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Verizon Can’t Activate Nexus 7 LTE on Its Network, But Will Once They Certify It

Kellen September 17, 2013 116

If you have entered the interwebs today and are a Verizon customer who loves Android, then you likely caught wind of a story which criticizes them over their inability to (or decision not to) activate the Nexus 7 on their network. Before we go down this road,...

Tim September 17, 2013 45

Bloomberg reports that AT&T is currently in discussions with a few of America's largest cell tower operators, apparently looking to sell off up to $5 billion worth of towers. Once purchased by the various parties, AT&T will then look to lease the...

Dumb Ways to Die Finally Released on Android, Totally a Must-Have Game

Tim September 17, 2013 28

Dumb Ways to Die - a game that a few iOS users have been hanging over my head for a long time now, has finally come to Android through Google Play. For anyone else who has been looking for this title, you might have seen a barrage of fakes in the Play store...

Kellen September 17, 2013 658

What's the number one worry around these parts when it comes to upgrading to a new phone? Keeping unlimited data on Verizon, of course. Over the last couple of years, we have seen wireless carriers realize how important data is to their bottom lines and future...

Kellen September 17, 2013 16

Google added two new Nexus 7 LTE purchasing options to the Play store this morning, one of which includes an AT&T SIM and a deal that will land you a $100 bill credit for signing a 2-year service agreement. It certainly isn't the 2GB of free data for a...

Tim September 17, 2013 46

Samsung looks to have a few whacky accessories lined up for the Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear devices, but this new one might be a hit with female audiences. Mini Purse, anyone? With this accessory, simply stick your Note 3 device inside, then you can keep...

Tim September 17, 2013 57

The PadFone from ASUS is a device you won't see too often in America. Why it hasn't cracked into the US market too heavily must partially be due to ASUS and the carriers. The PadFone is a phone that fits comfortably into a tablet dock, which eliminates the...

Kellen September 17, 2013 197

I think it's pretty safe to assume at this point that LG is making the next Nexus phone for Google. There have been enough leaks out of bars, the FCC, and even Google's own campus to leave us with little doubt. The only things we don't know for sure, are what...

How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 197

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 197

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 197

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 197

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 197

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 197

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 197

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 197

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 116

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 116

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 116

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 116

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 116

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 116

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 116

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 116

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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Verizon Can’t Activate Nexus 7 LTE on Its Network, But Will Once They Certify It

AT&T Looks to Sell Off 10,000 Cell Towers, Valued Around $5 Billion

Dumb Ways to Die Finally Released on Android, Totally a Must-Have Game

Nexus 7 LTE Now Available With AT&T SIM, $100 Credit for Signing Contract

For The Ladies: Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Mini Purse Accessory

New ASUS PadFone Launches, Features Snapdragon 800 Processor and Same Interesting Design

“Google Nexus 5” Appears at GFXBench With “Hammerhead” Codename, 1080p Display, and Snapdragon 800