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Whoa: Android 4.4.4 Factory Images Posted as Build KTU84P (Updated)

Kellen June 19, 2014 138

Umm, so yeah, Google just posted Android 4.4.4 factory images as build KTU84P. We are seeing files for the Nexus 5, Nexus 7 (2013) WiFi, Nexus 10, Nexus 4, Nexus 7 (2012) WiFi, and Nexus 7 (2012) Mobile. The new 4.4.4 binaries are there too. I would be lying...

Thursday Poll: What’s Keeping You With Your Current Wireless Carrier?

Kellen June 19, 2014 249

Back in late 2012, we asked the community what the reason was for sticking with their current carrier. At the time, LTE networks and coverage dominated the vote, with a growing percentage suggesting that nothing was keeping them with their current carrier, and...

T-Mobile’s John Legere Apologies After Last Night’s Lambasting of AT&T and Verizon

Kellen June 19, 2014 190

Throughout T-Mobile's Uncarrer event last night, CEO John Legere acted as he typically does during his company's press events - like the renegade leader of a scrappy wireless company who holds nothing back when it comes to talking about the practices of his...

Facebook Explains the Future of Its Android App is Through Efficiency and Performance

Eric June 19, 2014 57

In a post on their engineering blog today, Facebook said that it was about two years ago when they became a "mobile-first" company. The struggle with that outlook is the definition of mobile is not the same all around the world. To make sure that its...

T-Mobile on a Roll, Updating Galaxy Note 3 and G Flex for All VoLTE Markets, Galaxy S5 as Well

Eric June 19, 2014 52

If you thought that T-Mobile was done making moves after its event last night, you would be wrong. T-Mobile is looking to continue to impress people with the roll-out of their VoLTE service to more markets around the country, assuming those people have devices...

UpTo Calendar Gets Fancy New Widgets, Interface Sprucing, and Improved Date Pickers

Kellen June 19, 2014 35

Upto Calendar, one of our staff favorites for calendar alternatives on Android, received an update today that introduces all new widgets. These widgets can be customized by color theme, visible calendars, size, opacity, and more. The update also brought with...

Thousands of HTC Shareholders Show Up to Annual Meeting, Grow Frustrated When They Don’t Receive Free Phones

Eric June 19, 2014 83

After a few quarters of disappointing sales numbers and returns, HTC is in the middle of a pretty big slump right now. For this year's annual investment meeting, I'm sure HTC wasn't expecting a warm welcome, but they certainly were not expecting to be...

Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy S3 Gets Kit Kat Update Today, Galaxy S4 Mini Too

Kellen June 19, 2014 106

Today, is apparently Samsung Kit Kat update day for a couple of carriers. Joining Sprint, Verizon has now approved Android 4.4.2 updates for both the Galaxy S3 and Galaxy S4 mini. Both updates bring that Kit Kat fire, which includes a revamped lock screen,...

January 2026 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen January 12, 2026 106

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 106

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 106

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 106

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 106

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 106

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 106

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 106

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 138

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 138

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 138

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 138

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 138

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 138

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 138

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 138

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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