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Android Phone Kit Kat Update List

Kellen December 27, 2013 247

In the past, we have done our best to track the update situation for most of Verizon's phones whenever a new major version of Android is released. We did it with both Ice Cream Sandwich and then Jelly Bean. Since Android 4.4 "Kit Kat" has been available for...

Awesome Infographic: HTC Shows Us “The Anatomy of an Android OS Update” From PDK to OTA

Kellen December 26, 2013 82

Ever wonder what the entire process of an Android update looks like? How and when do carriers get involved? Who are all of the players? How much quicker or fewer steps are there for developer or Google Play editions? When do manufacturers see the newest...

Google Goes on the Attack Against Patent Troll Rockstar Consortium

Kellen December 26, 2013 100

The battle between Google and Rockstar Consortium - a patent troll group backed by Apple, Microsoft, Blackberry, and others that owns $4.5 billion in Nortel patents - heated up over the holidays, with Google filing a lawsuit to try and protect Android and its...

AOKP Updated to Android 4.4.2 “Kit Kat,” Nightlies Now Available For Select Devices

Rithvik December 26, 2013 61

If you're into flashing ROMs and tinkering with your Android device, it may please you to know that the prominent Android Open Kang Project (AOKP) has now started delivering official nightly builds of their Android 4.4.2 "Kit Kat" ROM to a small group of...

Report: LG Readies G3 With Fingerprint Scanner, G Arch Smartwatch, and G Health Fitness Tracker for MWC

Kellen December 26, 2013 96

Don't tell me you are surprised by the idea that LG is readying a follow-up to the G2 with its own set of wearable gadgets. It may seem too soon, but the company didn't exactly sell its current flagship in the record numbers it was hoping for and are likely...

NVIDIA’s Tegra NOTE 7 Tablet Sees Android 4.3 Update, Includes New Stylus and Camera Enhancements

Kellen December 26, 2013 15

NVIDIA's ultra-affordable 7-inch tablet, the Tegra NOTE 7, received its first "significant" update since launch this morning. The update jumps the device up to Android 4.3, but that's minor compared to what NVIDIA did to enhance the camera and the tablet's...

Motorola Sends Out Holiday $150-off Moto X Emails, Includes Moto X Snowflake GIF

Kellen December 24, 2013 226

As if Motorola had not given you enough chances to buy a Moto X for $349 off-contract, they are surprising their "favorite customers" with yet another "exclusive offer" for the holidays. Arriving in inboxes today are $150-off coupon codes, similar to what we...

Top 5 Android Phones of 2013

Kellen December 24, 2013 336

At the end of each year, it's easy to find ourselves both looking back at all that happened over the past 12 months, trying to reflect on it, and then looking forward to what's ahead. The "what's ahead" is about to hit us with a right-cross in a couple of...

What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 336

Google may have released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 at the worst possible time of the day, but we're still going to dive into it...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 336

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 released. Google shipped Android 16 QPR2 to stable channels this month as the December Pixel update,...

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Verizon Pixel 8, Pixel 9, and Pixel 10 Devices Get New December Update (Updated)

Kellen December 17, 2025 336

All of Google's still-supported Pixel devices received a huge QPR2 update in early December with new features and tons of bug...

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Google Makes Controversial Pixel Search Bar Change

Kellen December 17, 2025 336

Within the past several days, a group of Pixel owners noticed a change to the way the Search bar at the bottom of their Pixel...

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Samsung December Updates Continue Roll Out to All These Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 336

Samsung started sending December updates to a batch of devices earlier in the week, but they weren't quite done with 2025....

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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 336

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 336

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 336

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 247

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 247

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 247

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 247

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 247

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 247

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 247

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 247

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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