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Google Changes “Package File Invalid” Issue Status to “Resolved” – All Good on Your End?

Kellen August 14, 2013 42

This morning, Google changed the status of the "Package File Invalid" issue that was plaguing app updates to "resolved." We first reported on this issue last week, around the time that the new Play store 4.3.10 started to rollout, before Google acknowledged...

Tim August 14, 2013 79

Team Douche began pumping out nightly builds for CyanogenMod 10.2 last night, bringing the Android 4.3-based goodness to quite a few supported devices. Initially supported devices include the Nexus devices, the Galaxy Nexus on VZW, the Bionic, the One on all...

Kellen August 14, 2013 51

Back in February, as we approached the NCAA men's basketball tournament, Google Now finally started to allow users to add their favorite teams. At the time, we had a number of readers ask, "What about college football?" Since the college football season had...

Kellen August 14, 2013 42

For the industry as a whole, it's unfortunate that Samsung has become the lone Android OEM to continue to include microSD card slots in its phones, especially when you see deals like today's through Amazon Gold Box. But since so many of you actually own...

Tim August 14, 2013 91

Registration to be notified when LG's newest flagship device, the G2, goes live on Verizon is now up. The G2 boasts some insane specs, all of which are top tier and should make anyone feel secure in knowing that their device will be a powerhouse until their...

Tim August 14, 2013 34

AT&T announced the availability of 4G LTE in six new markets this morning, spanning from parts of Minnesota on south to Ohio. It is nowhere near the biggest push we have seen, but AT&T is currently filling in some weak points in their coverage, with...

Kellen August 14, 2013 83

I guess that's one way to get everyone to know your name. And HTC stands for....go! (In the comments)

Kellen August 14, 2013 22

A new Google+ update to version 4.1 was announced this morning by G+ developer Virgil Dobjanschi. The update is a good one, as it includes new way to switch between accounts that isn't such a pain in the a**. No more of that signing in and out of account,...

How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 Changes “Package File Invalid” Issue Status to “Resolved” – All Good on Your End?

CyanogenMod 10.2 Nightlies Start Rolling Out, Based on Android 4.3

NCAA Football Teams Can Now be Manually Added to Google Now

Amazon Gold Box has 32GB and 64GB SanDisk microSD Cards for 60% Off Today, Flash Drives Too

Verizon’s LG G2 Sign Up Page is Live

AT&T Launches Six New 4G LTE Markets

Your Full-length HTC “Hipster Troll Carwash” Commercial With RDJ has Arrived.

Google+ 4.1 Update Incoming – Easier Account Switching, Google Drive Support, and More