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Even Though Benchmarks Are Silly, the LG G2’s Still Crush

Tim August 7, 2013 101

While we don't tend to care about benchmarks as much as we used to, we figured we would at least do a couple to give you a rough idea of what to expect performance wise from the LG G2. As you can see from the two I took above, the results are pretty much off...

Tim August 7, 2013 90

In our hands-on video with the new G2, you might have seen LG's take on a notification pulldown. Needless to say, it's a bit cluttered. Luckily for potential buyers, you can highly customize the system toggles and shortcuts that are featured, so at least we...

Tim August 7, 2013 133

LG announced the G2 smartphone today, and since we are in New York for the party, we got some hands-on time with the device right after they unveiled it. The device features a gorgeous 5.2" 1080p display, Qualcomm's Snapdragon 800 processor, 2GB of RAM, a 13MP...

Kellen August 7, 2013 144

With the LG G2 now official, and a spec list in our inbox, it's time to do our standard comparison to its competitors. Since the G2 is the first on the planet to use Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 800, a brand new IPS display tech, and Optical Image Stabilization...

Kellen August 7, 2013 30

Been wondering when the factory images would arrive for the new Nexus 7 aka "flo"? According to Jean-Baptiste Queru, the master of all things AOSP and factory image, we have no ETA. In fact, he went as far as saying "I don't know if they'll ever be available...

Kellen August 7, 2013 74

During today's press event for the LG G2, LG confirmed that the phone will launch on the "four major carriers in the U.S." They didn't specifically say AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint, but we'd assume that's what the company meant. Those are the big...

Kellen August 7, 2013 169

Well, the LG G2 event just kicked off in NYC, but LG went ahead and sent out the official press release for the phone. This is LG's new flagshp for 2013, and boy does it sound like a beast. We just went from the Moto X unveiling where the focus was off of...

Kellen August 7, 2013 121

Do you have a device with an AMOLED screen that is running Android 4.3? Like say, the Galaxy Nexus or maybe a Galaxy S4 running a custom ROM (or the Google Play Edition running official 4.3)? As of this very moment, you can enjoy my favorite feature of the...

How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 121

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 121

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 121

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 121

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 121

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 121

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 121

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 121

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 101

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 101

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 101

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 101

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 101

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 101

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 101

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 101

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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Even Though Benchmarks Are Silly, the LG G2’s Still Crush

LG G2 Allows for Customizing the Notification Toggles and Navigation Button Layout

LG G2 Hands-on, Tour and Gallery

Spec Comparison: LG G2 vs. Moto X vs. Galaxy S4 vs. HTC One

No ETA on Factory Image for New Nexus 7, According to JBQ (Updated)

LG G2 Coming to the “Four Major Carriers in the US”

LG Announces the G2 With 2.3GHz Snapdragon 800, 5.2-inch FHD Display, 3,000mAh Battery, and More

Turn Your Galaxy Nexus, Galaxy S4 or Other AMOLED Device Into a Moto X With New ActiveNotifications App