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Activision Set to Bring Tony Hawk Shred Session to Android

Tim May 1, 2014 6

A new game is set to hit mobile devices soon, one from Activison called Tony Hawk Shred Session. Sadly for Android users, this is not Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2, a game which we all wish would be released, but maybe this new game can help heal those wounds. In...

BLU Unveils Life Pure XL – 5.5″ 1080p Display, Snapdragon 800, 16MP Camera, Priced at $399

Tim May 1, 2014 78

A new device from American-based BLU has been unveiled, the Life Pure XL. Unlike most other BLU devices, this one should certainly turn a few heads, as BLU has thrown a few specs into this new device to even make the hardcore Android enthusiasts happy. For...

T-Mobile Rolls in 2.4 Million Net Customers in Q1, More Than Verizon and AT&T Combined

Kellen May 1, 2014 157

T-Mobile released its Q1 2014 earnings report this morning, showing that the wireless company added 2.4 million net new subscribers. It's the first time in the company's history that it managed to break the 2 million mark, but you could argue that another stat...

HTC One (M8) Reported to Come in New Colors – Red, Blue, and Pink

Tim May 1, 2014 36

According to ever-reliable @evleaks, HTC is prepping three new colors for the One (M8). No exact date was mentioned for when they might be made available, but when the time comes, we could see the device come in Red, Blue, and Pink. As for whether any of...

Foursquare Intros New Swarm Application, Talks of Metamorphosis for Current Offering

Tim May 1, 2014 16

Foursquare is making a move to divide its main application into two separate experiences for users - the main being your usual check-in app that Foursquare has been since the beginning, along with a new app called Swarm. When you are out at a dinner and have...

HD Widgets 4 is Rolling Out With New Widgets and Updated UI

Kellen May 1, 2014 37

HD Widgets, one of the most popular weather and clock widget apps on Android, receive a major update today to version 4. The update includes a facelift on the UI, more weather information, and a handful of new oft-requested widgets. On a UI front, the app now...

Google Play Music Update to 5.5.1509O Includes Playlist Editing, Sharing

Kellen May 1, 2014 49

Google slipped in one last Wednesday update, last night, to Google Music. The update itself is pretty minor, but does include two new playlist options that I can imagine more than a few of you have been asking for. Once updated, you can both edit and share...

Samsung’s Exclusive LeBron App, Your All Access Pass to the Player’s Life and Game

Tim May 1, 2014 49

Samsung is at it again, this time with the release of an exclusive LeBron app for Samsung Galaxy devices. The app, which is now live on Google Play for select devices, offers fans an inside look into the life and game of one of basketball's most dominant stars...

Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Specs

Kellen January 30, 2026 49

The Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks with a set of specs, including the camera, battery size, processor, and dimensions. Samsung still...

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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 29, 2026 49

Both T-Mobile and AT&T have seen several years in a row of steady customer growth, likely because of improvements to...

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Chrome Gets 5 Wild New Gemini AI Features

Kellen January 28, 2026 49

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 49

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 49

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 49

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 49

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 49

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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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