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Granny Smith Updated, Brings Achievements and Global Leaderboards

Tim May 29, 2013 8

Oh, how we love our Granny Smith. Probably labeled as the game we talk about more than any other, this game just has a special place in our hearts. Today, it received an update through Google Play that could be bringing me back for some roller skating action....

Kellen May 29, 2013 119

The Samsung Galaxy S3 received approval from Verizon this morning on a major update to build VRBMD3. The update includes a hefty list of enhancements like multi-screen and multi-window multitasking, Best Shot camera mode, better people tagging in photos, S...

Kellen May 29, 2013 33

For the next two days (or until they run out), Woot is selling the 32GB version of the Google Nexus 10 for $380. That's a heck of a deal. The retail 32GB version of Google's big-screened tablet runs $499 through Google Play, so even though this is refurbished,...

Eric May 28, 2013 27

Rumors were swirling before Google I/O this year that we would see a refreshed Nexus 7, complete with new specs and features to "wow" us. Unfortunately, that didn't happen, but the rumors of the Nexus 7 refresh have not gone away. The rumors keep alive and...

Eric May 28, 2013 133

One of the biggest selling points for the latest flagship from HTC's One, is that it is made of solid aluminum, giving the phone a feel that plastic can't reproduce. As if the solid aluminum wasn't enough, a new rumor says that HTC is looking into taking it a...

Tim May 28, 2013 11

If you have played some of those airport terminal games where you play as the air traffic controller, guiding planes in and out of the runways without crashing them into each other, the concept behind Men's Room Mayhem won't go far over your head. You are in...

Tim May 28, 2013 65

As recent buyers of the Galaxy S4 on Verizon are receiving their devices, it's about that time to start rooting and ROM'ing! If you are currently looking for the newest builds of the community's most popular custom ROMs, you will be happy to learn that both...

Tim May 28, 2013 9

The design team at doubleTwist has been creating Android apps for some time and thanks to Google's consistency in design (finally) with Holo, the team is introducing the newly redesigned, doubleTwist Player. For some time, doubleTwist stands out from the pack...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 9

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 9

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 9

You may have forgotten the timeline, but Google was pushing to force all off of Google Assistant and onto Gemini by the end...

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What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 9

Google may have released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 at the worst possible time of the day, but we're still going to dive into it...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 9

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 released. Google shipped Android 16 QPR2 to stable channels this month as the December Pixel update,...

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Verizon Pixel 8, Pixel 9, and Pixel 10 Devices Get New December Update (Updated)

Kellen December 17, 2025 9

All of Google's still-supported Pixel devices received a huge QPR2 update in early December with new features and tons of bug...

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Google Makes Controversial Pixel Search Bar Change

Kellen December 17, 2025 9

Within the past several days, a group of Pixel owners noticed a change to the way the Search bar at the bottom of their Pixel...

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Samsung December Updates Continue Roll Out to All These Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 9

Samsung started sending December updates to a batch of devices earlier in the week, but they weren't quite done with 2025....

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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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Granny Smith Updated, Brings Achievements and Global Leaderboards

Verizon’s Galaxy S3 Receiving Major Update to Build VRBMD3 – Includes Multi-Window, Plus Other Enhancements (Updated)

[Deal] Woot Selling Refurbished 32GB Nexus 10 for $380

Nexus 7 Visits Bluetooth SIG Again With Android 4.3, the Question is Why?

HTC Rumored to be Planning a Phone Made With Liquidmetal

Men’s Room Mayhem Puts You in the Air Traffic Controller Seat of a Bathroom

Builds of Paranoid Android and AOKP are up for Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy S4

doubleTwist Begins Holo Transformation Process Through Google Play Updates