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HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4 “Google Play Editions” Now Available

Kellen June 26, 2013 121

As expected, since the date is June 26, the new "Nexus experience" editions of the HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4 are now available through Google Play. Each runs a completely stock version of Android that will be updated directly by Google (or won't they?),...

Tim June 26, 2013 32

At a New York-based event this Tuesday, T-Mobile senior vice president of technology, strategy, finance and development, Dave Mayo, talked up the carrier's plans for LTE-Advanced. According to Mayo, T-Mobile will begin, "rolling out LTE-Advanced features later...

Kellen June 26, 2013 48

Google Search received an update today on Android that introduces a couple of new Google Now and action features worth mentioning. The first new feature will display information about shows you are watching through your internet-connected TV (as long as you...

Kellen June 26, 2013 73

That right there is your new Motorola logo. Gone is the bright red "M," in is some sort of a purple, along with an all-lowercase "motorola" and the tagline of "a Google company." The company hasn't officially unveiled this new logo in any sort of announcement,...

Tim June 26, 2013 37

This morning, there are seven new 4G LTE markets available to AT&T subscribers, bringing the grand total to around 315+. According to recent tests that brought a showdown between the top U.S. carriers, AT&T still had a dominant lead in overall speed of...

Kellen June 26, 2013 178

The Moto X is coming, we know that much thanks to a semi-announcement from Motorola CEO Dennis Woodside. What we're confused about, is whether or not the XFON is the Moto X or if Moto X is a new brand or series of devices to be introduced by Motorola. For...

Tim June 25, 2013 79

This evening, Samsung and SK Telecom, a Korean carrier that recently finished construction on the world's first commercially available LTE-Advanced network, announced the Galaxy S4 LTE-A. The LTE-A is the world's first device able to connect to an LTE Advanced...

Kellen June 25, 2013 84

Thanks to a series of video screenshots posted by famed leaker @evleaks, we may now know additional details of LG's upcoming Optimus G2 or just "G2." The device has been rumored since last November, with benchmarks potentially confirming its processor (...

Where’s the February Pixel Update?

Kellen February 2, 2026 84

Pixel updates are no longer released on the first Monday of the month, as Google has shifted to a schedule that gives it more...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Specs

Kellen January 30, 2026 84

The Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks with a set of specs, including the camera, battery size, processor, and dimensions. Samsung still...

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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 29, 2026 84

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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Chrome Gets 5 Wild New Gemini AI Features

Kellen January 28, 2026 84

Google has essentially launched its new vision for Chrome today with an announcement for several new Gemini-powered features...

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Galaxy Z TriFold US Sales Open January 30, Priced at $2,899

Tim January 27, 2026 84

Samsung has confirmed Galaxy Z TriFold availability for the US. The trifold will go on sale starting January 30, priced at $2...

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T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen January 27, 2026 84

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

Tim January 22, 2026 84

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

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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 84

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 121

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 121

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 121

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 121

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 121

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 121

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 121

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 121

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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HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4 “Google Play Editions” Now Available

Executive: T-Mobile to Rollout LTE-Advanced Features “Later This Year”

Google Search Receives Update: TV Show Information, Offers Show When Nearby a Location, New Voice Action for Music

Motorola Reveals New Minimal Logo, Calls Itself a “Google Company”

AT&T Fires Up 7 New 4G LTE Markets, Continues to Boast Nation’s Fastest Speeds

Moto X for Sprint Appears in the Wild for LTE Testing With Removable Battery?

Samsung Announces Galaxy S4 LTE-A, World’s First LTE-Advanced Smartphone

LG G2 Makes Appearance in Video Slides – Massive Edge-to-Edge Display, Rear Volume Rocker