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Carbon for Twitter Updated, Brings In-App Browser and Huge Performance Improvements

Tim July 15, 2013 20

With users flocking away from Falcon Pro and their drama with Twitter, Carbon is looking like a pretty good alternative for 3rd party tweeting. Today, the app received an update to version 1.2.0, bringing a long list of new features, as well as major...

Tim July 15, 2013 126

With Samsung all set to reveal the Galaxy Note 3 at this year's IFA in Berlin, HTC is reportedly to launch its direct competitor, the One Max around the same time. A source of German-based site, Mobile Geeks has confirmed that HTC will make the One Max...

Eric July 15, 2013 38

Not too long ago, the Droid X's screen size of 4.3" was way too big for most people to handle. Fast forward to today and we are getting another look at one of Samsung's upcoming Mega devices. Announced by Samsung a few months ago, the Mega line features two...

Tim July 15, 2013 15

With a launch of the One Mini from HTC rumored to be penciled in for sometime this summer, we have yet to hear anything official from the company. Thanks to the Internet leakers, we pretty much know every detail of the device, except for which carriers it will...

Kellen July 15, 2013 333

So, if you happened to unplug from all things Moto X this weekend, then you actually missed quite a bit. First, we had the device and all sorts of details about it leak in a promotional video for Rogers Wireless in Canada. We know about the phone's always-on...

Kellen July 15, 2013 13

Rovio teased it at the end of last week, but it's now official - Angry Birds Star Wars 2 will launch September 19. It'll include new characters, the opportunity to choose the "Pork Side," and a way to teleport figurine characters into the game to customize...

Kellen July 14, 2013 30

Amazon is currently hosting a 1-day deal on seven of the most popular and expensive productivity apps with a combined value of around $50. If you decide to grab any or all of them, you won't pay a dime. We' talking about apps like Splashtop Remote HD ($8.99),...

Kellen July 14, 2013 282

This morning, a promo video from Rogers Wireless (a Canadian wireless company) leaked for the upcoming Motorola Moto X, giving us confirmation on some of the new features that will accompany the phone at launch. We're talking hands-free searches, notifications...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 282

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 282

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 282

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 282

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 282

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 282

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 282

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 282

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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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Carbon for Twitter Updated, Brings In-App Browser and Huge Performance Improvements

HTC One Max to Reportedly Launch in September, Going Head-to-Head With Samsung

Galaxy Mega 6.3 DUOS Leaked Featuring Dual-SIM GSM/CDMA Capabilities

More HTC One Mini Pictures and Spec Details Leaked

Moto X Dominated the Weekend With Benchmarks, Specs, Motorola Hypebeasting and More

Angry Birds Star Wars 2 Launching September 19

Amazon Appstore Giving Away $50 Worth of Productivity Apps Today for Free, Including Splashtop HD and Docs to Go

Moto X Features Highlighted in Leaked Rogers Wireless Launch Video