Hosting Galaxy S4 Pre-orders on April 16

Google Granted Patent That Allows Android to Change Display Qualities Based on Battery Level

Facebook Will Take Over Home Screens With New App to be Announced Next Week, First Partner is HTC