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Motorola May be Giving Away Moto Xs With Natural Backs Tonight at 10PM ET (Updated: With Contest Rules)

Kellen January 17, 2014 70

Tonight at 10PM ET, Motorola has something "natural" planned that could involve a contest . To be exact, they sent out a Tweet moments ago that said, "Tonight we're giving away Natural makeovers of a different kind. *Wink* See you at 10 P.M. ET." That sounds...

Droid Life Q&A Sessions: Volume 18 Answers

Tim January 17, 2014 57

Alright, we have rounded up a good set of questions from earlier in the week, and are ready to give you our answers to the DL Q&A Sessions - Volume 18. Folks appear to be quite interested in Google's plans for wearables, which we are also quite excited to...

Ready for the LG G3? Report Says It’s Coming in May

Kellen January 17, 2014 122

After a decent year for LG, but one that still saw Samsung dominate headlines and sales charts with its line of Galaxy phones, the company may be moving towards a May release of its next flagship, potentially called the G3. According to a report from Korean...

Clarification on the Material Used in New Moto X Wood Back “Finishes” for Ebony, Teak, and Walnut

Kellen January 17, 2014 134

This morning, Motorola announced that new Ebony, Teak, and Walnut wood backs would be available come January 21 for an additional $25 on MotoMaker-made Moto X devices. These three new wood "finishes" join Bamboo to round out the "Natural" category on Motorola'...

Friday App Sales: Flight Control, Next Launcher 3D Shell, The Chicken Bandit, and More

Rithvik January 17, 2014 12

It's been another long week for all of us, so why not end it on a good note with a few sweet deals on games and apps? This week we have another great selection, with apps like Flight Control and The Chicken Bandit (a personal pastime) taking the spotlight for...

Traffic Citation Against Woman Wearing Google Glass Thrown Out by Judge in California

Tim January 17, 2014 49

In October of 2013, Cecilia Abadie made headlines all around the tech industry after being issued a traffic citation for wearing Google Glass while driving. Initially, the CHP (CA Highway Patrol) officer initiated a traffic stop after Abadie was speeding, but...

New Moto X Wood Backs Coming January 21, Will Only Cost $25 Extra Instead of $100

Kellen January 17, 2014 140

This morning, Motorola shot out emails to purchasers of the Moto X with Bamboo, informing them that they have been able to streamline their processes for natural backs, thus resulting in them offering additional materials at a lower cost. In other words, Ebony...

Report: HTC to Launch One Follow-up in March With “Twin-sensor” Camera and Larger Display

Kellen January 17, 2014 172

According to a report out of Bloomberg this morning, HTC will release its follow-up to the One in March. Their sources - a person with direct knowledge of HTC's plans - claim that the phone will once again be called "One," sport a display greater than the 4.7-...

2026 February Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen February 3, 2026 172

Google Pixel February 2026 update now available for download on the Pixel 7a up through the Pixel 10 series. The February...

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Where’s the February Pixel Update?

Kellen February 2, 2026 172

Pixel updates are no longer released on the first Monday of the month, as Google has shifted to a schedule that gives it more...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Specs

Kellen January 30, 2026 172

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 172

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 172

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 172

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 172

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 172

Galaxy Z TriFold launch is literally right around the corner, with units headed to select Samsung Experience Stores across...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 70

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 70

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 70

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 70

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 70

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 70

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 70

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 70

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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