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Get Inspired to Create a Moto X Using “Moto Match” on Facebook

Tim September 5, 2013 65

If you are like me at all, you might be having trouble customizing your very own Moto X on MotoMaker. The issue is that once you select your colors, you have to be certain that you are happy with your color selections. If you are bad with commitment, then you...

Tim September 5, 2013 38

Xiaomi, the same company that recently acquired Hugo Barra from Google's Android team, announced its latest flagship smartphone today - the Mi3. It is clear that the device is not running stock Android as seen in the picture above, but is in fact Android 4.2+...

Tim September 5, 2013 54

Our favorite messaging application, Sliding Messaging, received a very important update this week, beginning its complete support and integration of Google Voice. In the update, texts can now be sent directly through the app from your Google Voice number. The...

Kellen September 5, 2013 61

If you thought last night's 6-minute introduction video for the Galaxy Note 3 was lengthy, wait until you see the 18-minute long clip that Samsung uploaded this afternoon. In this "first hands-on" footage, Samsung takes you on an exhaustive tour of both the...

Tim September 5, 2013 14

This afternoon, PayPal launched version 5.0 of its Android application, complete with an entirely new look. Not only is it a refreshed look, but the way the app operates and performs has been completely rewritten, providing Android users with a seriously-...

Tim September 5, 2013 70

Yesterday, amid Samsung's announcement of its very own Galaxy Gear smartwatch, Qualcomm unveiled Toq. The Toq is a Android-exclusive smartwatch that features a reflective Mirasol display, which will allow wearers to view it in any type of lighting. The watch...

Tim September 5, 2013 38

It was previously thought that the Moto X would launch on Sprint's network on August 29, the same day as AT&T. Once that didn't happen, there was no new confirmed date for Sprint customers that were hoping to pick up Motorola's newest flagship device. That...

Tim September 5, 2013 104

Yesterday, we asked if the Galaxy Note 3 was your next smartphone. With a large number of our readers saying "yes," there is only one question that remains - are you picking up the Galaxy Gear to go with it? The Galaxy Gear is Samsung's first major attempt at...

Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Specs

Kellen January 30, 2026 104

The Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks with a set of specs, including the camera, battery size, processor, and dimensions. Samsung still...

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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 29, 2026 104

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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Chrome Gets 5 Wild New Gemini AI Features

Kellen January 28, 2026 104

Google has essentially launched its new vision for Chrome today with an announcement for several new Gemini-powered features...

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Galaxy Z TriFold US Sales Open January 30, Priced at $2,899

Tim January 27, 2026 104

Samsung has confirmed Galaxy Z TriFold availability for the US. The trifold will go on sale starting January 30, priced at $2...

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T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen January 27, 2026 104

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Galaxy Z TriFold In US Samsung Stores Tomorrow, But You Can’t Buy It

Tim January 22, 2026 104

Galaxy Z TriFold launch is literally right around the corner, with units headed to select Samsung Experience Stores across...

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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 104

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

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Samsung Makes New Bixby Official in One UI 8.5 With Perplexity AI

Kellen January 20, 2026 104

The betas of One UI 8.5, as well as supposedly leaked screenshots, showed a potentially renewed investment in Bixby from...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 65

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 65

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 65

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 65

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 65

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 65

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 65

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 65

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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Get Inspired to Create a Moto X Using “Moto Match” on Facebook

Xiaomi Announces Mi3 Flagship Device, First Smartphone Powered by NVIDIA Tegra 4

Sliding Messaging Updated to Incorporate Google Voice Support

Samsung Posts Extensive 18-minute “First Hands-on” of the Galaxy Note 3 and Gear

PayPal Launches Version 5.0, Brings New UI and Local Check-ins

Qualcomm Toq Smartwatch Launches in October, Will Cost You $300

Sprint Finally Announces Moto X Launch Date, September 6 for $199

Thursday Poll: Are You Getting the Galaxy Gear Smartwatch?