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T-Mobile’s JUMP! On Demand Program is Now Live at T-Mobile Stores

Kellen June 29, 2015 90

That's right, T-Mobile's new JUMP! On Demand (JOD) program is now live in-store for those interested in buying into a program that lets you upgrade up to three times per year. Announced last week, JUMP! On Demand is a lease program that breaks a phone's cost...

The Latest on Motorola 5.1 Updates for Moto X, Moto E, and Moto G

Kellen June 29, 2015 79

Late on Friday, Motorola's David Schuster dropped another handful of status notes on Android 5.1 updates for his company's line of devices. The weekend has now passed, and most of the world checked out by the time Schuster shared the info, so here is the news...

Don’t Miss These Top Android Stories: 6/26/2015

Tim June 26, 2015 9

I don't know about where you all are, but here in the Portland, OR area, it's hot! Too darn hot! Looking back, we had a great week, posting up our full NVIDIA SHIELD review, going hands-on with always-on apps for Android Wear, and OnePlus announced the...

Google to Stop Development and Support for Android Developer Tools (ADT) in Eclipse at End of 2015

Tim June 26, 2015 38

Google announced big changes for developers today in a post to the official Android Developers blog, stating the company is to stop development and support for Android Developer Tools (ADT) in Eclipse at the end of this year. Over the next few months, Google...

Deal: Grab a Cute Andru Chill USB Charger for Just $15, Free Shipping

Tim June 26, 2015

Over on the DL Deals Store, you can grab a Andru Chill USB Charger for just $15, down from its usual price of $25. We have covered these Andru chargers before, since they feature an adorable little Bugdroid character, and this is a good chance to score one...

How to: Use Always-On Apps With Android Wear

Kellen June 26, 2015 28

This morning, Google shared with us a list of recently updated apps that can all take advantage of Android Wear's new always-on apps feature in 5.1. The feature is useful in situations where you may want to keep information from an app up on your screen, but...

Google Opinion Rewards Updated, Now Available in Brazil and Mexico

Tim June 26, 2015 18

Just yesterday, we went over the benefits of Google's Opinion Rewards app. You answer surveys, Google gives you Google Play credit to spend however you want. It's a win-win. Today, the app received an update in Google Play, allowing even more people to join in...

Moto X (2nd Gen) on Verizon is Indeed Getting Android 5.1 Lollipop Via Soak Test

Kellen June 26, 2015 135

Remember that soak test for a "preview of a new software release" for the Verizon Moto X (2nd gen) that was supposed to begin last week? It started today. You know how we assumed it would be Android 5.1 Lollipop? It is. In fact, it's Android 5.1, system...

Chrome Gets 5 Wild New Gemini AI Features

Kellen January 28, 2026 135

Google has essentially launched its new vision for Chrome today with an announcement for several new Gemini-powered features...

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Galaxy Z TriFold US Sales Open January 30, Priced at $2,899

Tim January 27, 2026 135

Samsung has confirmed Galaxy Z TriFold availability for the US. The trifold will go on sale starting January 30, priced at $2...

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

Kellen January 27, 2026 135

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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Galaxy Z TriFold In US Samsung Stores Tomorrow, But You Can’t Buy It

Tim January 22, 2026 135

Galaxy Z TriFold launch is literally right around the corner, with units headed to select Samsung Experience Stores across...

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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 135

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

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Samsung Makes New Bixby Official in One UI 8.5 With Perplexity AI

Kellen January 20, 2026 135

The betas of One UI 8.5, as well as supposedly leaked screenshots, showed a potentially renewed investment in Bixby from...

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How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 135

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 135

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google’s Latest Ad Pokes at iPhone for Copying Its Features, iPhone 17 Rumors

Kellen May 6, 2025 90

The iPhone 17 won't arrive for months, likely after Google releases its Pixel 10 series. For the most part, all talk around...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 90

Some of you have been lucky enough to receive your Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro pre-orders a day early, thanks to Google's wildly...

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Pixel Watch 2 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 90

The Pixel Watch 2 has been on my wrist for a full week and my list of notes has only grown. I've tested sleep tracking, put...

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Video: Galaxy Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5 Unboxing!

Tim July 27, 2023 90

Samsung was gracious enough to send us its latest foldables devices, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. Naturally,...

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Google Pixel 7a Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen May 10, 2023 90

Because the Google Pixel 7a is available today for you to run out and buy at $499, you may not want to wait around for our...

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VIDEO: Galaxy S23 Ultra Unboxing!

Tim February 3, 2023 90

Unboxing time, baby! We have the Galaxy S23 Ultra in-house, a bit before they're set to make their way to buyers later this...

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Pixel 7 Pro: First 10 Things to Do!

Tim October 13, 2022 90

Fancy new Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro just show up at your doorstep? Perfect, then this video is for you. As is tradition, we've...

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Pixel Watch: First 10 Things To Do!

Kellen October 13, 2022 90

The day that most of you will receive your Google Pixel Watch from pre-orders is here. It's time for you to slap Google's...

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