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Moto X Wood Backs Still on the Way, Leaked Screenshot Gives us a Quick Peak

Tim November 4, 2013 38

Thanks to @evleaks, we can rest assured that Motorola still has plans on releasing wood backs for the Moto X. We still don't know exactly when, but thanks to a leaked screenshot, we can at least start debating on which option we would choose if we were to buy...

Kellen November 4, 2013 120

That is all. Did your Nexus 5 arrive yet? Via: Gadget Love

Kellen November 4, 2013 90

Does anyone remember how long it took for the Android team to include native screenshot taking without root in Android? I believe it wasn't until Android 4.0 that one could take a screenshot without needing root and a 3rd party application or the Android SDK....

Tim November 4, 2013 105

Last week when Android 4.4 was released to AOSP, developers started their task of bringing the latest version of Android to basically every device they could. It's a reason we still love this hard-working community. With that being said, Verizon customers that...

Eric November 4, 2013 70

Ah, good old Steve Wozniak. One of the original co-founders of Apple, he loves to run around and be quoted not just on Apple matters, but Android as well. We know that he hated his HTC Thunderbolt and has surprisingly anti-patent war views on the fight going...

Kellen November 4, 2013 49

After receiving the latest camera-improving OTA update for the Moto X, almost everyone lost root access and has not been able to get it back no matter which carrier version you own. If you had been waiting patiently for a new root method, the good news is that...

Eric November 4, 2013 28

We cannot forget that in the middle of the Nexus 5 madness last week, we came across multiple leaks for Motorola's new device, the Moto G. Motorola had its trademark leaked, spec list exposed and we think we even know the price of the phone as well. Early this...

Kellen November 4, 2013 44

Over the weekend, the Android team posted the latest round of data collection for their Android distribution chart. Last month we saw Jelly Bean finally creeping towards having a 50% share, a mark that seems to have taken forever to reach. This month, they did...

How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 44

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 44

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 44

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 44

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 44

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 44

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 44

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 44

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 38

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 38

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 38

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 38

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 38

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 38

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 38

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 38

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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Moto X Wood Backs Still on the Way, Leaked Screenshot Gives us a Quick Peak

This Evolution of the Nexus Phone GIF is Awesome

Android 4.4 Tip: Screen Recording Takes Screenshots to a New Level

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If Steve Wozniak Was In Charge of Apple, They Would Be Partners With Google

Moto X Rooted After Camera Update, Get Your adb Ready

Motorola Tells Us to Save the Date, New Website Points to November 13 Moto G Announcement

Android Distribution Numbers for November: Jelly Bean Creeps Over 50% Mark