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Video: DROID MAXX and ULTRA Hands-on and Overview

Tim July 23, 2013 111

After waiting a good amount of time in line to get ours hands on the new DROID ULTRA and DROID MAXX, here is our hands-on video and overview of the phones. The MAXX is the largest of the three newly announced DROID devices, coming in at 8.5mm thick. It has a 5...

Kellen July 23, 2013 89

During our time this morning with the new lineup of DROID phones - the DROID ULTRA, MAXX, and Mini - we had a chance to be taken through a demo of three of what will likely be their most talked about features. In the short clip below, Motorola reps walk...

Tim July 23, 2013 40

With new phones comes new advertising. With the DROID ULTRA, MAXX and Mini now announced, it is time for Verizon to begin their efforts on bringing awareness to the devices. Four different clips have been merged into a single video that has hit YouTube, giving...

Eric July 23, 2013 209

We now have the newest members of the Motorola DROID brand. Verizon announced the DROID Mini, DROID ULTRA and DROID MAXX today in one of the shortest press conferences we have ever seen. The 4.3" DROID Mini features the same dual-core Snapdragon S4 Pro...

Tim July 23, 2013 51

Here are the official DROID Mini specs, Verizon's newest addition to the DROID family lineup. Of the three that were announced today, this is the smallest, packing just a 4.3" LCD 720p display compared the ULTRA and MAXX's 5" OLED displays. Beyond just its...

Tim July 23, 2013 107

We've got first impressions and videos on the way for Verizon and Motorola's new DROID family, which includes the DROID ULTRA, MAXX, and Mini, but for now, enjoy this set of pictures. We'll continue to update it as we have more! Droid Mini DROID ULTRA DROID...

Eric July 23, 2013 49

One small announcement from today's DROID announcement that we wanted to make sure that you didn't miss was Google Music related. Google may have said they are not playing favorites since they bought Motorola, but the new DROID Mini, ULTRA and MAXX are the...

Tim July 23, 2013 54

A Motorola rep has confirmed to us that the bootloaders on the new DROID ULTRA, DROID MAXX and DROID Mini devices will in fact, be locked. No surprise here, folks.

January 2026 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen January 12, 2026 54

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 54

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 54

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 54

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 54

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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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 54

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 54

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 54

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 111

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 111

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 111

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 111

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 111

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 111

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 111

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 111

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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Video: DROID MAXX and ULTRA Hands-on and Overview

Video: Demo of Active Touch, “OK Google Now,” and Quick Camera on the DROID ULTRA

Video: Verizon’s Promo Clips for the New DROID Lineup Hit the Web

Tuesday Poll: Are You Buying One of the New DROIDs?

DROID Mini Specs for Verizon

DROID ULTRA, DROID MAXX and DROID Mini Hands-on [Gallery]

Verizon Offering Six Months of Free Google Play Music All Access For Buying One of the New DROIDs

DROID ULTRA, DROID MAXX and DROID Mini Have Locked Bootloaders