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Google: Gmail Telephone Calls to Remain Free Through 2013

Tim December 26, 2012 21

One of Google's product managers today posted up a note for Gmail users, announcing that domestic telephone calls will remain free through 2013. Neither Kellex or myself use this feature of Gmail, but it's good to know that it's still free. Maybe I'll start...

Kellen December 26, 2012 16

The Nexus 7 dock continues to avoid us, months after the device became available to the public and another couple of months since its accessory lineup leaked. We think we're getting close, though. We have already seen one lucky soul grab one in Japan and...

Tim December 26, 2012 18

Folks who spend time on forums throughout the web already know about Tapatalk. It's the go-to app to get your fill of the message boards through your mobile device, but until now, the app wasn't very hot on Android tablets. Consider that officially changed...

Tim December 26, 2012 48

So, you got a fancy new Android phone for the holidays! Congratulations! Now that you're all set up, the only thing left to do is find the best apps and start having some fun. Google Play offers thousands of different applications and games to choose from, so...

Kellen December 26, 2012 13

Remember Lockitron, the wireless-enabled door lock that you could control on your smartphone from anywhere in the world? Meet it's new pal, DoorBot. DoorBot is a wireless and battery powered front door camera/doorbell that pairs wonderfully with Lockitron to...

Kellen December 26, 2012 72

Over the long weekend, Motorola began to push a Jelly Bean update to the original DROID RAZR and RAZR MAXX as build 98.72.8. We're assuming this was a mistake, as the update was killed a couple of hours after it went live, even though a number of users were...

Kellen December 26, 2012 20

If you are the ROM developer type and you own a Galaxy S3 on Verizon, you'll be pleased to learn that Samsung has made the source code available for it. And that's about all there is to say about that. Developers, do work. ROM flashers, wait patiently. Via: ...

Tim December 26, 2012 13

For fans of real-time strategy games and epic tower defense gameplay, check out Battle Alert - Red Uprising. Since hitting Google Play, the app has seen some crazy download numbers, which always reminds me that people are very passionate about these types of...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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: Gmail Telephone Calls to Remain Free Through 2013

Different Retailer Expecting Nexus 7 Docks on January 6

Tapatalk HD Beta Released to Google Play, Forum Fans With Tablets Rejoice

Top 10 Apps For Your New Android Device

DoorBot Pairs With Smartphones to Let You Answer Your Front Door From Anywhere With Video

Video: Quick Look at Jelly Bean on the Original DROID RAZR

Samsung Makes Source Code Available for the Verizon Galaxy S3

Battle Alert: Red Uprising For Android, Tower Defense Gameplay to the Max