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Verizon Moto X on Two Year Contract Just $0.01 Through MotoMaker Until February 22

Tim February 18, 2014 101

For those of you who still need to pick up a Moto X, you can do so right through MotoMaker for just a penny on contract with Verizon. The deal will be available for only Verizon buyers until February 22, so if you had plans on picking one up, you best do so...

VH1 Debuts Application for Android, Features Full Shows, Music Videos and Watching Companion

Eric February 18, 2014 11

VH1 may have gone the way of MTV with less focus on music and music videos, but there are surely many fans of the network and its shows out there. If you are one of those diehard fans, you will be excited to hear that VH1 has launched its Android application...

Meet Me Halfway, a Helpful App in Beta to Find Points of Interest Between Two Addresses

Tim February 18, 2014 19

Folks who frequently use Craigslist or other online services to sell goods to nearby residents, should check out Meet Me Halfway. The app allows users to punch in two different addresses, then shows the halfway point and local points of interest in that area....

Samsung Intros New LED Flash Components for Advanced Mobile Devices, Will be Used in the Galaxy S5

Tim February 18, 2014 30

Samsung made yet another announcement this morning, introducing new LED flash components to help smartphone photographers produce higher quality images while on the go. As a few may know, LED flashes found on smartphones have never been anything too special...

Bloomberg: Galaxy S5 Will Feature “Larger” and “Sharper” Display

Kyle February 18, 2014 57

Another day, another incredibly unspecific article about the supposed specs of the Galaxy S5. In a report released this morning, Bloomberg claims the Galaxy S5 will have a 5.2-inch screen and a "sharper display" than the current Galaxy S4. That's according to...

Deal: Amazon Selling Google Chromecast for $30 With Free Shipping

Kellen February 18, 2014 44

Ever since Google introduced Chromecast app compatibility to all sorts of new developers starting in December, I have found it to be one of my favorite tech products all over again. But now that it is truly open to everyone, with the SDK released to the wild,...

Dead Zebra Android Collectible Gets Mega Sized, Going On Sale This Week

Eric February 18, 2014 10

The Android Collectible line from Dead Zebra and Andrew Bell has been around for a while, offering up our favorite little Bugdroid character in a lot of different costumes. Have you ever wondered if you could have a bigger Bugdroid? Well, today is your lucky...

Galaxy S5 Fingerprint Sensor Exists, Reportedly Embedded in Home Button

Kyle February 18, 2014 95

Samsung's commitment to secrecy in all matters Galaxy S5 has been impressive; conflicting reports over the past few weeks have obfuscated the final device's form and features. But as with any high-profile smartphone or tablet, details almost always leak closer...

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

Kellen February 18, 2026 95

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 95

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 95

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 95

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 95

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 95

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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Pixel 10a Renders Show Flush Backside, Full Color Lineup

Tim February 12, 2026 95

We have already seen a few Pixel 10a renders, but as we have gotten closer to a launch day, the quality of said renders has...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Releasing “Soon”

Kellen February 10, 2026 95

Google surprised the Android world this afternoon by announcing that Android 17 Beta 1 is arriving "soon." Yeah, Android 17,...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 101

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 101

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 101

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 101

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 101

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 101

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 101

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 101

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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