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Tegra 3 Optimized SHADOWGUN Now Available in the Android Market

Kellen December 22, 2011 47

If you picked up a Transformer Prime (our hands-on) this week...err...if you pre-ordered one and have yet to receive a cancellation notice, then you'll be excited to know that the Tegra 3 version of SHADOWGUN can now be purchased in the market. Well, you can...

Tim December 22, 2011 47

Been jealous of all those custom ROM users that are able to choose to have system toggles in the pull-down notification bar? Be jelly no longer. Introducing MoreQuicklyPanel, which allows for a variety of system setting toggles to be controlled right from...

Kellen December 22, 2011 47

Who knew that an Android live wallpaper would bring out my inner Prince? So, Pixel Rain is by no means a new live wallpaper, but it's one that every person with an Android phone should know about. It's free in the market, gives you an excuse to shout out "I'...

Kellen December 22, 2011 47

Update: One source just reached out to let us know that it may not happen today after all. Could have been pushed to January 4. Feel free to check in 10 minutes or so though. As many of you know, the NFL Mobile app from Verizon does not currently support the...

Kellen December 22, 2011 47

Landscape typers, how has your life been with Ice Cream Sandwich? One of our readers sent over a tip last night suggesting that there is a massive lag issue if you type more than a sentence or two with your phone cocked sideways. After testing (as you will see...

Kellen December 22, 2011 47

The LG Spectrum and HTC Fireball could be Verizon's first set of 4G LTE global devices if this system screenshot is correct. You see that little "O" up there under Global Phone? That would be replaced with an "N" if it lacked global capabilities, so this is a...

Tim December 22, 2011 47

Haven't picked up Grand Theft Auto III for your mobile yet? Then do so now. Until December 29th, Rockstar has placed a $2.99 price tag on this epic piece of work. As an added "boo-yah", Galaxy Nexus support has arrived for everyone waiting and praying. Go...

Tim December 22, 2011 47

Been waiting and hoping that Swype would finally deliver the goods for all of us Galaxy Nexus owners? Wait no more. The folks at Swype initially reported that due to a change in the way screen resolution is reported in Ice Cream Sandwich, that a version of...

Android 17 Beta 1 is Releasing “Soon”

Kellen February 10, 2026 5

Google surprised the Android world this afternoon by announcing that Android 17 Beta 1 is arriving "soon." Yeah, Android 17,...

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Galaxy Unpacked 2026 Scheduled for February 25

Tim February 10, 2026 7

Samsung has booked the date at which they will unveil the Galaxy S26 series. February 25 is the day, 10am PT (1pm ET) is the...

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AT&T’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 3

For those looking for the best AT&T unlimited plan, the choices are pretty simple to narrow down, thanks to AT&T only...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 27

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 6

Both T-Mobile and AT&T have seen several years in a row of steady customer growth, likely because of improvements to...

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YouTube Music Lyrics Feature Now Behind Premium Paywall

Tim February 9, 2026 7

Bad news, non-Premium subscribers who use YouTube Music -- the lyrics tab is officially behind a paywall. The feature, if you...

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ChatGPT Gets Ads Starting Today

Tim February 9, 2026 5

If you caught the "Big Game" last night, you might've seen a few ads that teased the fact that OpenAI will begin testing ads...

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Buzzkill: Galaxy S26 Ultra Won’t Have Built-in Magnets

Tim February 5, 2026 23

Leading up to today, the general consensus was that the entire Galaxy S26 lineup would feature built-in magnets, bringing the...

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$300 Off Pixel 10 Pro XL Makes It Your Next Phone

Kellen February 10, 2026 47

We told you a couple of months ago that you should only buy the Pixel 10 Pro XL if it was $300 off and we mostly stand by...

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DEAL: Galaxy Watch 8 Models Starting at $149 With Eligible Trade-in

Tim February 6, 2026 47

Samsung is hosting deals on its lineup of Galaxy Watch 8 devices. Whether you want the entry Galaxy Watch 8 or the high-end...

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Samsung Wipes $400 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7

Kellen February 5, 2026 47

The best Galaxy Z Fold 7 deal is an instant $400 off discount. You could also maximize savings to $1,000 off with a trade-in....

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Pixel 9a at $150 Off is a Reality

Kellen February 2, 2026 47

Pixel 9a gets a massive discount with the Pixel 10a launch around the corner. To buy the current model phone that's about to...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL Hit With $250 Off Party

Kellen February 1, 2026 47

Pixel 10 Pro deal sends it to $200 off, while the Pixel 10 Pro XL drops by $250. We talk quite often about how you should...

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Verizon’s Crazy Accessory Sale Has Pixel 10 PixelSnap Cases for $5, MagSafe Wallets for $4, More

Kellen January 31, 2026 47

Verizon is hosting an accessory sale with cases as low as $3, official PixelSnap Pixel 10 cases for $5, magnetic wallets for...

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

Tim January 20, 2026 47

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 47

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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