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Google Acquires QuickOffice, Probably Looking to Improve Drive

Kellen June 5, 2012 37

QuickOffice, one of the top office suites on Android, has been acquired by Google, the Mountain View based company announced this morning. Your immediate reaction is probably the same as ours - "Time for Google Drive to get some much needed love and polishing....

Kellen June 5, 2012 78

Is the Android 4.0 update for the DROID RAZR arriving on June 12? According to a report out of CNET, that may be Verizon's current target. Motorola previously told us that we could expect the update to rollout by the end of Q2, so the 12th at least fits into...

How to: Modify the Galaxy Nexus 3-Pin Car Dock to Work With the LTE Version

Kellen June 5, 2012 135

On Friday, we told you that the Galaxy Nexus car dock that is now available through the Google Play store, actually does work with the LTE version of the phone after you make a slight modification to it. The volume rocker on the LTE variant is slightly bigger...

Kellen June 5, 2012 62

With all of the major U.S. carriers announcing pre-orders or launch dates for the Samsung Galaxy SIII yesterday, we were sort of surprised to have not heard from Best Buy. Well, we heard from them this morning. As of today, you can walk into a Best Buy store...

Kellen June 4, 2012 313

Now that the Samsung Galaxy SIII has been confirmed on all of the major U.S. carriers, with launches happening as earlier as June 21, we have to ask - are you buying it? If so, which carrier and why. If not, we'd love to hear what device you are sticking with...

Tim June 4, 2012 18

After the latest update to the Galaxy Nexus, readers are sending in countless emails to tell us that Hulu Plus is actually working on their devices. Do note, rooted users still have been left in the cold. Do we have any new 4.0.4 users here that have also...

Eric June 4, 2012 22

There have been rumors of Google acquiring social-messaging company Meebo going on for a few weeks now and today the two companies made it official. Meebo started off doing instant messaging before everyone had an IM client and has since changed into multiple...

Tim June 4, 2012 8

Asus is partnering up with start-up BlueStacks, to allow for the running of Android applications straight onto Asus PC computers. The software will come paired with all Zenbooks, Notebooks, Eee PCs, and other Asus desktop computers to allow the use of...

Galaxy S26 Ultra Review: Slim, Smart, and Crazy Battery Life

Tim March 5, 2026 8

Galaxy 26 Ultra has arrived. It's perfect for 2026, taking an AI-first approach to many things, which is either a turn on or...

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Google Pixel 10a Review: What a Good Little Phone

Kellen March 4, 2026 8

The Pixel 10a was announced by Google a few weeks back and the general response to it was, "This just seems like a Pixel 9a."...

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2026 March Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen March 3, 2026 8

The March Pixel update is available for download today and it's a big one. Not only is it a Pixel Feature Drop (all new...

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March Pixel Feature Drop Arriving With 12+ New Features

Kellen March 3, 2026 8

The March Google Pixel update arrived today as the March Pixel Feature Drop and there are a ton of new features and changes....

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March Pixel Watch Feature Drop is a Huge Update

Kellen March 3, 2026 8

The March Pixel Watch Feature Drop is here with several new features for Pixel Watch owners. Google isn't only bringing new...

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Google Pixel’s Now Playing App is Available!

Kellen March 2, 2026 8

The Google Pixel line gets an official Now Playing music app. You can download it now. A couple of weeks ago, we talked about...

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Qualcomm Just Told Us the Chip in the Next Samsung Galaxy Watch

Kellen March 2, 2026 8

We have a new wearable chip for the next wave of smartwatches! Chipsets aren't typically an exciting thing to talk about, but...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra: 5 Reasons to Buy Samsung’s Newest Flagship

Tim February 26, 2026 8

We have the brand new Galaxy S26 Ultra from Samsung now up for pre-order. It's quite the looker, featuring a slightly updated...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 Acquires QuickOffice, Probably Looking to Improve Drive

DROID RAZR Ice Cream Sandwich Update Coming June 12?

How to: Modify the Galaxy Nexus 3-Pin Car Dock to Work With the LTE Version

Best Buy Announces Pre-sale of the Galaxy SIII for Verizon, Sprint and AT&T – Starts Today

Monday Poll: Are You Buying the Samsung Galaxy SIII?

Hulu Plus Seems to Work Just Fine on the Galaxy Nexus Now After Updating to 4.0.4

Google Acquires Instant Messaging Company Meebo to Bolster Google+

Asus Announces Partnership With BlueStacks to Bring Android Apps to Windows PCs