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FCC Releases Speed Test App for Android, Wants to Generate a Map of Mobile Broadband Performance

Tim November 14, 2013 91

The FCC launched an official app to Android this week - a Speed Test app that will help the government agency produce an accurate map of mobile broadband performance. What users get out of using the app is a good sense of how well their phone provider's...

Tim November 14, 2013 20

This afternoon, BBM for Android is to receive an update, one that brings a few requested features, as well as bug fixes. Since its release, there appears to be plenty of people using this app, which actually shocked many of us. It's rated quite highly in...

Tim November 14, 2013 18

In the market for a new Android tablet? For a limited time, you can grab any tablet off of Newegg for 10% using a special coupon code. The code works on all of the tablets we tried, which was the new Nexus 7, a few Galaxy Tabs, and other various ASUS tablets. ...

Kellen November 14, 2013 115

After pushing out official Android 4.4 OTA updates to a handful of WiFi Nexus devices earlier in the week, Google has now made factory images and binaries available to even more. As of now, we've got Android 4.4 build KRT16O factory image and binary files for...

Tim November 14, 2013 6

A new game called Joe Dever's Lone Wolf hit Google Play this morning, one that looks extremely epic and awesome. The game is based around a single character, the last remaining warrior of the Kai Lords, who were massacred by evil orc forces. You must use your...

Tim November 14, 2013 94

Samsung took to the USPTO to apply for patents regarding wraparound display technology usage. Back in January of last year at CES, Samsung unveiled Youm, its wrapped-display tech features on a concept device. At that time, it was known that you could view...

Tim November 14, 2013 17

AT&T customers currently using a Galaxy S4 should be seeing an update to Android 4.3 this morning, as the OTA update started pushing out late last night. The update is to build JSS15J.1337UCUEMJ9, bringing with it plenty of new Android goodies, plus...

Tim November 14, 2013 5

This is an interesting app, one that any super hero and LEGO lover should enjoy. It's called LEGO TV, and it streams movies made with digital LEGOs straight from the company's YouTube channel to your device. You can watch the movies while online or offline, as...

Android 17 Beta 1 is Releasing “Soon”

Kellen February 10, 2026 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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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ChatGPT Gets Ads Starting Today

Tim February 9, 2026 5

If you caught the "Big Game" last night, you might've seen a few ads that teased the fact that OpenAI will begin testing ads...

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Buzzkill: Galaxy S26 Ultra Won’t Have Built-in Magnets

Tim February 5, 2026 5

Leading up to today, the general consensus was that the entire Galaxy S26 lineup would feature built-in magnets, bringing the...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 91

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 91

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 91

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 91

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 91

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 91

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 91

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 91

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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FCC Releases Speed Test App for Android, Wants to Generate a Map of Mobile Broadband Performance

BBM Receiving Update to Version 1.0.2 – Brings Contact Categories and Group Filtering

Grab a Tablet From Newegg for 10% Off With This Coupon Code

Android 4.4 KRT16O Factory Images and Binaries Released for Nexus 4, All Nexus 7s

Joe Dever’s Lone Wolf Hits Google Play, an Epic Turn-Based 3D Fighter

Samsung Shows Off Uses for Wraparound Displays, Might Hit Shelves Early 2014

AT&T Galaxy S4 Android 4.3 Update Rolling Out, Brings Galaxy Gear Compatibility

LEGO TV Hit Google Play This Week, Perfect for Movie and LEGO Lovers