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Thursday App Sales: Dark Knight Rises, Tiny Thief, Monopoly, Sonic 4, and More

Tim December 12, 2013 6

It's almost the weekend, which means you are going to need a few new games and apps to keep you busy - don't deny it. Today, lots of great games are on sale, including a few classics like The Dark Knight Rises (usually priced at $6.99), Tiny Thief, Draw...

Google Keyboard Update Brings Back the Blue Color Scheme in Theme Changer

Kellen December 12, 2013 6

Haters of white, Kit Kat themed keyboards, the blue is back. In an update to the official Google Keyboard, a theme switcher has been introduced that will take you from 4.4-white to Jelly Bean-blue in a matter of taps. There are also some bug fixes tossed into...

Cover Brings Its Contextual Self Out of Beta, Open to All on Google Play

Kellen December 12, 2013 6

After a six-week private beta period, Cover, the contextually aware lock screen replacement on Android, is now open to all. We went hands-on with Cover during its initial release on beta, finding it to be a quality lock screen replacement, especially for...

Minecraft Pocket Edition Updated, Bring on the Compasses, Clocks and Powered Rails!

Eric December 12, 2013 6

Back when Minecraft Pocket Edition first launched for Android, it was a ways behind the PC edition in terms of functionality that it could put out. That didn't stop Mojang however, and their quest to bring our mobile creation worlds up to speed continues today...

Moto X Camera Update Rolling Out – Introduces Manual Control of Focus and Exposure, Additional Language Support

Kellen December 12, 2013 6

Motorola is rolling out an update to the Moto X's camera this morning as version 3.1.41.2. The update introduces manual control of focus and exposure, locks exposure during panorama shots, enables additional language support, and fixes other bugs. Since...

SEGA’s Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Spins Onto Google Play, Costs $2.99

Tim December 12, 2013 6

I grew up playing the original Sonic the Hedgehog game on my older brother's SEGA Genesis 16-bit, and with SEGA re-releasing all of these great titles like Sonic the Hedgehog 2 for Android, I feel like a kid again. Being completely optimized for mobile devices...

Urbanspoon Receives UI Makeover, Powerful New Search Engine, and More

Kellen December 12, 2013 6

Popular restaurant finding service, Urbanspoon, received a full makeover on Android this morning, along with some other goodies that are sure to impress its userbase. They are calling this major UI change a "beautiful all-native Android experience," and we'd...

Google is Killing the “Display Images Below” Button in Gmail, Coming to Android in 2014

Kellen December 12, 2013 6

How many times in your life have you clicked that link? You know, the one that says "Display images below" in almost all of your Gmail messages. Hundreds of times? Thousands? It's a safety measure, but man, how long have we wished Google would find a better...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 1

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 6

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 2

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 12

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 4

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 2

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 12

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 18

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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This Galaxy Watch Ultra Kicked to 50% Off

Kellen December 19, 2025 6

The Galaxy Watch Ultra is not an inexpensive watch on most days. $650 for a smartwatch will never be an easy amount to...

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Samsung Goes Instant $400 Off on Galaxy Z Fold 7

Kellen December 18, 2025 6

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 is $1,000 off if you have a trade-in or an instant $400 off without one. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 deals...

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YouTube Premium Kicking 40% Off Pixel 10 for Subscribers

Kellen December 17, 2025 6

Google is pulling out all of the promos from several services to try and get you to buy one of their new Pixel 10 series...

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Google Pixelsnap Qi2 Charger Gets First Ever Discount

Kellen December 16, 2025 6

The Pixel 10 series features a handful of upgrades, but one of the most noteworthy is the introduction of Qi2 and magnets...

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DEAL: Pixel Watch 3 LTE With a 40% Drop in Price is Best Ever

Kellen December 16, 2025 6

The Pixel Watch 4 is a winner of a watch because Google brought a couple of fun upgrades for 2025. However, the Pixel Watch 3...

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Best Buy Kicks Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra to $699 ($500 Off)

Kellen December 16, 2025 6

The final days of Xmas shopping are upon us and you may be looking for a last minute deal to finish off a shopping list or to...

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Google Sends Out $200 Credit Towards Pixel 10 Pro, Bringing Price to New Low

Tim December 15, 2025 6

Google is sending out $200 in credit towards the purchase of a Pixel 10 Pro or Pixel 10 Pro XL to eligible members, which can...

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Verizon Offers $25/Mo for 4 Lines, Free Flagship Phones For Those Who Switch

Tim December 15, 2025 6

Those following carrier news in 2025, you may be aware of Verizon's struggles. Last month, the company's new CEO announced 13...

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