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DROID MAXX and ULTRA Receiving Update to 12.7.7 on First Boot, Here is the Changelog

Kellen August 22, 2013 36

If you picked up a DROID ULTRA or MAXX this week, you probably were prompted with a system update shortly after the first boot. The update brings you up to build 12.7.7. It's incredibly minor according to the official changelog, only enhancing ISIS Mobile...

Kellen August 22, 2013 432

Even as mobile technology advances year after year, there is one area that continues to be nothing other than a pain point - battery life. We've got quad-core processors, X8 Mobile Computing Systems, and 4-PLUS-1 architectures that are all designed to extend...

Eric August 22, 2013 74

When we posted about Motorola's Touchless Control app hitting Google Play yesterday, there were many readers that were a little disappointed that it only worked with the new Moto devices. However, Android developers always love to step up and make our days so...

Kellen August 22, 2013 59

Over the years, Motorola has proven to be one of the best when it comes to having accessories available for its flagship phones at launch. While other smartphone makers (read: Samsung and Google) show off fancy accessory lineups during unveilings of products,...

Kellen August 22, 2013 39

The Chrome team announced this morning that betas of Chrome for both desktop and Android will receive updates that introduce easier (or advanced) image searching. On desktop, once you have the new beta installed, you can right click on any image from a website...

Kellen August 22, 2013 48

Google's $35 Chromecast appears to be back in stock at BestBuy.com for the time being. Over the last 24 hours, we watched as it went in and out of stock, but for now, you can jump through the electronics retailer's site and have one shipped within 1 business...

Kellen August 22, 2013 30

Get your phones ready - it's time for some 1988 arcade-style NES action. Contra: Evolution has arrived on Android this morning for $0.99. The game was originally ported to iOS back in June, but it's developers have made this Android release sound like they...

Kellen August 22, 2013 120

According to at least two three members over at XDA, the bootloader on Verizon's version of the HTC One is currently unlockable through HTCdev. I say "currently" because we have seen this happen with Verizon HTC phones in the past on launch day, but before...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 120

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 120

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 120

You may have forgotten the timeline, but Google was pushing to force all off of Google Assistant and onto Gemini by the end...

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What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 120

Google may have released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 at the worst possible time of the day, but we're still going to dive into it...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 120

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 released. Google shipped Android 16 QPR2 to stable channels this month as the December Pixel update,...

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Verizon Pixel 8, Pixel 9, and Pixel 10 Devices Get New December Update (Updated)

Kellen December 17, 2025 120

All of Google's still-supported Pixel devices received a huge QPR2 update in early December with new features and tons of bug...

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Google Makes Controversial Pixel Search Bar Change

Kellen December 17, 2025 120

Within the past several days, a group of Pixel owners noticed a change to the way the Search bar at the bottom of their Pixel...

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Samsung December Updates Continue Roll Out to All These Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 120

Samsung started sending December updates to a batch of devices earlier in the week, but they weren't quite done with 2025....

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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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DROID MAXX and ULTRA Receiving Update to 12.7.7 on First Boot, Here is the Changelog

Galaxy S4 Mophie Juice Pack [Contest: Come Win One!]

Open Mic+ Looks to Bring Motorola’s Touchless Controls to All Google Now Devices

Quick Look: InCase Snap Case in Clear for the Moto X

Chrome Beta Update Will Introduce New Gestures for Navigating, Advanced Image Searches

Chromecast Finally Back in Stock at BestBuy.com, Likely Not for Long

Contra: Evolution Arrives on Android for $0.99

Verizon HTC One Bootloader Currently Unlockable Through HTCdev