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Twitter for Android Receives Update, Now Syncs Direct Messages Across All Platforms

Eric July 8, 2013 10

If you mosey on over to Google Play today, you will find an update waiting for you if you use the Twitter for Android application. The Twitter team has taken some time to fix a pretty big problem that Twitter across all platforms has had. Direct Messages will...

Tim July 8, 2013 6

This morning, Boingo and Samsung announced a partnership that should help out those who purchased a Galaxy Note 8.0 or one of the Galaxy Tab 3 variants. Inside the device packaging, buyers will be greeted with a sheet that allows them to access a one year...

Eric July 8, 2013 67

Over the past couple months, we have heard enough rumors to fill every inch of the Galaxy Note 3's huge screen. Everything from how much RAM it will have to what type of material the device will be made out of has been rumored. As we get closer to IFA Berlin,...

Kellen July 8, 2013 120

The Motorola leaks continue to pour in today after seeing their new DROID lineup leak for the first time over the holiday weekend. This time, we've got the front and back press render of the DROID ULTRA, once again courtesy of @evleaks. We had previously seen...

Tim July 8, 2013 87

Over the weekend, additional photos hit the web, showing more variations of the Moto X device. The last good picture gallery we posted was of Motorola's more colorful options for buyers, but here you will see the "plain" white and black variants. The white...

Kellen July 8, 2013 70

A new Moto X rumor is making the rounds this morning courtesy of our friend Taylor Wimberly, who used to own and run the site Android and Me. In the rumor, Taylor claims that the new Motorola flagship will sport a camera with "Clear Pixel" technology that can...

Kellen July 8, 2013 49

Ready for the retail clear-out of the Nexus 7? As we mentioned a couple of weeks ago in our latest Q&A session, Google was preparing to drop the price of the Nexus 7 to make way for the new model which could launch by the end of the month. While we're...

Kellen July 8, 2013 17

LG already has a date saved with us for August 7 to unveil something in NYC that is mobile related. At the time that we were asked to mark it on our calendars, we tossed out the idea that this could be their press event to announce the new LG G2, which has...

Galaxy Z TriFold In US Samsung Stores Tomorrow, But You Can’t Buy It

Tim January 22, 2026 17

Galaxy Z TriFold launch is literally right around the corner, with units headed to select Samsung Experience Stores across...

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What’s Your Carrier’s Device Unlock Policy: T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T

Kellen January 21, 2026 17

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 17

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

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Samsung Makes New Bixby Official in One UI 8.5 With Perplexity AI

Kellen January 20, 2026 17

The betas of One UI 8.5, as well as supposedly leaked screenshots, showed a potentially renewed investment in Bixby from...

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How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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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Twitter for Android Receives Update, Now Syncs Direct Messages Across All Platforms

Samsung and Boingo Strike a Deal, Offer Free Hotspots for Galaxy Note 8.0 and Galaxy Tab 3 Owners

Rumor: Galaxy Note 3 to Release With Up to Four Different Models

Here is the Front and Back of the Motorola DROID ULTRA, Verizon’s Next DROID

More Photos Leak of the Moto X, Shows Off the White and Black

Rumor: Moto X to Feature “Clear Pixel” Camera?

Staples Drops Nexus 7 16GB to $179, 32GB to $199 – Here Comes the New Nexus

LG Teases August 7 Mobile Event in New Video, G2 All But Confirmed