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First AOSP Android 4.4 ROMS Popping Up, Nexus 4 Included

Kellen November 1, 2013 91

With Android 4.4 hitting AOSP yesterday, it was only a matter of time before the first set of stock ROMs started showing up for our favorite devices. An AOSP Nexus 4 ROM was the first to pop into our inboxes late last night, though we are sure there could be...

Kellen October 31, 2013 768

Well, we've had a chance to pick through most of the apps in the Nexus 5 factory image system dump, so here they are for you to install if you'd like. Most are minor updates, but there are a couple worth looking at, like the new Google Search (it's awesome),...

Kellen October 31, 2013 59

Now that the Nexus 5 factory image is in the wild, it is being torn apart by the lovely dev community. We already gave you the new Hangouts, so we're following it up with the new Nexus 5 wallpapers. We've got the full-sized versions bundled into a .zip file...

Kellen October 31, 2013 278

Who wants the new Google Hangouts with SMS? Here you go. Download, sideload, enjoy. Oh, and this is from the Nexus 5 factory image in case you were wondering. Download Link [mirror] Via: +Ron Amadeo

Kellen October 31, 2013 68

The factory image and binaries for the Nexus 5 are now available as Google promised. You'll see that the Android 4.4 build is KRT16M and the codename for the Nexus 5 is "hammerhead," just like we told you months ago. Assuming you own a Nexus 5 (which you don't...

Kellen October 31, 2013 134

Whenever a new flagship phone from almost anyone is announced, we try to toss together a quick spec comparison sheet of it versus the competition, so that you can see what we're working with. Since the Nexus 5 is most definitely in "flagship" territory - it's...

Kellen October 31, 2013 256

Whoa, Nexus 5 orders are already shipping just hours after some of you placed your orders. Ours have yet to ship, but at least three readers have pinged us with shipment notifications. Assuming you all placed your order with 2-3 shipping, you could have your...

Kellen October 31, 2013 78

After Google announced this week that Hangouts for Android would finally have SMS support, the immediate two reactions were, "What about MMS?" and "What about Google Voice?" We know now that MMS support is coming as well, but the move to integrate Google Voice...

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

Kellen December 18, 2025 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 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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First AOSP Android 4.4 ROMS Popping Up, Nexus 4 Included

Download: New Google Apps From the Nexus 5 Dump (Search, Launcher, And More)

Download: Nexus 5 Wallpapers

Download: Hangouts 2.0.012 With SMS Integration

Nexus 5 “Hammerhead” Android 4.4 Factory Image Now Available as Build KRT16M

Spec Comparison: Nexus 5 vs. iPhone 5s vs. Galaxy Note 3 vs. Moto X and More

Nexus 5 Orders Already Shipping!

An Update on Hangouts and Google Voice Integration, It’s Going to Take Some Time