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Pocket Casts Hits Version 7, Gets New Interface and Bunch of Other Goodies

Kellen November 14, 2018

Popular podcast app Pocket Casts picked up a big update today to version 7 that includes a handful of important changes. First, we've got a new "streamlined" interface that's fill with darkness and a bottom navigation bar. It's a nice change from the previous...

Teslagrad Hits Google Play With Discounted Launch Price of $5

Tim November 8, 2018

Teslagrad, a hit game on Steam, is now available on Google Play with a discounted launch price of $4.98 (30% off). The game is a 2D puzzle platformer where players wield the power of electromagnetism to solve puzzles and battle baddies. In the early part of...

With New API, Developers Can Now Force You to Update Your Apps

Tim November 8, 2018

One of my pet peeves would be app updates. Let's say my mom or girlfriend hands me their phone, telling me that an app in acting funky. Naturally, I go into Google Play to see if there is an update, only to find nearly half of the apps on their phone in need...

Google’s Files Go Becomes “Files by Google,” Because Everyone Was Using It

Kellen November 8, 2018

About a year ago, Google introduced a semi-secret app called Files Go. The app wasn't aimed at you and I in the US, but was instead aimed at parts of the world with slower internet connections and where ultra-affordable phones without much storage are king. As...

Open Google Play Now, There May be Free Money Waiting for You

Kellen November 5, 2018

Google Play is in the giving mood at the moment, with free Google Play credits showing up for many. Pixel 3 owners are for sure getting a couple of dollars worth, while others might be in luck too. To check, simply open Google Play and scroll a bit on the main...

Chrome 71 is Going Further to Block More Bad Ad Experiences

Kellen November 5, 2018

At the beginning of this year, Google added protections to Chrome that helped protect users against abusive experiences. "Abusive experiences" was basically in reference to all of the super obnoxious ads across the web that open new tabs or windows and...

Pre-Register for Diablo Immortal, Blizzard’s Upcoming MMORPG for Mobile on Google Play

Tim November 2, 2018

Blizzard has a new MMORPG for mobile devices coming... Diablo Immortal. You can now pre-register for the game on Google Play, but fret not if you're on iOS, it's going there, too. In this game, you'll choose from six classes, then use abilities and attacks to...

Call of Duty Companion App Released for Black Ops 4, Tracks Your MP, Zombies, and Blackout Stats

Tim November 2, 2018

For anyone who has started the Black Ops 4 grind, an official Call of Duty Companion App is now available on Google Play. This app, as of right now, is specifically catered to the BO4 title, complete with sat tracking across all of its Game Modes. That...

It’s Time for One UI 8 Updates on Your Galaxy S25 Series

Kellen September 15, 2025 6

After several beta builds and an expansion to more devices, Samsung announced today that stable Galaxy S25 One UI 8 updates...

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

Kellen September 12, 2025 20

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 21

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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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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