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In-app Subscriptions Now a Part of Android via Google Play

Kellen May 24, 2012 24

The Android team introduced subscription billing to the Google Play store today, giving developers another way to monetize their apps. Going forward, developers can build in interval payment systems for premium content, bundled in-app products, magazine...

Kellen May 24, 2012 88

In the race for top smartphone operating system in the world, there is no competition - Android is king. According to the IDC, from Q1 2011 to Q1 2012, our favorite mobile OS went from owning 36% of the world's share to 59%. In that same span, iOS jumped...

Tim May 24, 2012 31

For one week, a team of game developers has collaborated to bring consumers some great titles at discounted prices. This team of smarties has created a website that lists out some of Android's (along with other platforms) more popular titles such as World of...

Tim May 24, 2012 34

According to the latest rumor out of DigiTimes, some higher-ups down the supply chain are outing Google and Asus to have about 600,000 tablets ship next month, with market availbility starting in July. Of course, Google or Asus won't comment on such ...

Kellen May 24, 2012 11

Today, NVIDIA announced that their Icera 410 LTE modem has been approved for use in tablets and clamshell devices on AT&T's network. While that does not mention smartphone use yet, this is a step towards LTE and Tegra 3 coming to the States in at least...

Kellen May 24, 2012 83

Two things immediately come to mind when I look at this shiny new Google+: big ass images and incredibly easy Hangout starting. That's right, folks, the new Google+ update that was released to iOS a couple of weeks ago has finally arrived on Android. And...

Tim May 23, 2012 146

At the beginning of the month, Google made the 4.0.4 update file for the Galaxy Nexus available for everyone to download. Unfortunately, Google must have jumped the gun, because just a short time after release the link was pulled and G-Nex owners were back in...

Tim May 23, 2012 60

Oh no! It looks like one of the Google Maps cars was involved in a pretty bad accident. So far, there are no details as to what exactly happened, but we're hoping everyone is okay. Luckily for Google, figuring out what happened shouldn't be too difficult,...

OnePlus 15T Features Gargantuan Battery With 50W Wireless Charging

Tim March 6, 2026 60

Ok, so I'm starting to understand why people were calling Galaxy S26 Ultra a bit boring. Detailed this morning, the upcoming...

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

Tim March 5, 2026 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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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In-app Subscriptions Now a Part of Android via Google Play

Game Developers Group Together for “Because We May” Promo, Slash Prices on Your Favorite Games

Rumor: Google and Asus to Ship 600,000 Tablets Next Month?

Tegra 3 Quad-core and LTE are Finally Coming, NVIDIA’s Icera 410 LTE Modem Approved by AT&T

Google+ and Its Shiny New UI Arrives on Android, Starting Hangouts Also Made Incredible Easy

Google Makes Galaxy Nexus IMM76K Download Available Again, Update Imminent?

Google Maps Car Involved in Accident, Investigating Should Be a Breeze