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Ex-Google Employee Says Google+ Ruined the Company, Social is the Only Focus

Eric March 15, 2012 145

Google+ has certainly marked a change in how Google is looking to do their business, but has the social networking attempt ruined the company? One ex-Googler says so. James Whittaker, who once worked for Microsoft before going to Google, has recently spouted...

Tim March 15, 2012 18

Seeing as how Amazon's Appstore has reached its first birthday, Amazon is in full on party mode. To celebrate, they have taken some of the biggest titles they have and are offering them at reduced prices all week. Today, they have Plants vs. Zombies at just 99...

Kellen March 15, 2012 34

Since it appears as if we may never see a real Galaxy Nexus car dock - one with a 3-pin connector - modders of the world have taken matters into their own hands. Verizon's cheaply made, yet overpriced plastic version that lacks any sort of connector is what...

Kellen March 14, 2012 36

We first learned of a new software update for the DROID X2 back on March 12 that we expected to be nothing more than a bug fixer. Since Motorola and Verizon seem to have decided that the dual-core powered phone is not worthy of Ice Cream Sandwich, what else...

Tim March 14, 2012 35

You can get a sense of how much people enjoy the look of Google's Ice Cream Sandwich when developers and theme artists are actually inspired enough to create work that mimics it. A team of developers by the name of Team Gummy over at RootzWiki has gone ahead...

Eric March 14, 2012 19

Say what you want about Google+, but the Hangouts might be the biggest plus (pun fully intended) to Google's attempt at social networking. In the beginning it was just for video chatting with a few of your friends, but then you could watch Youtube videos for...

Tim March 14, 2012 21

Google Earth has received a lovely update today, which includes a nice selection of new layers and added stability. The new layers include real-time flights, real-time earthquakes and more. Users can now also share their current views with friends and family...

Eric March 14, 2012 59

At this point, we have pretty much seen everything that a company can do with the body of a phone. But HTC is looking to change that with a new chemical process called "Micro Arc Oxidation." Being used for the new One series, HTC is starting with aircraft...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 59

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 59

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 59

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 59

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 59

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 59

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 59

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 59

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 145

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 145

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 145

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 145

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 145

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 145

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 145

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 145

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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Ex-Google Employee Says Google+ Ruined the Company, Social is the Only Focus

Amazon Celebrating Their Appstore’s First Birthday, Offering Deals All Week On Premium Apps

Modder Turns Verizon’s Cheap Galaxy Nexus Car Dock Into Fully Working Pogo Dock

DROID X2 Software Update is Ready as Build 1.3.418, Includes a “Google Security Patch”

Developers Create Ice Cream Sandwich Inspired Live Wallpapers, Now Available for Download

Google+ Hangouts Now Supports Google Docs Integration, Productivity In Mind

Google Earth Receives Update, New Layers Including Real-Time Flights and Earthquakes

Video: HTC Using Micro Arc Oxidation to Create New Ceramic-Like Casing for New Devices