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Video: HTC One ROM Gives Us a Peek Into What Android 4.2.2 Might Look Like

Eric June 3, 2013 58

If there was one thing you could harp on the HTC One when it launched, it would be that it only came with Android 4.1.2, which was a version behind AOSP and other competing phones. We've heard rumors that 4.2.2 is coming to the One here and there, but thanks...

Tim June 3, 2013 80

When Google announced the new version of Gmail for Android and desktop users, they mentioned folks would be seeing a pretty slow roll out process for the update. Today, it appears they are upping the the pace of roll out and folks are finally starting to see...

Eric June 3, 2013 50

You would be hard pressed to find a more dedicated fan base of a video game series than the fans of Final Fantasy. These same fans who also own Android devices are going to be excited to hear the news that Final Fantasy IV, one of the more classics in the...

Eric June 3, 2013 12

The HTC One for Verizon may not be coming out for another couple of months, but other carriers already have it in customer's hands and are pushing out updates. If you have the One on T-Mobile, you can start checking for a small update to pull down to your...

Tim June 3, 2013 170

With a release time frame of "this Summer" for Verizon's newly announced HTC One, there are probably many of you that just realized which device you are now waiting for. The question is, who is going to wait for its release or who has already bought something...

Tim June 3, 2013 16

A few years ago, Twin Blades slashed its way on iOS, becoming a popular zombie-killing slasher title. Now in 2013, the time has finally come for Android users to get in on the action. In this game, you play as a nun who must destroy the evil monsters and...

Kellen June 3, 2013 279

Verizon has confirmed it, the HTC One is official for their 4G LTE network and arriving "later this summer." No other details were made available this morning, but the speculation can be put to rest. The phone is coming, though we don't know an exact date or...

Kellen June 3, 2013 17

At this year's Computex, ASUS unveiled a full lineup of new Android tablets, including two new MeMo Pads, the HD 7 and FHD 10. Both are entry-level devices, bringing decently capable specs, but also featuring some low price tags. While the previous MeMo Pad...

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 58

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 58

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 58

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 58

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 58

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 58

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 58

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 58

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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Video: HTC One ROM Gives Us a Peek Into What Android 4.2.2 Might Look Like

Gmail for Android Update Now Rolling Out to More Users

Final Fantasy IV Hits Google Play, a Classic RPG With Some Modern Upgrades

T-Mobile’s HTC One Sees Small Update, Available for Download Today

Monday Poll: Will You Wait for the HTC One on Verizon?

Twin Blades Hits Google Play, Time to Help the Nun Battle Zombies

HTC One on Verizon is Official, Coming Later This Summer

Asus Announces New MeMo Pad HD 7 and MeMo Pad FHD 10 Tablets, Starting at $129