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Nexus 4 to Receive Update to Build JWR66Y of Android 4.3

Kellen August 20, 2013 51

According to T-Mobile support, the Nexus 4 is scheduled to receive a new build of Android 4.3 any day now. The build number is JWR66Y, which differs slightly from the JWR66V that rolled out a few weeks ago. The only improvement they list is for "security," so...

Eric August 20, 2013 23

Google may have just launched the Android Device Manager last week to help you find your lost Android if it ever comes to that, but the CyanogenMod team felt they could do better. The CM team has put together CyanogenMod Account, an end-to-end encrypted app...

Kellen August 20, 2013 17

If you have been in the Android game for any sort of extended period, you'll probably remember a t-shirt called "Exploded Andy" that we even ran a special edition DL version of. The t-shirt presented a breakdown of the Bugdroid robot with all of its insides...

Tim August 20, 2013 30

Transit Wireless in New York City currently operates around 36 wireless networks in underground subway stations across Manhattan and Chelsea. As of now, agreements with AT&T and T-Mobile allow for customers to never lose their precious Internet while...

Kellen August 20, 2013 48

It has been a month since Google first announced its Chromecast HDMI dongle, and the company still can't catch up on back-ordered stock. For weeks, the status of stock levels in Google Play has read "ships in 2-3 weeks," however, this morning that all changed...

Kellen August 20, 2013 97

It has been only a few months since Google bought community-influenced map service Waze, but they are starting to incorporate its features into their own Google Maps service. In a new update, Google Maps will begin to feature reports of accidents, construction...

Tim August 19, 2013 78

According to JR Raphael, a writer for Computer World, a Motorola spokesperson divulged the company's plans to stop offering custom engravings for future Moto X customers. From what the spokesperson said, the quality of the engravings just wasn't up to...

Tim August 19, 2013 79

As you might have seen, the new YouTube application for Android began rolling out today. It's a big update, full of features that we think are completely video worthy, so we went ahead a made a highlights video. The biggest change you might see is an updated...

How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 79

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 79

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 79

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 79

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 79

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 79

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 79

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 79

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 51

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 51

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 51

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 51

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 51

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 51

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 51

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 51

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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Nexus 4 to Receive Update to Build JWR66Y of Android 4.3

CyanogenMod Introduces CM Account, Privacy and Security for Your Phone

“Andy Inside” is the Sequel to the Popular “Exploded Andy” T-Shirt, Available Now

Verizon Signs Deal With NYC’s Transit Wireless, Brings Service to the Underground

Chromecast Orders Through Google Play Now Shipping by September 3

Google Adds Real Time Incident Reports From Waze Users to Google Maps

Motorola Pulls the Plug on Custom Engravings for Moto X, For Now

Video: A Look at the New YouTube App for Android, Version 5.0