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DROID MAXX, ULTRA, and Mini Receive Update With Advanced Calling 1.0 Fixes

Kellen January 14, 2015 34

The 2013 DROID family - MAXX, ULTRA, and Mini - is receiving an update today from Verizon to version 24.3.7. The update does one thing, so I hope it does it well. The only item listed on the changelog says that this update brings bug fixes and stability...

Sony Xperia Z3v Gets Update to 23.0.E.1.44, Fixes Bugs

Kellen January 14, 2015 11

The Sony Xperia Z2...errr...Z3v (our review) on Verizon is receiving its first update today to software version 23.0.E.1.44. The update isn't major, nor does it include VoLTE, which Verizon calls Advanced Calling 1.0. From the looks of the changelog, we are...

Market Pilot for Project Ara to First Launch in Puerto Rico in 2015

Tim January 14, 2015 15

At this morning's keynote during the Project Ara Developers Conference, it was announced that the first market pilot for the platform would launch in Puerto Rico. A few may ask, "Why?" The Google ATAP team states that given Puerto Rico's rich wireless carrier...

Review: Falcon Pro 3 is a Nice Twitter App, Needs More Features to Truly Compete

Ron January 14, 2015 70

Falcon Pro 1 gave Android users a widget that was essentially an entire Twitter client. Joaquim Vergès, the app's developer, turned Falcon Pro into a full-fledged Twitter app in late 2012. By February of 2013 the app had reached its 100,000 token limit. Vergès...

Project Ara Developers Conference Starts Today, Watch It Live!

Kellen January 14, 2015 37

It has been over a year since Motorola originally introduced Project Ara, its modular phone concept. Since that introduction, we have seen the project and team behind it move over to Google, with demos shown here and there, but with very few sightings of...

Google Translate Update Brings Instant Image Translation With Word Lens, Easier Real-Time Conversations

Kellen January 14, 2015 25

Earlier this week, The New York Times reported that Google Translate would soon receive a massive update to include an easier real-time conversation mode, but also real-time, instant translation of signs or menus or other printed or plastered text, thanks to...

Nexus 6 in Midnight Blue With 64GB Back In-Stock at Motorola

Kellen January 13, 2015 73

The 64GB version of the Nexus 6 in Midnight Blue is currently back in-stock through Motorola's store, if anyone is still interested (that would be those of you worried about the lack of an SD card slot). Cloud White in 64GB or 32GB, still out of stock. In case...

Tuesday Poll: In Your Mind Who Updates Android Devices the Fastest? Slowest?

Tim January 13, 2015 89

While there is likely data out there on the Internet to support which OEM comes through the most consistently with regard to OTA updates, user perception is just, if not more important when it comes to deciding which phone you will purchase. For the longest...

Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Crazy New Privacy Display Feature

Kellen February 23, 2026 89

We showed you earlier that someone was able to buy a Galaxy S26 Ultra super early by paying an enormous sum of money in Dubai...

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Here’s the Nothing Phone 4a

Kellen February 23, 2026 89

Nothing is preparing to fully reveal the Nothing Phone 4a on March 5, so the teasing of this next device is reaching new...

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

Kellen February 18, 2026 89

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 89

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 89

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 89

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 89

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 89

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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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