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Download: Android 4.4 (KRT16S) Official Update for Nexus 7 (2012) and Nexus 7 (2013)

Tim November 21, 2013 123

Nexus 7 owners, it's time to get your Kit Kat on once again. Last week, Google released the OTA zip files for build KRT16O, but this week, a new build is available, KRT16S. You will need to be sure of which build you are running, before you go diving into...

Kellen November 21, 2013 7

As you have probably realized over the last couple of years, we're big fans of Android collectibles. Each time the folks at Dead Zebra post up a new series or limited edition Bugdroid, we're all over it. Like earlier this week, when "the vault" opened, giving...

Tim November 21, 2013 176

Verizon customers that are into the rooting and custom ROM game, that happen to rock an LG G2, should know that your vanilla AOSP dreams have been answered in the form of Gummy ROM. While this ROM isn't completely stock, as a few tweaks have been made and...

Kellen November 21, 2013 31

Yesterday, we first spotted signs of the arrival of a physical Google Wallet card, even providing you instructions on how to order you own a few hours before Google made it official. This morning, they pushed out a Google Wallet app update (build 2.0-R141-...

Kellen November 21, 2013 66

Nexus 4 owners, we know that you aren't the happiest bunch at the moment, thanks to what seems to have been a delay in your OTA update to Android 4.4 "Kit Kat." In fact, the Moto X managed to beat you to the fun. Sorry about that. The good news is that the...

Kellen November 21, 2013 1278

Yesterday, we took a look at the official Nexus Wireless Charger that works with the Nexus 5, Nexus 7 (2013), and the Nexus 4. It's a solid little charger with a good amount of weight, polish, shiny parts, and sticky bottoms to make it potentially worth its $...

Kellen November 21, 2013 34

Verizon Moto X owners, your time as the exclusive Kit Kat group is now over with. Motorola has announced that the T-Mobile variant of their 2013 flagship is receiving Android 4.4 as well. No other notes were given, only that the update is rolling out. We've...

Tim November 21, 2013 24

Just in time for the holiday season, Amazon is selling both models of the new Nexus 7 for about $30 off. Usually priced at $229.99, the 16GB model can be purchased for a flat $199.99, and the 32GB model can be had for only $239.99. It's a pretty sweet deal on...

Pixel 10a Renders Show Flush Backside, Full Color Lineup

Tim February 12, 2026 24

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 is Already Here for Pixel Phones to Test (Updated)

Kellen February 11, 2026 24

After a brief tease yesterday afternoon, Google has gone and done it - Android 17 is already here for Pixel phones. Google...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Releasing “Soon”

Kellen February 10, 2026 24

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

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Galaxy Unpacked 2026 Scheduled for February 25

Tim February 10, 2026 24

Samsung has booked the date at which they will unveil the Galaxy S26 series. February 25 is the day, 10am PT (1pm ET) is the...

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AT&T’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 24

For those looking for the best AT&T unlimited plan, the choices are pretty simple to narrow down, thanks to AT&T only...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 24

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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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 24

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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YouTube Music Lyrics Feature Now Behind Premium Paywall

Tim February 9, 2026 24

Bad news, non-Premium subscribers who use YouTube Music -- the lyrics tab is officially behind a paywall. The feature, if you...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 123

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 123

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 123

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 123

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 123

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 123

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 123

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 123

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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Download: Android 4.4 (KRT16S) Official Update for Nexus 7 (2012) and Nexus 7 (2013)

Dead Zebra Begins Preview of Series 04 Android Collectibles, Here are the First Two

Verizon LG G2 Receives Working Kit Kat ROM Built From AOSP

Google Wallet Update Adds Support for Wallet Card, Lets You Add New Cards by Taking Their Picture

Download: Android 4.4 (KRT16S) Official Update for Nexus 4

Contest: Win a Nexus Wireless Charger From Droid Life!

Android 4.4 Kit Kat Now Rolling Out to Moto X on T-Mobile

Amazon Selling Nexus 7 (2013) 16GB for $199, 32GB for $239