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CyanogenMod Founder Contemplating Abolishing Root Requirements For Custom ROMs (Update)

Tim July 29, 2013 120

The founder of CyangoenMod, Steve Kondik, took to Google+ to bounce off an idea to his followers concerning Android 4.3 and root access. With the intro of Android 4.3, Google added in some "much-needed" security features which restrict setuid binaries on the...

Kellen July 29, 2013 168

It's Moto X week. If you didn't already realize it, Motorola's official Twitter account is reminding you with the image above. On Thursday, August 1, Motorola will officially unveil the Moto X and attempt to sell based on the fact that it was assembled in the...

Tim July 29, 2013 19

Back when I was younger, Worms was a great way to get my fix of cartoon violence. You placed your character in a strategical position on a map and would then fire missiles/guns/nukes at opposing worms. Whoever dies first loses. Recently launched onto Google...

Kellen July 29, 2013 36

From the creator of the increasing popular icon pack known as Flatro, we present to you Tendere. As you know, we're always on the hunt for the next hot set of icons, and Tendere with its rectangles, minimal color palette, and retro angles, might be it. The...

Kellen July 29, 2013 179

A couple of weeks ago, moments after Motorola took out a full page ad in a variety of newspapers to do a somewhat formal announcement of the Moto X and the idea of it being the first customizable phone, pictures of its potential custom color choices surfaced....

Kellen July 27, 2013 86

As many of you know, the newest update for Verizon's Galaxy S4 (build VRUAME7) patched up the previously released root and bootloader bypass exploits. Since that update dropped on July 9, owners of the phone have taken to forums to pledge their hard-earned...

Tim July 26, 2013 8

This week was easily the busiest week we have had here at DL this year. Well, maybe not as crazy as a week at CES or Google I/O, but it was definitely intense. Verizon and Motorola launched three new DROID devices - the ULTRA, MAXX and Mini, and on top of that...

Eric July 26, 2013 31

The iFixit team didn't wait too long to get their hands on Google's new little TV streaming dongle. There is not much to the Chromecast to begin with, so the iFixit team realized they wouldn't have to pull out the big guns to tear it down. Nevertheless, they...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 31

You may have forgotten the timeline, but Google was pushing to force all off of Google Assistant and onto Gemini by the end...

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What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 31

Google may have released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 at the worst possible time of the day, but we're still going to dive into it...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 31

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 released. Google shipped Android 16 QPR2 to stable channels this month as the December Pixel update,...

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Verizon Pixel 8, Pixel 9, and Pixel 10 Devices Get New December Update (Updated)

Kellen December 17, 2025 31

All of Google's still-supported Pixel devices received a huge QPR2 update in early December with new features and tons of bug...

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Google Makes Controversial Pixel Search Bar Change

Kellen December 17, 2025 31

Within the past several days, a group of Pixel owners noticed a change to the way the Search bar at the bottom of their Pixel...

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Samsung December Updates Continue Roll Out to All These Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 31

Samsung started sending December updates to a batch of devices earlier in the week, but they weren't quite done with 2025....

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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 31

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 31

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 120

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 120

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 120

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 120

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 120

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 120

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 120

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 120

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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CyanogenMod Founder Contemplating Abolishing Root Requirements For Custom ROMs (Update)

Motorola Reminds Us That the Moto X Arrives Thursday

Blastron Blasts Onto Android – It’s Like Worms but With Robots Instead

Tendere Icon Pack Goes Minimal Rectangles, Wallpapers Easily Worth the Price

Guy Kawasaki Posts Pictures From Motorola Campus Party, Neon Green Moto X Makes Appearance

Verizon Galaxy S4 has Been Rooted Again Running Build VRUAME7

This Week in the Life of DROID: 7/26/2013

Chromecast Gets the iFixit Teardown, Google’s Dongle Doesn’t Hide Much