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Tip: Turn Off Those Obnoxious 3D Animations on the DROID Bionic

Kellen September 8, 2011 104

Just wanted to throw out one more tip this morning for new DROID Bionic owners to consider. With the new version of Blur that Moto has decided to give us, comes a pretty overwhelming and at times slow, 3D animation between almost every screen transition. ...

Kellen September 8, 2011 104

If you plan to pick up a DROID Bionic today, then here is a little tip for those of you not in 4G LTE areas yet and those of you that wish to save a little battery from time to time. Unlike the Thunderbolt at launch (although it does now), the Bionic has a...

Tim September 7, 2011 104

If you are looking to scoop up the DROID Bionic, now is the time. After seemingly the longest wait in Android history, you can now pick up the Bionic through the Verizon site and even Amazon. Through Verizon you can grab it for $299 with a new 2-year contract...

Tim September 7, 2011 104

Google is no longer playing games when attacks are made against Android and Android device manufacturers. HTC has just filed an amended lawsuit against Apple Inc to the US International Trade Commission, and cited in the suit are nine specific patents which...

Kellen September 7, 2011 104

And a DROID Bionic is in our possession. I obviously haven't had enough time with it to do a full review or anything, but can give you my first impressions on a device that has been 9 painful months in the making. So what do I think of Verizon's first dual-...

Tim September 7, 2011 104

There is not much information on the web about the device code named the HTC Rhyme. What we do know is that we are set to see it September 29th, and that it will run around $199, thanks to a leaked MAP sheet. We have been thinking the device will be a mid-...

Kellen September 7, 2011 104

If you must have a phone with a physical keyboard but also want connectivity to Verizon's 4G LTE network, then your option in the very near future will be the Samsung Stratosphere. It won't be the top tier Samsung phone that we were all hoping for, but there...

Tim September 7, 2011 104

Seems like there are plenty of apps out there that stress the importance of checking your smart-device for security threats, whether it be malicious software or to protect it from theft. Lookout has seemed to be the 'go to' for most people concerned with their...

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 104

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 104

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 104

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 104

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 104

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 104

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 104

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 104

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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Tip: Turn Off Those Obnoxious 3D Animations on the DROID Bionic

Tip: How to Turn Off 4G LTE on the DROID Bionic

DROID Bionic Now Available Online

HTC Files Another Lawsuit Against Apple, Using Newly Acquired Patents From Google/Moto

Hands-on with the DROID Bionic by Motorola (Updated: Video Added)

HTC Rhyme Receives DLNA Certification

Samsung Stratosphere Makes Its Way Through the FCC, Verizon 4G LTE Included

With The Growing Market Of Android Tablets, SmrtGuard Wants You To Be Safe