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[Deal] Official Samsung S View Flip Cover and Regular Flip Cover Available for Less Than $10 on Amazon

Kellen June 4, 2013 51

Update: Readers have voice concerned over this too-good-to-be-true deal. May want to proceed with caution. Either that, or shell out the $2 and hope that some day your case arrives. Update 2: This is what one of our readers received - it's a Flip cover with...

Tim June 4, 2013 29

If anyone remembers the tablet/gaming controller hybrid device called the Wikipad, you might recall that the device has seen release day delays dating back to last year. Back in October of 2012, the Wikipad was set to go on sale at retailers such as GameStop...

Kellen June 4, 2013 26

According to HTC Russia boss Kormiltsev Andrey, the HTC One update to Android 4.2.2 is currently scheduled for a mid-June rollout. In fact, Andrey hasn't been shy about making the announcement through Twitter. He has been replying to his followers for the last...

Kellen June 3, 2013 46

The Samsung Galaxy S4 may be all the rage these days, but last year's mega-phone, the Galaxy Note 2, is still quite the prize should you be in the market for an oversized device. Some time in the last couple of days, Verizon dropped their variant to $199.99 on...

Tim June 3, 2013 18

Google is just one month away from completely shutting down Google Reader. While folks scramble to find their favorite alternatives, the one we have been using for the past month continues to get better with each update. Feedly, a 3rd party RSS news feed...

Kellen June 3, 2013 27

During the 3-hour long Google I/O keynote a few weeks back, Chris Yerga, the engineering director of Android, stood on stage and announced that a new Google Play layout was coming to the web store to match that of the new UI on the Android version. He would...

Tim June 3, 2013 45

This afternoon, the Android team updated the distribution numbers for the world's most popular mobile operating system, showing a steady growth in Jelly Bean users. While that Gingerbread number seems to never change too much (remains around 36% of devices),...

Tim June 3, 2013 21

Galaxy S4 owners on Verizon who have already rooted and hacked their device can now get the latest and greatest builds of CyanogenMod onto their phones. The CM team are now pumping out nightly builds for the GS4 on Verizon, US Cellular, as well as Sprint, so...

Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 21

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 21

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 21

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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Pixel Watch 4 Updates Bring New Gestures, Smarter Smart Replies

Kellen December 9, 2025 21

The Pixel Watch 4 is seeing its own little Feature Drop this morning with a handful of new features. Google is adding a...

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Google Sends First Big Update to Android XR and Galaxy XR With PC Connect, More

Kellen December 8, 2025 21

Google finished hosting the latest in "The Android Show" today and the topic at hand was Android XR. We knew this show was...

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Samsung Launches One UI 8.5 Beta on Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen December 8, 2025 21

The signs suggesting that Samsung was about to release One UI 8.5 in some form were there, like this massive changelog and a...

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Samsung Pulls Out Galaxy S25 Ultra Deal I’ve Never Seen Before

Kellen December 7, 2025 21

Even with last weekend well behind us, there are still Cyber Week deals to be had through places like Samsung. They appear to...

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Google Added 9 Sweet New Features to Your Pixel in Big Update

Kellen December 2, 2025 21

Following the release of several beta builds over a number of months, Google released Android 16 QPR2 today in stable as the...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 51

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 51

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 51

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 51

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 51

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 51

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 51

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 51

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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[Deal] Official Samsung S View Flip Cover and Regular Flip Cover Available for Less Than $10 on Amazon

Wikipad Gets a New Launch Date, June 11 for $249

Android 4.2.2 Update Headed to HTC One in Mid-June According to HTC Russia Head

Galaxy Note 2 Drops to $199 on Contract at Verizon

Feedly Roadmap Detailed, Continues to Prepare for the Death of Google Reader

A Few Pictures of the New Google Play Store Web Layout

Android Distribution Numbers Update For June – Jelly Bean Up to 33% of Devices

CyanogenMod Nightlies are up for the Verizon Galaxy S4