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Kit Kat Android Statue Arrives on Google Campus, So Long Key Lime Pie

Kellen September 3, 2013 240

Android boss Sundar Pichai just revealed the new name of the next major version of Android - Kit Kat. Through a picture of a new statue on the Google campus lawn along with a note posted to Google+, Pichai said that he "can’t wait to release the next version...

Kellen September 3, 2013 131

Because we like to keep tabs on the other side of the mobile industry that competes directly with Android, we thought you'd all like to know that Apple has set the date for the unveiling of the next iPhone, likely dubbed the iPhone 5S. September 10 is the day....

Tim September 3, 2013 31

This week, IFA kicks off in Europe, with companies such as Sony and Samsung showing off what they have in store for the holiday shoppers. The accessories that has us buzzing from Sony are the DSC-QX10 and DSC-QX100 camera lenses. They are Bluetooth/WiFi-...

Kellen September 3, 2013 61

Over the weekend, LG announced that its newest flagship, the G2, is ready for a global launch starting in September with initial launch markets that include both the U.S. and Germany. No specific carrier dates were announced for September, but with a...

Kellen September 3, 2013 32

Well, there it is - BBM for Android. Thanks to a beta build shown off on video over the weekend, we now know what to expect from Blackberry's formerly popular instant messaging client outside of a release date. It's a Blackberry 10-esque version of Blackberry...

Kellen September 3, 2013 19

After a couple of weeks of quick glimpses, followed by rumors of carrier exclusivity, the HTC One in "Vivid Blue" is now official. As you can see from the pictures, it's certainly pretty, assuming the device can hold onto that color and not chip or scuff...

Kellen September 2, 2013 101

Well, the $100 price drop less than a week ago certainly worked, as the 8GB Nexus 4 is now sold out through Google Play. If Google was trying to push out remaining inventory before they announce a new Nexus phone, they only have the 16GB version left to worry...

Kellen September 2, 2013 53

In case you had been following along in the seemingly monthly-ongoing talks between Verizon and Vodafone over Vodafone's 45% stake in Verizon Wireless, we thought you'd be interested to learn that they have reached an agreement, unanimously voted on by both...

What’s Your Carrier’s Device Unlock Policy: T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T

Kellen January 21, 2026 53

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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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 53

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 53

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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How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 240

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 240

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 240

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 240

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 240

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 240

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 240

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 240

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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Kit Kat Android Statue Arrives on Google Campus, So Long Key Lime Pie

New iPhone Arrives September 10

Additional Sony DSC-QX10 and QX100 Press Images Leak Ahead of Unveiling

LG G2 Global Rollout Starts in September, U.S. and Germany are Among First Markets

Video: BBM for Android Receives Hands-on Tour

HTC Announces “Vivid Blue” HTC One and Mini, BoomBass Bluetooth Subwoofer

8GB Nexus 4 Now Out of Stock on Google Play

Verizon Agress to Buy Vodafone’s 45% Stake in Verizon Wireless for $130 Billion