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Verizon’s Bloatware on the Pixel Will be Minimal, Maybe Just 3 Apps

Kellen October 6, 2016 155

Worried about all of the bloatware in Verizon's arsenal that it could try and pre-load onto your pre-ordered Pixel or Pixel XL? I have good news! It might not be all that bad! According to Verizon's business sales portal, there may be just three apps that load...

On the Flip: Google, Don’t Do This to Nexus Owners

Kellen October 5, 2016 358

I think I've made it clear that I think Google's Pixel phones are still going to be the best choice for Android purists who have long-been Nexus owners. I also fully understand that the price hike won't ever be justifiable to many and that Google has pissed...

RIP, Nexus. Now Get Over It.

Kellen October 5, 2016 492

Too soon? Maybe. But I don’t know how else to put it to the Nexus lifers who are screaming frustrations in the comments about Google’s new high-priced Pixel phones, phones that have signaled the end of Google’s beloved, nerd-focused hardware line. I know it’s...

Video: Google Pixel and Pixel XL First Look and Tour!

Kellen October 4, 2016 184

Well, we're back from Google's massive event today, where they unveiled two new phones - Pixel and Pixel XL - Google Home, Google WiFi, Daydream View, and Chromecast Ultra. Seriously, there was so much new stuff out of today's event that I don't know how any...

Live Chat: Google’s Pixel Event!

Kellen October 4, 2016 148

The "Made by Google" event is finally here and we are in San Francisco to cover it! Leaks all point to the unveiling of two phones, the Pixel and Pixel XL, Google Home, Google WiFi, Chromecast Ultra, and Google's Daydream VR headset. If all of that actually...

Verizon Outs Google Pixel in Blue, “Google Magic” Too (Updated)

Kellen October 4, 2016 125

We are now only a couple of hours away from Google introducing us to the Pixel and Pixel XL, two phones that will be branded as "made by Google." The event will likely also feature Google Home, Google WiFi, the Chromecast Ultra, and Google's own Daydream...

Report: HTC was 2nd Choice for Google’s Pixel Phones After Huawei Backed Out

Kellen October 3, 2016 141

According to a source of Android Police, HTC was never supposed to be the manufacturer partner behind this year's Google phones, the Pixel and Pixel XL. Instead, Google first chose Huawei, but as Google moved toward a partner brand-less phone line-up, plus...

October’s Android Security Update is Rolling Out (Updated: Nexus 6 Nougat!)

Kellen October 3, 2016 97

Google is pushing out October's Android security update (at least we're assuming that's what this is; Edit: Yep, it is!) to Nexus devices today and has done so by already publishing both factory image and OTA .zip files. This is the second security patch for...