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Facebook Messenger Update Brings Message Reactions and Mentions

Tim March 23, 2017 18

An update is headed out for users of Messenger, bringing Reactions for messages, plus Mentions for when you're inside a group chat. Facebook wants to provide a more fun and useful experience inside Messenger, and with Reactions, that's what you will get. Once...

Instagram Begins Blurring Sensitive Content, Makes 2-Factor Authentication Available to All

Kellen March 23, 2017 18

Instagram, like Twitter, is all about fostering a kinder, safer community. That means new tools or tweaks to the photo sharing service that will allow for better protection for your account and also the eyes of those not wanting to see something offensive. In...

Etsy Adds Android Pay to Checkout Options

Kellen March 23, 2017 18

Checking out through the Etsy app is now easier than ever, thanks to the addition of Android Pay as a payment option. Starting today, Etsy users will be able to checkout with a couple of taps through Android Pay rather than fumble around with credit cards and...

Super Mario Run Available for Download on Google Play (Updated)

Tim March 22, 2017 18

It's a day before Super Mario Run is supposed to be available for Android devices, so just in case it's an error, go grab it now! Play Link Update: We have officially taken the game for a spin! From what we now know, the full game costs $9.99, but does come...

Google’s Allo Gets File Sharing, While Duo Gets Audio Calling

Kellen March 22, 2017 18

Today in Brazil, Google held an event where they made a handful of announcements surrounding some of their newest and/or most popular products. Two that fall in the "newest" category that are receiving updates are Allo and Duo, the communications tandem that...

Google Maps Adds Real-Time Location Sharing, Including Trip Progress

Kellen March 22, 2017 18

Google Maps is getting a pretty awesome new feature on Android, iOS, and the web. How would you like to share your location with friends, family, or colleagues you are meeting up with? What if you could share the progress of a trip on any platform? It's coming...

Google News & Weather Updated With Way More Headlines

Tim March 21, 2017 18

An update for Google News & Weather is set to roll out this week, centered entirely on bringing more headlines to your eyeballs. According to Google, they have added over 200 headlines of content to the home section of the app, meaning you have a lot of...

Google Search’s Quick Shortcuts to Popular Tools Begin Rolling Out More Widely

Kellen March 21, 2017 18

This morning, Google announced that Google Search will soon (starting today) begin showing shortcuts to some of its most popular tools. This is the broader rollout of a feature that has been in testing for some time. In fact, we showed you these shortcuts back...

DOJ Considers “Splitting Off” Chrome and Android From Google

Kellen October 9, 2024 25

Google issued a statement last night after the US Department of Justice (DOJ) shared an outline of demands it is considering...

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Android’s Theft Protection and Remote Lock Start Rolling Out

Kellen October 7, 2024 3

Back at Google I/O, Google announced a big set of security features called Theft Protection that would be coming soon to...

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Samsung’s One UI 7 Won’t Hit Beta Until “End of This Year” (Updated)

Kellen October 3, 2024 3

Google offered up Android 15 in several preview and beta forms for a good chunk of 2024 before pushing it to AOSP at the...

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Gmail Gets Refreshed Summary Cards, New “Happening Soon” Section

Kellen October 2, 2024 2

Gmail is getting several big changes to the way it presents information for purchases, events, bills, and travel emails. The...

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Android 16 Codename Tipped to be Baklava

Tim September 30, 2024 17

It appears as though Google is getting ready to start over, folks. Or maybe more appropriately, they already did and we're...

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Pixel 9 Pro Fold Review: An Excellent Foldable That’s Tempting Me

Kellen September 26, 2024 24

Google certainly went big this year when it comes to smartphone releases and choices. Not only did they give us a Pixel 9,...

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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Review: Really Incredible Audio

Kellen September 25, 2024 16

It has been two years since we reviewed the original Pixel Buds Pro, which means it has been that long since Google gave us...

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Wear OS 5 Update is Here for Pixel Watch, Pixel Watch 2! (Updated)

Kellen September 24, 2024 4

Update: We are seeing reports that Google has pulled this update following an issue with the software that is essentially...

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DEAL: $750 Off Galaxy S24 Ultra With Trade, $380 Off Without

Kellen October 9, 2024 18

As Amazon's latest rendition of deal days rolls into day 2, there are still plenty of discounts to look at, especially if you...

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Prime Day Knocks Pixel 8 Lineup Down to Low of $400 ($300 Off)

Tim October 8, 2024 18

Prime Day is in full swing and one of the best mobile deals we're seeing involves last year's Pixel 8 lineup. Should you not...

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$500 Off Galaxy Z Fold 6 for Prime Day is Big

Kellen October 8, 2024 18

There are certainly trade-in deals that can save you more on really expensive devices, like the Galaxy Z Fold 6. We talk...

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Pixel Watch 2 is Only $170 Right Now

Kellen October 8, 2024 18

We always look to the shiniest, newest tech items when in the market for a new gadget, but on days like the next two that...

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DEAL: Trade-in Gets Galaxy Watch Ultra to Low of $299 ($350 Off)

Tim September 30, 2024 18

We really enjoy the Galaxy Watch Ultra, especially as this discounted price. Thanks to enhanced trade-in values, buyers can...

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Google Says It’s Final Call for $760 Trades Toward Pixel 9 Pro

Kellen September 25, 2024 18

This is apparently it, according to Google - the "final call" for $760 off the Pixel 9 series with trades is upon us. You...

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Google Birthday Drops $760 Off Pixel 9 Pro With Trades Again

Kellen September 16, 2024 18

Google is celebrating another birthday this month and that means a new round of deals on their brand new Pixel 9 Pro devices....

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$100 Credit Towards NFL Sunday Ticket Extended to YouTube Premium Subscribers

Tim September 13, 2024 18

As a perk for being with YouTube TV, customers are gifted a $100 credit toward NFL Sunday Ticket. It helps take the sting off...

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