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AT&T Tells Us to “Get Ready for What’s Next in Wireless” on July 16

Kellen July 9, 2013 42

AT&T has something planned for July 16, at least that's what a new teaser image that arrived in our inbox states. It doesn't necessarily claim that an event is on the horizon, only that we should "get ready for what's next in wireless." That could mean an...

Kellen July 9, 2013 14

Update: For some reason, Verizon is pushing out two different builds of 98.16.3 and 98.18.78. We aren't sure what is different, but should we find out we will update the post. The RAZR HD isn't the only device seeing a Google Security patch, SMS fixes, and...

Tim July 9, 2013 17

Could Plants vs. Zombies 2 be the next Duke Nukem Forever? Sure, they haven't been developing the game for more than a decade or anything, but with all of these delays and soft launches, it sort of feels like it. Today, PopCap's Sr. Producer Allen Murray, took...

Kellen July 9, 2013 43

Update: For some reason, Verizon is now pushing out two different builds of 9.20.1 and 9.18.79. We aren't sure why, but should we find out we'll update the post. A new update for the the Motorola DROID RAZR HD and RAZR MAXX HD has been approved by Verizon as...

Tim July 9, 2013 31

At MobileBeat, Samsung's Young Sohn took the stage and showed off the following video, detailing the company's take on what the future could look like for smartphones and wearable technology. The video details new flexible display technology, plus a wearable...

Tim July 9, 2013 13

HP recently dropped the price for both of the Slate 7 devices in the Android-powered Slate lineup, bringing the total prices to a low $140 for the 8GB model and $170 for the 16GB variant. $30 across the board. Whether this move is to spark some movement in...

Tim July 9, 2013 37

With internal device storage being taken up by larger operating systems, bloated with tons of proprietary software, the need for a good SD card has really never been higher. Unless you are spending more cash to buy a device with higher storage, investing in an...

Kellen July 9, 2013 24

This appears to be the week of updates for U.S. variants of the Samsung Galaxy S4. Sprint kicked things off with an update yesterday that included apps-to-SD along with Samsung's KNOX security solution. Then today, Verizon's variant of the phone is showing an...

How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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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AT&T Tells Us to “Get Ready for What’s Next in Wireless” on July 16

DROID RAZR M Receiving Update to 98.16.3 and 98.18.78 – Same Deal as the RAZR HD Update

Plants vs. Zombies 2 Finally Launches, Although It’s a Soft Launch in Australia and New Zealand

DROID RAZR HD and MAXX HD Receiving Update to 9.20.1 and 9.18.79 – Fixes Bugs, Includes Google Security Patch

Video: Samsung Shows Off Future of Wearable Technology and Mobile Phones

HP Drops Slate 7 Lineup Price by $30, Now Just $140 for 8GB and $170 for 16GB

SanDisk Launches Waterproof “Extreme” microSDHC UHS-I Card in 16GB to 64GB

AT&T’s Galaxy S4 Also Receiving 357MB Update (Updated: Includes Apps to SD)