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Software Image for Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Available for Download

Kellen October 30, 2012 57

A system image (Odin .tar file) I605VRLI3 for Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Note 2 has been posted and is available for download. For those of you planning on picking up this home-button-branded phone, you may want to download this. It could come in handy down the...

Kellen October 30, 2012 57

Who is down to win a high fidelity Bluetooth speaker from the folks over Braven? Haven't heard of Braven? With their new line of portable speakers, you can sort of think of them as the affordable competitor to Jawbone and their Jambox line. They currently have...

Tim October 30, 2012 57

If you read our site, you know we absolutely love the Android Mini Collectibles. Lucky for us, the makers love them too and are putting out a special Halloween edition that features "Werewolf." He is pictured above and is as cute as can be. He goes on sale...

Kellen October 30, 2012 57

Now that our jealous attitude towards LeBron James' special edition, engraved Samsung Galaxy Note 2 has died down a bit, he's returned to show us exactly what he has been up to with his new phone. Think haircuts, taking pictures of beautiful ocean views,...

Tim October 30, 2012 57

Why didn't I think of this? From Untame Games, comes a game called Rope Rescue that matches the cuteness of the Angry Birds characters and combines it with the brain-busting puzzle-like fun of Cut the Rope. You're given a single bird whose mission is to set...

Kellen October 30, 2012 57

Hey, look! It's the Android 4.2 keyboard pulled from a Nexus 4 dump! It's probably an early build, hence the ugly white and blue floating word prediction, which is unlike the subtle floating word prediction that Hugo Barra showed off yesterday. No matter what...

Eric October 30, 2012 57

If you're an Android fanboy and can't resist a good Internet daily deal, then you better listen up. Our first deal is on one of the hottest handsets out right now, the Samsung Galaxy Note 2. This is the unlocked variant for $579.99, but keep in mind, it won't...

Tim October 30, 2012 57

Multitasking - one of the many reasons why Android lovers can't get enough of the OS. Well, here's an app that will make switching through apps even easier on you. It's called Flip Launcher and it runs on top of whatever launcher you are currently running. It...

Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 3

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 9

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 3

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 2

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 6

You may have forgotten the timeline, but Google was pushing to force all off of Google Assistant and onto Gemini by the end...

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What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 6

Google may have released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 at the worst possible time of the day, but we're still going to dive into it...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 3

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 released. Google shipped Android 16 QPR2 to stable channels this month as the December Pixel update,...

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Verizon Pixel 8, Pixel 9, and Pixel 10 Devices Get New December Update (Updated)

Kellen December 17, 2025 12

All of Google's still-supported Pixel devices received a huge QPR2 update in early December with new features and tons of bug...

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Samsung Likes Taking $250 Off Its Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen December 30, 2025 57

Starting off a new year with a new phone sounds like a pretty fun idea to me. As someone who switches phones every month or...

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Galaxy Watch Ultra at $399 Still Available ($250 Off)

Tim December 26, 2025 57

For those with an aging Galaxy timepiece on the wrist, now is a good time to consider an upgrade. Samsung is offering very...

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Samsung Takes $1000 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7, Provides Free Storage Upgrade

Tim December 24, 2025 57

The holidays are a great time spoil others, but maybe it's time you were just a tad bit selfish and thought about your own...

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There’s a Way to Get $700 Off a Pixel 10 Pro XL

Kellen December 22, 2025 57

While we typically recommend buying phones unlocked and without a contract that ties you to a carrier, there are some...

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This Pixel Watch 4 at $150 Off is Almost Gone

Kellen December 22, 2025 57

When the Pixel Watch 4 first released, it sure looked like a device that might not have been a major upgrade over the Pixel...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 57

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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This Galaxy Watch Ultra Kicked to 50% Off

Kellen December 19, 2025 57

The Galaxy Watch Ultra is not an inexpensive watch on most days. $650 for a smartwatch will never be an easy amount to...

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Samsung Goes Instant $400 Off on Galaxy Z Fold 7

Kellen December 18, 2025 57

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 is $1,000 off if you have a trade-in or an instant $400 off without one. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 deals...

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