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Google Maps Updated With Faster Navigation, Improved Hotel Search, Tips and Tricks Menu

Kellen September 13, 2013 122

A new Google Maps update popped up earlier this week through Google Play, but since staged rollouts start in small waves before arriving on everyone's handsets, we're now just seeing the rollout increase. If you haven't yet updated, there is a pretty good...

Tim September 13, 2013 12

It's Friday the 13th. Spooky. This week can be summed up with one word - revolutionary. Apple announced and unveiled two new iPhones this week, the iPhone 5S and the iPhone 5c. We had some fun and liveblogged the event, with lots of you joining in on the...

Tim September 13, 2013 3

It's Friday, which means you might need some new apps to keep you busy over the weekend. This week, there are a few games which we have seen before, such as Bag It! and EPOCH, as well as some utility apps like Root Call Blocker and Light Meter Tools. If SEGA's...

Tim September 13, 2013 33

Google Glass is still unavailable to the general public, but for the developers and few enthusiasts that do have their hands on a pair of Google's eyewear computer, big things are happening. Applications are constantly being created and tested, and the...

Kellen September 13, 2013 81

I don't know why or if it's on purpose, but LetsTalk is currently selling the brand new LG G2 from Verizon for $29.99 if you sign-up as a new customer, or $79.99 with an upgrade. That's...umm...a crazy good deal. Verizon is offering the phone at $199, Amazon...

Tim September 13, 2013 69

Well, the wait for root on the new LG G2 was not long at all. According to users on XDA, an easy rooting method for the new device on either AT&T or Verizon has been released. As a tip, you will need some simple ADB knowledge to get yourself started. If...

Tim September 13, 2013 14

Still playing Ingress? If so, you can grab the newest update recently posted to Google Play, complete with new achievement badges. Finally, all of that hard work will count for something. With this new "Agent Achievement" system in the game, you can better...

Tim September 13, 2013 85

T-Mobile updated its complete 4G LTE coverage list, flaunting that the new LTE network now covers up to 180 million POPs, a number that saw a massive spike in growth last month when their CEO flipped the switch live on stage. While T-Mobile grows at a steady...

January 2026 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen January 12, 2026 85

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 85

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 85

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 85

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 85

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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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 85

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 85

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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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 85

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 122

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 122

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 122

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 122

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 122

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 122

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 122

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 122

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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Google Maps Updated With Faster Navigation, Improved Hotel Search, Tips and Tricks Menu

This Week in the Life of DROID – 9/13/2013

Friday App Sales: EPOCH, Bag It!, Football Manager Handheld and More

Google Glass With “Blue” Could be a Baseball Fan’s Best Friend at the Park

LetsTalk is Selling the Verizon LG G2 at $29.99 for New Contracts, $79.99 for Upgrades (Updated)

Verizon and AT&T LG G2 Receive Quick Root Treatment

Google Updates Ingress With 10 Fancy Achievement Badges

T-Mobile Expands 4G LTE Market to 180 Million POPs, AT&T Hits 400 LTE Markets