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Nova Launcher and WidgetLocker Updates Introduce Unread Counts, Other Goodies Too

Kellen May 15, 2012 25

Nova Launcher and WidgetLocker received updates today to include support for "unread counts" on icons for Gmail, SMS, missed calls, Google Talk, etc. TeslaCoil, the makers of these two, created an app that works with them called TeslaUnread that allows your...

Kellen May 15, 2012 25

If anyone told you back on December 15, the day the Galaxy Nexus was released on Verizon, that it wouldn't receive another update for at least 5 months, would you have believed them? I wouldn't have. But that's where we stand now that it is May 15. The G-Nex,...

Kellen May 15, 2012 25

Every time Mozilla announces that a new Firefox beta has been released (this time to the Play Store), a part of me hopes that it is nothing short of awesome. And not that I'm all that willing to give up on Chrome, but competition is good and having used...

Tim May 15, 2012 25

If you happen to be familiar with YouTube personalities and the world of Internet memes, then you most likely have knowledge of the Double Rainbow song and the Bed Intruder. The people behind the auto-tuned remixes of these classics are the Gregory Brothers...

Eric May 15, 2012 25

We have covered the FXI Cotton Candy before, the Android thumb drive that allows you to virtualize our favorite OS on any computer that you want. Since we have heard from them, they've been getting their ducks in order, and now the little USB-drive-that-could...

Kellen May 15, 2012 25

Back in early April, Chrome beta for desktops received the ability to sync tabs throughout all of your other Chrome experiences. It was essentially the same sync feature that the Android version of the browser had at launch, but this would complete the syncing...

Tim May 15, 2012 25

As a reminder, this Thursday on May 17, Big Red is to introduce 4G LTE to a large handful of new markets and expand its already existing network in others. If you live in or around one of the cities listed below, then you will notice a big difference in data...

Tim May 15, 2012 25

According to CNET, who had a recent meeting with Google+ chief Vic Gundotra, the interface that ships with Google Glasses may not be exactly what people would expect after watching their promo videos. In a comment from a Google spokesperson, they mentioned...

Galaxy Z TriFold US Sales Open January 30, Priced at $2,899

Tim January 27, 2026 16

Samsung has confirmed Galaxy Z TriFold availability for the US. The trifold will go on sale starting January 30, priced at $2...

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T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen January 27, 2026 7

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Galaxy Z TriFold In US Samsung Stores Tomorrow, But You Can’t Buy It

Tim January 22, 2026 9

Galaxy Z TriFold launch is literally right around the corner, with units headed to select Samsung Experience Stores across...

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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 34

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

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Samsung Makes New Bixby Official in One UI 8.5 With Perplexity AI

Kellen January 20, 2026 3

The betas of One UI 8.5, as well as supposedly leaked screenshots, showed a potentially renewed investment in Bixby from...

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How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 11

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 3

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 3

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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Galaxy Z Fold 7 is $1399 Off With No Trade-in Required ($600 Off)

Tim January 20, 2026 25

Samsung is hosting a deal on the Galaxy Z Fold 7, one that doesn't require a trade-in device to get serious money off of its...

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Samsung Smacks $1,000 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7

Kellen January 16, 2026 25

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 remains the best foldable in the game. In my opinion, there isn't a foldable close to this one - it's...

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“Final Call” on Google’s $250 Off Pixel 10 Pro Deal

Kellen January 15, 2026 25

We know this isn't actually the "final call" on Pixel 10 Pro deals because Google is always running deals on its smartphones,...

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Galaxy Watch Ultra for $329 Currently Unbeatable ($320 Off)

Tim January 15, 2026 25

For Android users looking to match what Apple offers with the Apple Watch Ultra, the Galaxy Watch Ultra is currently the...

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Pixel 10 Pro Slapped With Fresh $250 Off Discount

Kellen January 4, 2026 25

Google opened up its New Year's deals this weekend, bringing a new wave of discounts to all of its newest and best products....

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Pixel Watch 4 Gets $100 Discount to End the Year

Kellen December 31, 2025 25

Grabbing a Pixel Watch 4 to end 2025 is a thing you can do at its biggest discount to date. The LTE models are all $100 off,...

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Samsung Likes Taking $250 Off Its Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen December 30, 2025 25

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 25

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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Nova Launcher and WidgetLocker Updates Introduce Unread Counts, Other Goodies Too

Five Months Ago Today the Galaxy Nexus was Released on Verizon, It Hasn’t Been Updated Since

Brand New Firefox Beta Released on Android, Say Hello to a New UI and Flash Support

Songify Released for Android, Time to Quit Your Day Job and Become an Auto-Tuned Pop Star

FXI Cotton Candy ICS-in-a-USB-Thumb Drive Almost Ready for Worldwide Primetime, Android on Any PC for Only $199

Chrome With Tab Sync for Desktops Leaves Beta, Why Would You Use Another Browser?

Reminder: Verizon Lights Up 28 New LTE Markets and Expands in 11 Others on May 17

At Time of Release, Google Glasses May Not Be the Full Augmented UI We See in Promos