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Google Promoted To NFC’s Board of Directors With Wallet Clearly in Mind

Eric March 5, 2013 26

The NFC Forum was founded in 2004 and has companies from around the technology world working together to try to get NFC into as many hands as possible. Google joined the group in 2011 as just another member of the group, but the Forum announced today that...

Tim March 5, 2013 27

In a recent discussion with the head of HTC U.K., it was discovered that the manufacturer does indeed have plans or at least wants to try to bring their UltraPixel camera sensors to other devices, other than the HTC One. The UltraPixel camera is one of the...

Kellen March 5, 2013 57

Hey, our least favorite time of the month - Android distribution numbers update! Over a 14-day period that ended on March 4, the Android team has come to the conclusion that 16.5% of Android users are now running Jelly Bean (Android 4.1+). The rest of the...

Eric March 5, 2013 8

Android gamers rejoice, another Humble Bundle is upon us and packed full of awesome games for us to play. Six awesome looking games await you should you choose to donate a few dollars, which can go all to developers or charity depending on how you want to...

Tim March 5, 2013 42

Final Fantasy Dimensions has hit its one year anniversary on Google Play. To celebrate, they are hosting a pretty sweet 50% off sale on the $20 title, bringing it to just $10. I know what you're thinking - "Hey Tim, I'm an Android user. $10 is a lot of cash!"...

Tim March 5, 2013 26

This morning, you can download the brand new browser from Opera. Don't worry, Opera Mini is still there, but this is the complete package based on a webkit rendering engine. It currently has a beta tag alongside, but so far, it seems to be packed with great...

Kellen March 5, 2013 73

The 150.3MB update for Verizon's version of the Samsung Galaxy S3 that was approved yesterday is already rolling out. The update jumps the phone up to build VRBMB1 and Android 4.1.2. It should improve Bluetooth, predictive text in the keyboard, email syncing,...

Tim March 5, 2013 32

According to an inside source, Google is preparing a new online shopping service called "Google Shopping Express." The service is said to be a direct competitor to Amazon's Prime and eBay Now, delivering same-day packages from major retailers such as Target...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 Promoted To NFC’s Board of Directors With Wallet Clearly in Mind

HTC Could Bring Their UltraPixel Sensor to Low and Mid-Range Devices This Year

Android Distribution Numbers Updated for March, Jelly Bean Slowly Rises as the Rest Fall (Updated)

Humble Bundle 5 is Now Live, Choose Your Price to Help Charity and Developers

Final Fantasy Dimensions Turns One on Google Play, Celebrates With 50% Off Sale

Opera Browser Beta for Android Now Up in Google Play

Verizon Galaxy S3 Update to Android 4.1.2 Already Rolling Out

Google Takes Aim at Amazon Prime, Building a Same Day Express Shopping Service