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New Nexus 7 Priced at $229 for 16GB, $269 for 32GB?

Kellen July 17, 2013 107

According to a leaked screenshot out of an unnamed electronics retailer, we may have our first look at potential pricing for the new Nexus 7. In the screenshot (pictured below), we're looking at prices of $229 and $269 for the 16GB and 32GB models,...

Tim July 17, 2013 6

Owners of the HTC One on Sprint can go check their phones this morning, as Sprint is currently beginning a roll out of software version 1.31.651.2 to the device. The update is quite minor, bringing what is listed as an "HD Voice enhancement" and a moving of...

Tim July 16, 2013 141

One of the features that many smartphone users crave for is a removable battery. With the ability to swap batteries, someone could always have a spare battery with them, making sure that their phone is never without charge. According to a new leaked image that...

Tim July 16, 2013 25

An update hit the Chrome Beta app for Android today, bringing a few features, two of which are happily welcomed. Firstly, Google lists that the Beta will now have faster page loads, something which no one would argue against. Secondly, support for WebRTC has...

Kellen July 16, 2013 103

Verizon has invited us to a media-only event on July 23 with few details other than that they plan to "unveil the next generation of one of their most popular family of devices." I'd say that means we should plan to welcome in the DROID ULTRA, DROID MAXX, and...

Tim July 16, 2013 12

Adult Swim, the TV station that hosts my favorite shows on Sunday nights, finally launched the much-anticipated sequel to Robot Unicorn to Google Play. Robot Unicorn 2 brings the same fast-paced mystical beast action, but with some added features and...

Kellen July 16, 2013 240

The newest fad in the wireless industry has quickly become upgrade plans. After Verizon and AT&T both extended upgrade periods out to 24 months, we have since seen T-Mobile and AT&T officially announce new options to upgrade, but all signs point to Big...

Tim July 16, 2013 78

While it may not be a device rocking a full QWERTY keyboard, how does an Android-powered Galaxy-branded flip phone from Samsung sound? The idea of a flip phone rocking Android isn't that crazy, but the fact that Samsung has determined that the Galaxy brand...

Android 17 Beta is Already Here for Pixel Phones to Test (Updated)

Kellen February 11, 2026 78

After a brief tease yesterday afternoon, Google has gone and done it - Android 17 is already here for Pixel phones. Google...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Releasing “Soon”

Kellen February 10, 2026 78

Google surprised the Android world this afternoon by announcing that Android 17 Beta 1 is arriving "soon." Yeah, Android 17,...

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Galaxy Unpacked 2026 Scheduled for February 25

Tim February 10, 2026 78

Samsung has booked the date at which they will unveil the Galaxy S26 series. February 25 is the day, 10am PT (1pm ET) is the...

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AT&T’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 78

For those looking for the best AT&T unlimited plan, the choices are pretty simple to narrow down, thanks to AT&T only...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 78

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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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 78

Both T-Mobile and AT&T have seen several years in a row of steady customer growth, likely because of improvements to...

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YouTube Music Lyrics Feature Now Behind Premium Paywall

Tim February 9, 2026 78

Bad news, non-Premium subscribers who use YouTube Music -- the lyrics tab is officially behind a paywall. The feature, if you...

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ChatGPT Gets Ads Starting Today

Tim February 9, 2026 78

If you caught the "Big Game" last night, you might've seen a few ads that teased the fact that OpenAI will begin testing ads...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 107

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 107

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 107

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 107

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 107

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 107

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 107

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 107

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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New Nexus 7 Priced at $229 for 16GB, $269 for 32GB?

HTC One on Sprint Receiving Minor Update, Brings HD Voice Improvement

New Leaked LG G2 Picture Details a Possibly Removable 2,540mAh Battery

Chrome Beta for Android Updated, Brings Support for WebRTC

Verizon Hosting July 23 Press Event to Unveil Next Generation of “Their Most Popular Family” of Devices

New to Google Play: Adult Swim’s Robot Unicorn 2 Brings Magical Rainbow Power Back to Android

Comparing Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile’s New Upgrade Plans

Samsung Possibly Working on the Galaxy Folder, an Android-Powered Flip Phone