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Say Hello to the Android Mini Collectibles Lucky Cat Series, Meow.

Kellen March 6, 2013 11

Andrew Bell introduced a new set of Android collectibles this morning called the Lucky Cat Series. It's designed by Shane Jessup as a means to "welcome in wealth, prosperity and protection to your home or business." All meaning aside, I just want them - all of...

Tim March 6, 2013 5

Google is taking Google Play's first birthday quite seriously, and even had a handful of developers add special content to their games to get everyone into the birthday spirit. Some titles have little bugdroids hidden about, while others even have the game...

Kellen March 6, 2013 73

We are just over a week away from seeing Samsung take the stage in NYC to unveil the Galaxy S4, so as expected, the leaks or signs of what's to come are arriving. Thanks to a reader who ran AnTuTu benchmark this week on his Verizon Galaxy S3, we have another...

Kellen March 6, 2013 21

As you know after seeing our continued coverage of cases from the likes of Portenzo and Treegloo, we're big fans of products that are hand-made in the U.S. The latest to enter our radar is none other than DODOcase, a company based out of San Francisco that has...

Tim March 6, 2013 16

Whatever the circumstances may be, sometimes we need to wipe our phones of all of their content. Maybe you are getting ready to sell it through eBay or Craigslist, and whoever is buying your phone certainly doesn't need to see all of your stuff on their new...

Kellen March 6, 2013 104

This morning, we have two sets of screenshots to discuss, both of which hint at some of the new features and specs we may see when Samsung unveils the new Galaxy S4 on March 14. The first set that arrived was thought to be from the new Galaxy, but later...

Tim March 5, 2013 87

Google Play is celebrating its first birthday today (or maybe tomorrow), so that can only mean one thing - deals, deals and more deals. In a newly launched landing page created for the occasion, you'll find discounts on hotels, gift cards, new playable...

Kellen March 5, 2013 124

Yesterday, a report surfaced suggesting that Verizon was about to run an audit on their employee discount program. We have some additional details to add to that report, today, including the three ways that you can re-validate your status and continue to...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 124

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 124

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 124

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 124

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 124

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 124

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 124

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 124

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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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Say Hello to the Android Mini Collectibles Lucky Cat Series, Meow.

Google and Developers Team Up to Create Special Birthday-Editions of Apps

Galaxy S4 AnTuTu Benchmarks Crush Galaxy S3, Show More Specs

Quick Look: DODOcase Durable Sleeve for the Nexus 4, Galaxy S3 and Nexus 7

How to: Factory Reset Your Phone [Beginners’ Guide]

First Galaxy S4 Screenshots Show Off Specs, New TouchWiz Smart Features, and More

Google Play Turns 1, Celebrates With a Bunch of Gifts for You

More Details on Verizon’s Re-validation of Employee Discounts and the Three Ways to Keep Them