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Samsung Galaxy S4 Developer Edition for Verizon Coming Soon (AT&T Too)

Kellen May 23, 2013 86

If you were at all disappointed to find out that the "Nexus experience" Samsung Galaxy S4 that was introduced at I/O with an unlockable bootloader, would only work on AT&T and T-Mobile networks, then maybe this news will brighten your mood. Posted to...

Kellen May 23, 2013 25

Heard of Mailbox? It's an iOS app that was such a massive success as an email replacement at launch, that Dropbox bought it within a couple of months of its existence. Today, the company launched an iPad version of its popular app, but that's not what Android...

Tim May 23, 2013 62

Since the majority of us are probably using Chrome, at least according to this poll, we feel it quite justified to talk about the world's most popular web browser. Today, Google enabled "rich notifications" for Chrome. Think of these as little info cards that...

Tim May 23, 2013 22

It is quite possible that this series has existed for far too long now, but there's nothing wrong with a good action flick that centers around sexy cars. Fast & Furious 6: The Game hit Google Play very recently, allowing players to drive recklessly and run...

Kellen May 23, 2013 72

While Samsung got done bragging about eclipsing the 10 million sales mark for the Galaxy S4 within a month, this morning, a report out of the Wall Street Journal pegs HTC as having sold "around" 5 million One devices. While that's short of Samsung's insane...

Tim May 23, 2013 23

If you happen to be an AT&T customer and plain ol' black and white phones aren't your style, the carrier has announced that they will carry an exclusive color of the Galaxy S4, Aurora Red. Pre-orders for the new color will begin online starting tomorrow,...

Tim May 23, 2013 58

Last week, Samsung's CEO J.K. Shin announced that the Galaxy S4, the company's 2013 flagship device, would surpass ten million unit sales within their first month of launch. Just six days later, shy of just one full month on the global market, they have...

Kellen May 23, 2013 101

When I took my first glance at the Keyprop on Kickstarter, I've got to admit that I initially laughed it off as another silly Kickstarter smartphone-related campaign that I'd probably never think about again. But for some reason, I found myself watching the...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 101

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 101

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 101

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 101

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 101

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 101

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 101

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

Tim December 12, 2025 101

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 86

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 86

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 86

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 86

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 86

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 86

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 86

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 86

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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Samsung Galaxy S4 Developer Edition for Verizon Coming Soon (AT&T Too)

Mailbox Founder Suggests That an Android Version is Next in Their Plans

Google Rolls Out Rich Notifications For Chrome, Has That Google Now Feel

Fast & Furious 6: The Game Hits Google Play, Go Punch the NOS

HTC has “Sold Around 5 Million One Smartphones” Since Launch

AT&T Announces Exclusive Aurora Red Galaxy S4, Pre-orders Start May 24

Samsung Reaches 10 Million Galaxy S4 Sales Within First Month of Launch

Keyprop is a Smartphone Stand Disguised as Key, Actually Looks Useful for $15 on Kickstarter