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True Skate for Android, Where Your Fingers Are Your Feet

Tim August 20, 2013 40

Last week when we wrote up the Portal application, the developer showed off how you can view floating notifications while on top of games and apps. Well, the game he demonstrated the functionality with caught everyone's eye, so I went to Google Play to check...

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...

Pixel 10a Official at $499 and the Upgrades are Tough to Find

Kellen February 18, 2026 78

Google fully unveiled the Pixel 10a today and there aren't many surprises following weeks of information trickling into our...

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Google Brings AirDrop Support to Pixel 9

Kellen February 17, 2026 78

Google has moved forward with its promise to bring AirDrop support to more phones. Today, the Search giant announced that the...

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Google’s Pixel is Getting a Now Playing App

Kellen February 16, 2026 78

Wouldn't it be cool if the Now Playing service on your Pixel phone had its own app that could get new features more regularly...

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

Kellen February 16, 2026 78

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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Everything New in Android 17 Beta

Kellen February 15, 2026 78

Android 17 Beta is officially live and we've got it up and running on a Pixel 10 Pro. You could have it on your device as...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Actually Here for Your Pixel

Kellen February 13, 2026 78

UPDATE FEBRUARY 13 - Google tried to ship out the first Android 17 Beta 1 update a couple of days ago, but something forced...

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Pixel 10a Renders Show Flush Backside, Full Color Lineup

Tim February 12, 2026 78

We have already seen a few Pixel 10a renders, but as we have gotten closer to a launch day, the quality of said renders has...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Releasing “Soon”

Kellen February 10, 2026 78

Google surprised the Android world this afternoon by announcing that Android 17 Beta 1 is arriving "soon." Yeah, Android 17,...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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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True Skate for Android, Where Your Fingers Are Your Feet

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