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DROID Bionic Bootstrap Released, Get Your Recovery and Backups On

Kellen September 16, 2011 45

Here it is, folks. The initial build of the bootstrap app for the DROID Bionic is available for you to start using as you please. This is not the "official" version as @cvpcs is leaving that to @Koush to finish off, but you can grab it, bootstrap your...

Kellen September 15, 2011 45

A lot of HTC device talk has been filling up the Android world both at DL and at our brother site. With an event scheduled for September 20 in NYC, you can bet we will see a number of these unveiled officially. In other news, another carrier is preparing to...

Kellen September 15, 2011 45

So the picture above just popped into our inbox. Not really sure what to think about, but definitely wanted to share. According to this document (which could be 100% fake), the HTC Vigor will be branded as the DROID Incredible HD and then released on October...

Kellen September 15, 2011 45

One full week after it was released and the DROID Bionic has CM7 on it. It's not fully working by any means, but this is one hell of a sign that we will be there before long. You can all give a shout out to @cvpcs for puttin' in work. From his Youtube...

Kellen September 15, 2011 45

Looks like the Pantech Breakout has started to arrive in stores. Expected to be available on September 22, this phone should be the affordable 4G LTE option for Verizon customers that aren't interested in droppin' 3 Benjamins on the latest and greatest toy. ...

Tim September 15, 2011 45

Not to be outdone by AT&T's announcement of the launching of their very own 4G LTE network, Verizon's Director of Network Technology has stated that the future of LTE for Verizon will be, "Advanced". Still in the theoretical phase, speeds will be...

Kellen September 15, 2011 45

We got a hold of the extended battery for the DROID Bionic today along with the inductive (wireless) battery cover. Both are available now through Verizon and Motorola's stores - extended on sale for 50% off - and could be serious options for those of you...

Kellen September 15, 2011 45

Anyone heard of the Motorola "Edison" or "Common"? According to the Bionic's webtop app, both appear to be codenames of Moto devices with similar docking capabilities, only we aren't sure what they are. We know that the Motorola Spyder and Dinara are on the...

Pixel 10a Official at $499 and the Upgrades are Tough to Find

Kellen February 18, 2026 11

Google fully unveiled the Pixel 10a today and there aren't many surprises following weeks of information trickling into our...

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Google Brings AirDrop Support to Pixel 9

Kellen February 17, 2026 11

Google has moved forward with its promise to bring AirDrop support to more phones. Today, the Search giant announced that the...

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Google’s Pixel is Getting a Now Playing App

Kellen February 16, 2026 6

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 16

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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Google’s Best Pixel 10a Pre-Order Deal

Kellen February 18, 2026 45

The Pixel 10a launch day is finally here and we now know (from Google) all of the official specs, features, and whether or...

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Google Surprises With Day Early $100 Off Pixel 10a Codes

Kellen February 17, 2026 45

The Pixel A-Series hasn't typically found big discounts when it launches, mostly because Google prices it so reasonably out...

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Here’s a Pixel Watch 3 for Only $170

Kellen February 17, 2026 45

While I would recommend Google's newest Pixel Watch 4 for most people looking at smartwatches on the Android side of things,...

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Samsung’s Best Galaxy S26 Ultra Pre-Order Deal

Kellen February 12, 2026 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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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DROID Bionic Bootstrap Released, Get Your Recovery and Backups On

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Up for Pre-order, AT&T Launches LTE Network, Runnymede is the “Bass” [from AL]

HTC Vigor to be Rebranded as the DROID Incredible HD, Launching October 13?

And Just Like that CM7 Boots Up on the DROID Bionic

Hey Look, a Pantech Breakout in the Wild! (Updated)

Verizon’s Director Of Network Technology Announces The ‘Advanced’ Future Of LTE

DROID Bionic Batteries: Extended vs. Standard vs. Wireless Charging

Motorola “Edison” and “Common” Outed in Bionic Webtop App