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Motorola CEO Hints at $50 Smartphone, Customizing Items Like Display Size in High-end Devices

Kellen January 22, 2014 211

Outside of being a huge Droid Life fan, Motorola CEO Dennis Woodside is also good for a headline-grabbing quote or two when it comes to future products from his company. In an interview with Trusted Reviews, Woodside said that he thinks there is a price point...

Moto X Griffin Car Dock Apparently Back in Stock After Months of Depleted Inventory

Kellen January 22, 2014 44

Does anyone remember the Griffin Car Dock for the Moto X that we took a look at way back in September? According to a couple of our readers, that dock is finally back in stock after having been out of stock essentially since then. So if you have been waiting...

T-Mobile Expands Into Banking With Mobile Money Checking Service

Kyle January 21, 2014 47

T-Mobile wants to save your money. Yes, you read that right. Today, the wireless “un-carrier” unveiled a checking account service available to all T-Mobile customers called Mobile Money. The company is billing the program as a fee-free alternative to...

Dropbox Updated Through Google Play, Fixes Camera Upload Issue on Android 4.4.2

Tim January 21, 2014 16

A new update is available for Dropbox users on Android, mostly concerning users on Android 4.4.2. The newest version of Android introduced an issue with the camera upload feature through Dropbox, but it appears the development team has been able to squash the...

Verizon to Exclusively Carry Rose Gold Galaxy Note 3

Kellen January 21, 2014 76

This afternoon, Samsung announced that Verizon will exclusively carry a rose gold variant of the Galaxy Note 3 here in the U.S. Unfortunately for interested parties, Verizon hasn't mentioned the device, so we know nothing of price or availability. All we got...

Verizon Introduces International Messaging Rates to Add to Your Existing Lines

Eric January 21, 2014 33

For some of us, calling and messaging rarely goes past state lines, let alone international lines. For others, close family and friends aren't really all that close. Verizon is looking to make keeping up with those friends and family a lot easier and cheaper...

TurboTax SnapTax for Android Easily Lets You File Your 1040EZ

Eric January 21, 2014 26

Yes, I know it is only January, but it's time to start getting your taxes in order. Maybe if they weren't such a hassle, we wouldn't dread doing them every year? TurboTax is looking to change that this year with their new SnapTax app for Android devices. If...

Moto X New Wood “Finishes” Now Available in Walnut, Teak, and Ebony

Kellen January 21, 2014 85

Ready for a Walnut, Ebony, or Teak finish on your Moto X? After months of waiting, all are finally available through Motorola's MotoMaker for an additional $25. The process to add them to your phone is identical to all other MotoMaker customizations, you just...

Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 85

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 85

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 85

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 85

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 85

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

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 85

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 85

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 85

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 211

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 211

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 211

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 211

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 211

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 211

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 211

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 211

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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