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Motorola XOOM WiFi is Already Receiving Android 3.1 (Updated)

Kellen May 12, 2011 48

We were told yesterday by Motorola that the XOOM WiFi would see the newly released Android 3.1, but not for "several weeks" with the Verizon version set to see it first. Apparently they should have gone with "several hours" because users this morning are...

Kellen May 11, 2011 48

We just received word that tomorrow is finally the day...the day that the HTC Merge becomes officially real on Verizon's network. You all know this device - the one that popped up oh, 18 times during Q4 of 2010, was rumored to be getting an LTE radio and...

Kellen May 11, 2011 48

You know that shiny new Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 that we received yesterday at I/O? You aren't going to believe how easy it is to root this thing, so I'm going to walk you through a story of sorts to add to the suspense. Last night, I'm kickin' it with @...

Kellen May 11, 2011 48

Last week we were tipped to the possibility of the official Gingerbread (Android 2.3) update being approved and then released to the DROIDX by May 13th. Word on the likely hood of that happening was sort of confirmed a few days later, and now that we're...

Kellen May 11, 2011 48

No live blog today, we're just going to sit back and enjoy the Chrome. That's right, today should be all about the future of Google's browser-inspired OS. We'll be tweeting like crazy though, so be sure to follow us there. Watch it all live here.

Kellen May 11, 2011 48

The rollout of Android 3.1 for the Verizon Motorola XOOM is already underway (download), but many of the WiFi-only XOOM owners in the building were wondering when they would see some love. According to Moto, it should be ready in the "next several weeks"...

Kellen May 11, 2011 48

The Android 3.1 SDK was released yesterday just after the announcement that it would be rolling out to the XOOM and our friend @Haxzamatic jumped into the emulator to see what he could find. From the looks of it, he was able to boot up the emulator as a phone...

Kellen May 11, 2011 48

We walked out of yesterday's keynote thinking, "Wow, we just saw so much amazing stuff...how did they pack it all into an hour of time?" Ice Cream Sandwich was made official, Android 3.1 with Movies was released, we saw the crazy future with Android @ Home...

Google Pixel’s Now Playing App is Available!

Kellen March 2, 2026 5

The Google Pixel line gets an official Now Playing music app. You can download it now. A couple of weeks ago, we talked about...

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Qualcomm Just Told Us the Chip in the Next Samsung Galaxy Watch

Kellen March 2, 2026 1

We have a new wearable chip for the next wave of smartwatches! Chipsets aren't typically an exciting thing to talk about, but...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra: 5 Reasons to Buy Samsung’s Newest Flagship

Tim February 26, 2026 21

We have the brand new Galaxy S26 Ultra from Samsung now up for pre-order. It's quite the looker, featuring a slightly updated...

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Android 17 Beta 2 Released for Pixel Devices!

Tim February 26, 2026 4

Android 17 Beta 2 has been released for Pixel devices. You'll find support for the build all the way back to the Pixel 6...

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There is a Free Double Storage Galaxy S26 Ultra Deal, Plus You Get a $200 Gift Card

Kellen February 26, 2026 7

Samsung is going softer than usual with its Galaxy S26 launch deals and it's kind of bumming me out. Where's the double...

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Samsung Quickly Smacking $700 Off Galaxy S26+

Kellen February 26, 2026 3

With the dust settled from yesterday's Unpacked event, we're still looking for the best Galaxy S26 deals to be had. We know...

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Samsung Quickly Slaps $500 Off Galaxy S26

Kellen February 25, 2026 2

The best Galaxy S26 deal is a quick $500 off from Samsung, thanks to a wide range of trade-in devices worth that much. Buying...

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Galaxy S26 Series Made Official, Starts at $899

Tim February 25, 2026 11

Samsung's Galaxy S26 lineup is now official, and for those who have been following Galaxy news for the past few months, the...

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Samsung Boosts Galaxy S26 Ultra Pre-Order Deals to $980 in Savings

Kellen February 27, 2026 48

PRE-ORDER GALAXY S26 ULTRA AND SAVE $930 TO $980. The original pre-order deal for the Galaxy S26 Ultra topped out at $900 off...

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Visible Swipes 50% Off Pixel 10 Pro With Year of Cheap Service

Kellen February 26, 2026 48

The talk of the week might be the Galaxy S26 series, but I'd still argue the Pixel 10 series is the phone for most people....

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There is a Free Double Storage Galaxy S26 Ultra Deal, Plus You Get a $200 Gift Card

Kellen February 26, 2026 48

Samsung is going softer than usual with its Galaxy S26 launch deals and it's kind of bumming me out. Where's the double...

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Samsung Quickly Smacking $700 Off Galaxy S26+

Kellen February 26, 2026 48

With the dust settled from yesterday's Unpacked event, we're still looking for the best Galaxy S26 deals to be had. We know...

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Samsung Quickly Slaps $500 Off Galaxy S26

Kellen February 25, 2026 48

The best Galaxy S26 deal is a quick $500 off from Samsung, thanks to a wide range of trade-in devices worth that much. Buying...

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Samsung’s Best Galaxy S26 Ultra Pre-Order Deal

Kellen February 25, 2026 48

GALAXY S26 ULTRA PRE-ORDER DEALS LIVE Samsung's Galaxy S26 series and the Galaxy S26 Ultra are official and pre-orders are...

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Google’s Best Pixel 10a Pre-Order Deal

Kellen February 18, 2026 48

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 48

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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Motorola XOOM WiFi is Already Receiving Android 3.1 (Updated)

HTC Merge Finally Launches Tomorrow on Verizon (Updated)

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Rooted, You Won’t Believe How Easy it is

DROIDX Update Servers Say “Try again later”, Gingerbread on the Way?

Google I/O Day 2 Keynote

WiFi Motorola XOOM to Receive Android 3.1 in “Next Several Weeks”

Video: Could Ice Cream Sandwich Look Similar to This on a Phone?

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