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CyanogenMod Installer Hits Google Play, Flashing the Custom ROM Now Easier Than Ever

Tim November 12, 2013 139

At the time CyanogenMod announced that it had officially become Cyanogen Inc., and received $7 million in funding, the team made public the idea to bring a CyanogenMod Installer right to Google Play. This installer app would pair with computer software,...

Tim November 12, 2013 110

Motorola plans on introducing the world to the Moto G tomorrow morning, but unfortunately for them, a few retailers jumped the gun today. Appearing on multiple UK e-retailer sites, including Amazon, press renders of the G and even the full spec sheet is now...

Tim November 12, 2013 49

Back in April of this year, Google made it official that it was bringing Google Fiber to Provo, UT. Here we are in November, and the first installation specialists are arriving at doorsteps. It was made public that the rollout of the 1Gbps service would be...

Eric November 12, 2013 145

It is no secret by this point that Samsung is the top dog in the Android world, but just how far ahead might be hard to imagine sometimes. There is an easily-calculated reason that Samsung has millions and millions of dollars to throw into marketing and...

Kellen November 12, 2013 27

We know that $1500 is a lot to spend on a consumer electronic that is still in its infancy, but if money ain't a thang, and you live life on the bleeding edge of tech, (and have failed to get in on a variety of Explorer invite opportunities) your chance to...

Tim November 12, 2013 33

NVIDIA announced the Tegra Note, produced by EVGA, back in September. The device features a Tegra 4 processor, as well as a 7" 1280 x 800 display; lower than what the new Nexus 7 sports for resolution at 1920 x 1200, but the Nexus 7 is also priced a bit higher...

Tim November 12, 2013 12

For the ladies among us, then you will be happy to learn that Poshmark has made its way to Google Play. The application is based on the idea that buying clothes doesn't need to be all about going to stores and boutiques. You can purchase new clothes from the...

Eric November 12, 2013 8

With the holiday season coming up faster than most of us want to believe, sharing moments with family and friends will soon become all we know. What do you do when your photos from family get-togethers are scattered across Google+, Facebook and other social...

How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 8

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 8

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 8

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 8

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 8

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 8

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 8

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 8

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 139

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 139

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 139

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 139

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 139

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 139

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 139

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 139

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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CyanogenMod Installer Hits Google Play, Flashing the Custom ROM Now Easier Than Ever

Thanks to Retail Goof, Moto G Press Renders Leak and Full Specs Now Known

First Google Fiber Installations Taking Place in Provo, Utah

Samsung Holds a Whopping 63% Share of Android Devices Worldwide

Google Glass has a Sign-up Page for All Interested, Your Chance to Wait in Line for an Invite

NVIDIA Tegra Note Launches November 19, Priced to Sell at $199

Poshmark Hits Google Play, Lets Users Buy and Sell Clothes Right From Home

Dayframe Launches for Android, Showcases Your Photos From All of Your Networks