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Custom ROMs Built From HTC One Google Play Edition System Dump Popping Up

Tim June 27, 2013 62

Owners of a rooted GSM HTC One that have been dying to get a complete taste of vanilla Android are in luck, as custom ROMs built off of the Google Play Edition HTC One are now popping up on the web. In short, this is a rooted and deodexed version of exactly...

Tim June 27, 2013 28

Facebook announced at an Android whiteboard meeting today, a beta program to help strengthen their mobile app offering. Allowing a small portion of users access to software before a full on update/launch, Facebook is hoping to cut down on issues that could...

Kellen June 27, 2013 175

This morning, Verizon announced that the build-out of their 4G LTE network is "substantially complete" and that it covers 99% of their 3G network. This news comes right on schedule with what Big Red told us earlier in the year, but even though they claim to be...

Eric June 27, 2013 17

The name of the game may be Plants vs Zombies 2: It's About Time, but PopCap is asking for a little more development before they release their game. The game that was first promised in "early summer" was officially announced last month with a release date of...

Tim June 27, 2013 2

BulkyPix, a game publisher on Google Play whose titles we have written up a few times, is currently hosting a Summer Sale. More than ten games are listed at 50% off, resulting in some pretty sweet deals. The main games you should focus on are Redneck Revenge,...

Eric June 27, 2013 31

When the HTC One first launched, there was some back and forth on the web whether the red-colored variant of this device would ever hit retail shelves. Well, the device that we saw listed on HTC's site the day of the One's launch is finally going to the public...

Tim June 27, 2013 64

As pointed out in our comments section by a few of our lovely readers, while using the new camera application that was ripped from the Google Play Edition devices (download available), you can use your phone's volume rocker to take pictures. No more tapping on...

Kellen June 27, 2013 54

During this year's Google I/O, the fate of the original Nexus Q seems to have been signed, sealed and delivered - it's likely not coming back (though we're still slightly crossing fingers). A new one wasn't announced nor did Google announce new software or an...

Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Crazy New Privacy Display Feature

Kellen February 23, 2026 54

We showed you earlier that someone was able to buy a Galaxy S26 Ultra super early by paying an enormous sum of money in Dubai...

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Here’s the Nothing Phone 4a

Kellen February 23, 2026 54

Nothing is preparing to fully reveal the Nothing Phone 4a on March 5, so the teasing of this next device is reaching new...

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Pixel 10a Official at $499 and the Upgrades are Tough to Find

Kellen February 18, 2026 54

Google fully unveiled the Pixel 10a today and there aren't many surprises following weeks of information trickling into our...

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Google Brings AirDrop Support to Pixel 9

Kellen February 17, 2026 54

Google has moved forward with its promise to bring AirDrop support to more phones. Today, the Search giant announced that the...

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Google’s Pixel is Getting a Now Playing App

Kellen February 16, 2026 54

Wouldn't it be cool if the Now Playing service on your Pixel phone had its own app that could get new features more regularly...

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

Kellen February 16, 2026 54

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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Everything New in Android 17 Beta

Kellen February 15, 2026 54

Android 17 Beta is officially live and we've got it up and running on a Pixel 10 Pro. You could have it on your device as...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Actually Here for Your Pixel

Kellen February 13, 2026 54

UPDATE FEBRUARY 13 - Google tried to ship out the first Android 17 Beta 1 update a couple of days ago, but something forced...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 62

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 62

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 62

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 62

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 62

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 62

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 62

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 62

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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Custom ROMs Built From HTC One Google Play Edition System Dump Popping Up

Facebook Announces Android App Beta Program, Signups Are Live

Thursday Poll: Are You Covered by Verizon’s 4G LTE Network?

Plants Vs Zombies 2 Needs More Time to Germinate, Release Date Pushed Back

Game Publisher BulkyPix Hosting 50% Off Summer Sale on Top-Selling Apps

Yes, There is a Red HTC One and It’s Going to a UK Retailer

Tip: Use the Volume Rocker to Snap Pictures With the New Camera App

Nexus Q Now 100% a Paper Weight, New Play Movies Update Kills Off Pairing