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

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...

Kellen August 7, 2013 26

The expansion of AT&T's 4G LTE network continues today, as the company has announced that another 13 markets will go live across a variety of states. We're talking new markets from California to Mississippi to Idaho and Kansas. According to AT&T's...

Tim August 7, 2013 128

LG is set to unveil their new flagship G2 smartphone this morning at 11am Eastern, 8am Pacific. We are here in beautiful New York City to bring you all of the coverage of the device as soon as it drops, which will hopefully include some hands-on videos, full...

Kellen August 6, 2013 270

Thanks once again to @evleaks, we have another official press image of a device moments before it has been officially unveiled. This time it's the LG G2 which will be introduced by LG at a press event in NYC tomorrow morning. Tim is already in NYC preparing...

What’s Your Carrier’s Device Unlock Policy: T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T

Kellen January 21, 2026 270

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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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 270

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

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Samsung Makes New Bixby Official in One UI 8.5 With Perplexity AI

Kellen January 20, 2026 270

The betas of One UI 8.5, as well as supposedly leaked screenshots, showed a potentially renewed investment in Bixby from...

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How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 270

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 270

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 270

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 270

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 270

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 144

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 144

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 144

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 144

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 144

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 144

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 144

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 144

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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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

AT&T Continues to Increase 4G LTE Blanket, Adds 13 New Markets

Live: LG G2 Unveiling in New York City

LG G2 Official Image Surfaces on the Eve of Its Unveiling (Updated)