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Google Search Update is Live, Brings Google Now Widget to Home and Lockscreens

Tim February 13, 2013 62

Moments ago, Google pushed an update out to Google Search in Google Play, bringing some slick new features that we have been talking about over the past couple of days. Google Now widget, anyone? On top of an all new widget that can be placed on either your...

Tim February 13, 2013 20

We just got tipped from EvanTheGamer about Vector and the rule is, when Evan gives you a tip about a game, you take it. The game is a platformer where you are running away from an evil football player (that's what he looks like at least) who tries to zap you...

Tim February 13, 2013 7

Have you been looking for a classic board game to play on your mobile or possibly looking to fill that Bejeweled craze you currently have? EA Games is hosting a little sale on a few titles that most certainly carry some weight. You can grab either Monopoly or...

Kellen February 13, 2013 19

This morning, we took a quick look at the new Ringke Fusion case for the Nexus 4 from Rearth. It's called "fusion" because it fuses together a clear PC back plate and a TPU bumper to give the Nexus 4 protection while allowing the beautiful Crystal Reflection...

Kellen February 13, 2013 11

If you didn't have a chance to lock into unlimited data back before most carriers killed it off, then you are likely on a tiered data plan that forces you to constantly monitor your usage. With limits as low as 1GB on some carriers, there may be times when you...

Tim February 13, 2013 18

This morning, there is a new beta version available for Swype users. In this version, there have been a number of improvements to the Smart Editor, improved keyboard launch times, and fixes related to S-Note users. As a note, current beta users should receive...

Tim February 13, 2013 29

In a recent ruling, a Brazilian judge determined that an Android phone known as the iPhone will keeps its name. Gradiente, who registered the name all the way back in 2000, has been in battle with Apple over the name for the past few months, but it looks like...

Tim February 13, 2013 18

This morning, the Slacker Radio team released a major update for their Android app to version 4.0. Inside, you won't find too many new features, but what you will find is a complete user interface redesign. It's full of whites and blue, which is much different...

Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 18

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

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Samsung Makes New Bixby Official in One UI 8.5 With Perplexity AI

Kellen January 20, 2026 18

The betas of One UI 8.5, as well as supposedly leaked screenshots, showed a potentially renewed investment in Bixby from...

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How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 18

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 18

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 18

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 18

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 18

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 18

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 62

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 62

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 62

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 62

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 62

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 62

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 62

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 62

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 Search Update is Live, Brings Google Now Widget to Home and Lockscreens

Vector Brings Fast Paced Parkour Action to Your Android Device

EA Games Hosts Sales on Game of Life, Monopoly, and Bejeweled 2

Video: Nexus 4 Cases – Ringke Fusion and Slim, Spigen Ultra Thin Air, and Official Bumper

How to: Disable Mobile Data Usage [Beginners’ Guide]

Swype Beta Receives Minor Update to v1.4.5.12537, More Smart Editor Improvements

Apple Loses iPhone Trademark in Brazil, Android Phone Keeps Its Title

Slacker Radio Receives Update to Version 4.0, Complete UI Overhaul in the House