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There’s a Solid Game Sale Happening on Google Play Right Now

Tim July 9, 2019

Always looking for another game title to waste some time on, I stumbled across a pretty substantial game sale on Google Play this week, featuring over 120 games with reduced pricing. A lot of the games I haven't heard of, but there are a few big titles in...

Which Android App Beta Programs are You a Part Of?

Kellen July 8, 2019

Google Messages just picked up a beta program, so that got me curious about which other apps you guys are currently beta testing. After Google opened up the opportunity for beta versions of apps through Google Play some years ago, I can tell you that I tend to...

Hey, Google Messages Now has an Android Beta to Join

Kellen July 8, 2019

Google Messages, like so many of Google's apps, now has a beta program. It's free to join and might give you an earlier look at new features before the rest of the world gets them. RELATED: Which beta apps are you signed-up for? To join, all you need to do is...

SwiftKey Beta Now Has Puppets for Your 3D Emoji Needs

Tim July 5, 2019

Puppets, adorable 3D emoji that are similar to Apple's Animoji, are now available to users of SwiftKey Beta. Just like Animoji, you can choose from five cute animals to mimic your face's own movements, which can then be sent to friends. You can currently...

Your Phone Notification Mirroring Arrives for Windows and Android

Kellen July 3, 2019

The Your Phone app from Microsoft now does full Android phone notification mirroring, the company announced yesterday. With a Windows machine and the app installed on it and your phone, your worlds have never been more connected. Well, unless you used one of...

LEGO Tower Available for Android This Week

Tim July 2, 2019

From LEGO and NimbleBit, makers of the original Tiny Tower game, LEGO Tower has arrived for Android and iOS. In the game, you'll create a skyscraper community, full of businesses and apartments. Players will be responsible for decorating, ordering supplies,...

Google Maps Will Now Show Traffic Delays for Buses, Predict Public Transit Crowdedness

Tim June 27, 2019

Starting today in nearly 200 cities, you'll begin seeing two new features in Google Maps: Live traffic delays for buses and crowdedness predictions. Both are pretty self explanatory, but just in case, let's go over it. As Google explains in its announcement,...

Firefox Preview is Here to Make Your Browsing Private Without Cutting Features

Kellen June 27, 2019

This morning, Mozilla revealed a new browser of theirs that they hope you'll try if you want your web experience to be more private. This new browser is called Firefox Preview, and it's sort of like a combination of Firefox Focus and regular Firefox, so you...

Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL Review: Still the Best in Android

Kellen September 12, 2025 16

The Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL have been out for a couple of weeks now and we've been testing them for even longer. If...

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Pixel 10 Review: It’s a Pixel 9, But With Magnets

Tim September 11, 2025 18

Apologies for the delay, but here's what you've been waiting for. We have had time to use the Pixel 10 for the past couple of...

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Oh, Google Apparently Pulled Daily Hub on the Pixel 10 Series

Kellen September 9, 2025 8

Apologies if I had any part in its demise, but apparently Google has pulled the Daily Hub feature from its Pixel 10 series....

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Nova Launcher Founder Asked to Step Away, Cease Open Sourcing Efforts

Tim September 8, 2025 36

Kevin Barry, the founder and original developer of Nova Launcher is stepping away from the forever-loved Android launcher app...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Edge

Tim September 5, 2025 15

It was only yesterday when we got eyes on the Galaxy S26 lineup of devices in the form of dummy units. As we expected, the...

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OnePlus Creating Own Imaging Engine, Wants to Pass Pinch-to-Zoom Test

Tim September 5, 2025 2

OnePlus CEO Pete Lau wrote a letter yesterday, detailing plans for the Android OEM to build and launch its very own imaging...

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Pixel Drop Live Today, Brings Material Expressive 3 UI to All Pixel Phones

Tim September 3, 2025 31

Google announced the latest Pixel Drop this morning, headed to all Pixel phones dating back to the Pixel 6 lineup (and Pixel...

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10 Features Your Pixel 10 Pro is Asking You to Play With Out of the Box

Kellen August 28, 2025 22

We are deep into testing the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL, with plans to get you a review before long. As you know, we...

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Google’s New Pixel 10 Referral Program Smacks 10% Off in First Discount

Kellen September 9, 2025

Google sent out emails today to detail their new Pixel 10 referral program for those who were previously in the program. The...

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DEAL: Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra Gets Free Doubled Storage, Up to $800 With Trade-in

Tim September 8, 2025

Samsung is providing a very good deal on the new Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra during its launch period, attempting to get as many...

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Two Days Left to Get Free $200 Google Store Credit When You Buy Pixel 10 Pro

Tim September 2, 2025

Google's offer of a free $200 credit to the Google Store when you buy a Pixel 10 Pro or Pixel 10 Pro XL is set to expire on...

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Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra is $300 Off

Kellen August 29, 2025

Here's a good deal on a phone that isn't the Pixel 10 - Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra is $300 off and you don't have to trade-in...

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You Can Get a Pixel 10 Pro for Free

Kellen August 29, 2025

The Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL are all available from the typical retailers as well as all major US carriers...

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Reserve New Galaxy Tab, Get Free $50 Credit and Upgraded Storage

Tim August 28, 2025

Late in the day yesterday, Samsung confirmed its next Galaxy Event will take place on September 4. At that time, we expect...

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DEAL: Galaxy Z Fold 7 is $300 Off, No Trade-in Required

Tim August 27, 2025

Samsung is hosting a group of deals on its website this week, maybe in an attempt to steal a bit of Google's Pixel 10 thunder...

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Buying a Pixel 10 or Pixel 10 Pro Gets You Free $200

Kellen August 21, 2025

Should you have found a moment to calm down after yesterday's Pixel hardware news blitz, you may have made a decision around...

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