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Chrome Beta on Android Updated – No Changelog, But Whatever They Did Made It Incredibly Fast

Kellen February 24, 2012 95

There is an update available for Chrome Beta on Android that I highly suggest you all download immediately. A changelog is not included, but whatever the Chrome team did, we 100% approve of. We haven't noticed any new Labs features like quick controls,...

Tim February 24, 2012 28

Another upcoming patent application submitted by Google has been broken down in detail by Patently Apple. The newest submission is a gesture-based search feature that is reported to launch on upcoming devices. Basically, you draw a letter which equals a...

Kellen February 24, 2012 43

In chapter 352 of the Apple vs. the world patent saga, a tale of push notifications violating a Motorola patent is the topic. Moto is apparently asking a German court to force Apple to stop said notifications in their MobileMe and iCloud products effective...

Kellen February 24, 2012 36

Last year, the Android team created a set of 86 different Android pins that were then spread around various booths at MWC. Attendees noticed them and then actually tried to collect them all (who wouldn't, right?). Seeing that they were such a hit, a new set of...

Tim February 24, 2012 63

According to an analyst over at DisplaySearch, Google still has plans to produce and launch their very own 7" tablet this year. Back in December, Eric Schmidt talked about Google's thoughts on bringing a very "high quality" tablet to the market, which were...

Kellen February 24, 2012 139

Last night, magic happened. The first CyanogenMod 9 nightlies began to go live starting with all of the Nexus devices including the Galaxy Nexus and XOOM on Verizon. If you haven't been following any of the kangs that have been floating around for a few weeks,...

Kellen February 24, 2012 63

Asus said it would be today and they weren't messing around. The Ice Cream Sandwich update for the "OG" Transformer is available now to all users. From your tablet, cruise into Settings>About and then check for system updates. It should be there. Welcome to...

Kellen February 23, 2012 58

Google+ and its intertwining into other Google services has almost come full circle. (See what I did there?) It has already invaded our Gmail inboxes with the ability to sort things by Circles, controversially entered our search results, and has now as of...

There is a Free Double Storage Galaxy S26 Ultra Deal, Plus You Get a $200 Gift Card

Kellen February 26, 2026 58

Samsung is going softer than usual with its Galaxy S26 launch deals and it's kind of bumming me out. Where's the double...

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Samsung Quickly Smacking $700 Off Galaxy S26+

Kellen February 26, 2026 58

With the dust settled from yesterday's Unpacked event, we're still looking for the best Galaxy S26 deals to be had. We know...

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Samsung Quickly Slaps $500 Off Galaxy S26

Kellen February 25, 2026 58

The best Galaxy S26 deal is a quick $500 off from Samsung, thanks to a wide range of trade-in devices worth that much. Buying...

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Galaxy S26 Series Made Official, Starts at $899

Tim February 25, 2026 58

Samsung's Galaxy S26 lineup is now official, and for those who have been following Galaxy news for the past few months, the...

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The Nothing Phone 4a Comes in Pink

Kellen February 25, 2026 58

Earlier in the week, Nothing showed off its upcoming Nothing Phone 4a in a pretty typical mostly-white colorway. The phone...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Crazy New Privacy Display Feature

Kellen February 23, 2026 58

We showed you earlier that someone was able to buy a Galaxy S26 Ultra super early by paying an enormous sum of money in Dubai...

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Here’s the Nothing Phone 4a

Kellen February 23, 2026 58

Nothing is preparing to fully reveal the Nothing Phone 4a on March 5, so the teasing of this next device is reaching new...

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Pixel 10a Official at $499 and the Upgrades are Tough to Find

Kellen February 18, 2026 58

Google fully unveiled the Pixel 10a today and there aren't many surprises following weeks of information trickling into our...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 95

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 95

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 95

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 95

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 95

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 95

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 95

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 95

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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Chrome Beta on Android Updated – No Changelog, But Whatever They Did Made It Incredibly Fast

Google’s Newest Invention Is A Gesture-Based Search Feature, To Be Used On New Devices

Motorola German Patent Win Forces Apple to Turn Off Push Notifications in MobileMe and iCloud

Here are Your 2012 MWC Android Pins, And Yes You Will Want Them

Report: Google Still Has Plans To Launch 7″ Tablet Later This Year?

First CM9 Nightly Available for the Verizon Galaxy Nexus and XOOM

Original Asus Transformer Receiving Ice Cream Sandwich Update Now

Google+ Invades Google Voice on Desktops, Full Integration is Happening