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Swype Beta Receives Update, Tell Me Again Why It Isn’t In Google Play Yet?

Tim October 17, 2012 62

We've been following development of the third party keyboard, Swype for quite some time. In fact, it's been years. While we still await publishing to Google Play, they continue to push updates to the keyboard and this newest version has a few features that we...

Kellen October 17, 2012 18

A couple of weeks ago, we broke news over a 32GB Nexus 7 that was headed to UK retailers. Since then, numerous reports have come out to solidify that report, but today's might be the nail in the coffin. UK retailer Argos released its Christmas shopping guide...

Tim October 17, 2012 95

Oh, the folks at Blendtec have done it again. If you're unfamiliar with the channel, then let me sum up what these people do. They take anything and everything, then use their heavy duty blenders to destroy it. Viral video gold. Their latest video pits the...

Kellen October 17, 2012 23

Google announced back in early September, that the prepaid cards program in Google Wallet was coming to an end and that any remaining balances would be honored via refund (check or prepaid MasterCard). Since the service can only be used at a handful of...

Tim October 17, 2012 99

Over the last two days, Verizon has come under fire over a new service the carrier is offering to third party data collectors. In short, Verizon is scooping up generic information on their customers such as which devices they own, what webpages they browse,...

Kellen October 17, 2012 15

Struggling to find Google Play gift cards? Yeah, me too. I know they are supposed to be available at Target and Gamestop, but I have yet to see one in the wild here in Oregon. Maybe I'm just not looking hard enough. Thankfully, I no longer have to look if I...

Ron October 17, 2012 62

Ever since the original Kindle Fire was released last year there has been some controversy about whether or not to consider Amazon's tablets to be Android tablets. While Amazon has always admitted that the products run a forked version of Android and Android...

Tim October 17, 2012 64

Just two days ago, we broke news that Verizon's Galaxy S3 would be receiving a minor update to build VRALHE sometime in the near future. This morning, we have received a few emails from readers that are beginning to see the update, so everyone should be on the...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 64

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 64

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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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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Swype Beta Receives Update, Tell Me Again Why It Isn’t In Google Play Yet?

UK Retailer Confirms 32GB Nexus 7 for the Holidays

The Only True Comparison of the iPhone 5 and Galaxy S3 – Will They Blend?

Google Wallet Prepaid Refund Form is Live, Be Sure to Get Your Money Back

Verizon is Collecting and Selling Your Data, You Can Still Opt Out if You’d Like

Users Can Buy Google Play Credit From $5 to $50 Directly From the Play Store

Three Reasons Why the Kindle Fires Should Be Considered Android Tablets [Opinion]

Minor Update VRALHE Rolling Out to Samsung Galaxy S3 Owners