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Rebuttal: Maybe Android Manufacturers Don’t Need to Slow Down [Opinion]

Guest October 28, 2011 194

After yesterday's piece by Ron on the idea that Android manufacturers need to slow down, we had another reader step up and put together a well-thought-out rebuttal. As a site that prides itself on having the greatest group of Android enthusiasts in the world,...

Kellen October 28, 2011 194

Our fine friends at Swiftkey notified us yesterday that their Swiftkey X keyboard had an update available in the market. Included was this Pumpkin-inspired look to make your Halloween adventures this weekend that much more complete. They also threw in some bug...

Tim October 28, 2011 194

We were very happy to receive one of Philips' anticipated docking stations for Android in the mail a little while ago and knew that lots of people have been looking for something just like this. Finally, a docking station for our Android devices that has good...

Kellen October 28, 2011 194

With the announcement this morning that Google TV will finally receive its much anticipated update to Honeycomb, we thought, "Why not celebrate by giving away a couple of Logitech Revue units?" So let's just go ahead and do that! The update for the Logitech...

Tim October 28, 2011 194

When a new Android OS is coming out, the question on everyone's mind is always, "Will it come to my device?" Samsung owners can now know the fate of their devices with the newest report coming from Samsung Italy. The Korean based manufacturer looks to only...

Kellen October 28, 2011 194

The HTC Rezound (formerly the Vigor) made its way through the FCC back in September, so when it stopped by again today, we couldn't help but wonder why. According to the "Change Letter" that was submitted, it needed another look as HTC has added a wireless...

Kellen October 28, 2011 194

A potential permanent root solution has popped up for Motorola devices (including the Bionic, DROID3, and DROIDX2) that you should be able to complete in about 5 minutes time. You have to be rooted already (instructions), but from there you just need to edit...

Kellen October 28, 2011 194

The Google TV update to "Honeycomb" or whatever we are calling it these days is finally ready! Through this new 2.0-ish approach to GTV, the team focused on 4 key areas: keeping it simple, making it easy to find something to watch, making YouTube better, and...

Google’s Pixel is Getting a Now Playing App

Kellen February 16, 2026

Wouldn't it be cool if the Now Playing service on your Pixel phone had its own app that could get new features more regularly...

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

Kellen February 16, 2026 8

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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Everything New in Android 17 Beta

Kellen February 15, 2026 2

Android 17 Beta is officially live and we've got it up and running on a Pixel 10 Pro. You could have it on your device as...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Actually Here for Your Pixel

Kellen February 13, 2026 6

UPDATE FEBRUARY 13 - Google tried to ship out the first Android 17 Beta 1 update a couple of days ago, but something forced...

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Pixel 10a Renders Show Flush Backside, Full Color Lineup

Tim February 12, 2026 11

We have already seen a few Pixel 10a renders, but as we have gotten closer to a launch day, the quality of said renders has...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Releasing “Soon”

Kellen February 10, 2026 7

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 13

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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Google’s Best Pixel 10a Pre-Order Deal

Kellen February 13, 2026 194

The Pixel 10a launch is days away and we'll then know (from Google) all of the official specs, features, and whether or not...

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Samsung’s Best Galaxy S26 Ultra Pre-Order Deal

Kellen February 12, 2026 194

The Galaxy S26 Ultra launch is days away and we'll then know all of the official specs, features, and reasons to buy one....

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

Kellen February 10, 2026 194

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 194

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 194

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 194

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 194

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 194

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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Rebuttal: Maybe Android Manufacturers Don’t Need to Slow Down [Opinion]

Swiftkey X Receives Pumpkin Theme for this Weekend, New Keyboard Layouts, and Bug Fixes

Accessory Review: Philips Fidelio AS351 Speaker Dock For Android Devices

Contest: Win 1 of 2 Logitech Revue Units to Celebrate the Launch of Honeycomb to Google TV

Wondering Which Samsung Devices Will Get The Bump To Ice Cream Sandwich? Here’s The List

HTC Rezound Goes Back to the FCC, This Time With a Wireless Charging Back

Potential Permanent Root Method Released for Motorola Devices: Bionic, DROID3, and DROIDX2 Included

New Google TV Software Finally Introduced, Available Starting “Early Next Week”