Android Apps: Free, Paid, Games, Must-Haves, and More

Android Feature Request: Let Us “User-Initiate” App Updates on Google Play, Just Like System Updates

Kellen February 8, 2018 18

The introduction of staged rollouts for Android apps is probably my least favorite Android happening in the history of covering this industry. While I'm fully aware of the reasoning for them to exist (act as a test group, catch bugs early before everyone gets...

Big Essential Phone Camera Update Adds Auto-HDR, New HDR Algorithm

Kellen February 8, 2018 18

The Essential Phone, even with its below-average performance, touch responsiveness, and camera, still has me holding out hope for update magic that'll eliminate its flaws and allow the phone's software to stop embarrassing its incredible build and design. It'...

Google Photos Now Lets You Create Your Own Themed Videos

Tim February 7, 2018 18

Whether you're looking through photos in the Google Photos app or on the web, the service is now letting users create their own themed videos. For example, if you have some great cat or dog photos and want to make a funny or special little video, you can do so...

Google May Have Killed Chrome’s Bottom Bar Known as “Chrome Home”

Kellen February 6, 2018 18

Last summer, Google slowly rolled out a pretty major change to Chrome on Android in the form of a bottom-situated address bar known as Chrome Home. It started in Chrome Dev and then graduated to Chrome Beta by August. We assumed at that point we'd see it...

Google+ is Getting a Brand New App

Kellen February 6, 2018 18

Google+, the...wait, what is Google+ these days? A forum? A topic/community following service? I don't know, nor do I appear to have it installed...huh. Either way, it's getting a big update this week! According to Leo Deegan, an engineering manager for Google...

Google Calendar, Please Give Me Back a Snooze Button on Android

Kellen February 5, 2018 18

I can't believe I'm typing this out, since this seems like a 2007-inspired feature (that may have once existed in 2012), but you know what would be cool? A snooze button in Google Calendar notifications on Android. You know what I mean, right? As a Google...

Remember Aviate? It’ll No Longer be Supported After March 8

Kellen February 2, 2018 18

Back in 2013, a couple of former Googlers created a third party launcher that acted in a way like Google Now, by changing throughout your day depending on what you might need. The launcher was called Aviate, and it attempted to automatically or contextually...

Type Mode for Instagram Stories Replaces Pictures and Videos With Boring Text

Tim February 1, 2018 18

The saying goes, "A picture is worth a thousand words." Well, Instagram doesn't care, introducing Type Mode for Instagram Stories. Now, instead of placing cool photos and videos into your Stories, you can just write text that others will see, and spoiler alert...

Samsung Kicks $940 Off Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen November 28, 2025 3

To keep the Black Friday fun rolling, Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra is seeing low prices that we haven't seen in months and you...

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T-Mobile is Giving Out Free DoorDash DashPass Again

Kellen November 26, 2025 2

T-Mobile's free DashPass for DoorDash has returned in time for the holidays in case you missed it earlier this year. You can...

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Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, Brings Big Performance Bumps and New AI Sensing Hub

Tim November 25, 2025 4

Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 this morning, teasing that it will be powering premium smartphones that are soon to...

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Samsung Kicks $820 Off Galaxy S25 Ultra With Free Storage Upgrade

Kellen November 22, 2025 13

Samsung keeps sneakily improving some of its early Black Friday deals, like this current offering for the Galaxy S25 Ultra....

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Google’s Pixel 10 Gets AirDrop Sharing With iPhones

Kellen November 20, 2025 11

Google just surprised the entire tech universe by announcing that its Pixel 10 phones can share to iPhones with a combination...

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Android Auto Gets Gemini

Kellen November 20, 2025 4

Google Gemini is rolling out today on Android Auto globally. It might take some time before you gain access from the rollout,...

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Verizon’s 13,000 Job Layoffs Arrived

Kellen November 20, 2025 10

We knew the Verizon layoffs were coming, but today appears to be the day that they have begun. Verizon's new CEO, Dan...

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Google’s New Gemini 3 Can ‘Learn Anything, Build Anything’

Tim November 18, 2025 11

Google is introducing Gemini 3, its newest and most intelligent model, but is also making news by shipping it on day 1 to...

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Samsung Slaps $1,120 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7

Kellen November 28, 2025 18

With Black Friday truly here, and none of this "early" business going on, we get to see the top offers from everyone,...

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Arc Pulse Doesn’t Do Discounts Often, Drops 10% Off Pixel 10 Pro Cases

Kellen November 28, 2025 18

Our favorite little case thing for Google's Pixel 9 and Pixel 10 phones is seeing a rare sale for Black Friday. Arc Pulse is...

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Samsung Crushes 65% Off Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and Adds Free $100 Robux

Kellen November 28, 2025 18

Samsung's top tier tablet is down to ones of its lowest prices ever for Black Friday. With an $800 off trade-in deal and a...

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Samsung Boots $150 Off Galaxy Ring

Kellen November 28, 2025 18

In recent years, my favorite wearable piece of tech has become the smart ring. While smartwatches certainly have their place...

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Samsung Kicks $940 Off Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen November 28, 2025 18

To keep the Black Friday fun rolling, Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra is seeing low prices that we haven't seen in months and you...

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DEAL: Galaxy Watch Ultra for $349 Thanks to Super Boosted Trade-ins ($300 Off)

Tim November 26, 2025 18

Samsung's week of deals continue to roll on. For anyone still using an older Galaxy smartwatch, we really want to stress the...

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Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 8 Flies to $99.99

Kellen November 25, 2025 18

Are wearables the kings of Black Friday 2025? They could be, especially if you have an older watch to trade-in. For example,...

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HBO Max Drops to $3 Per Month for Black Friday

Kellen November 25, 2025 18

Here's an incredible subscription deal for you - HBO Max is down to $2.99/mo for a year for Black Friday. You don't have to...

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