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Relive the Glory Days and Turn Your Galaxy S4 Into the Ultimate Slider With This Bluetooth Slideout Keyboard

Kellen June 6, 2013 95

The death of the physical keyboard on smartphones happened a couple of years ago (someone tell Blackberry), but that doesn't mean there aren't those who would give a left...arm...to relive the days of click-clacking away on some chicklets. For those who match...

Kellen June 6, 2013 12

Flixster, probably my favorite movie listing app on Android, received an update this morning that gives it the new slideout navigation drawer that has become an Android design guideline standard over the last month or so. The app used to employ a paneled or...

Tim June 6, 2013 25

Running those alpha builds of Paranoid Android with Halo? You will be happy to hear that the first beta builds are now hitting servers, bringing enhanced stability, while also ridding the ROM of the "jank" found therein. Away with the jank, I say! If you are ...

Kellen June 6, 2013 20

Daily deal site 1SaleADay is currently hosting a flash sale on a number of smartphones, three of which are Samsung's latest flagship devices including the Galaxy S4. But if the newest from Samsung isn't on your radar, they also have the Galaxy S3 and Galaxy...

Tim June 6, 2013 34

With an update weighing in at 370MB, Samsung is doing some mildly big things with the Galaxy S4 software. The update is being listed primarily as a stability update, but there are a few bumps in the camera firmware, the addition of apps-to-SD functionality,...

Kellen June 6, 2013 29

If mobile protection on your smartphone has not been a point of focus thus far in your life, today might be a day to consider looking into it. Thanks to a deal on AppGratis, a daily app sale site, Cerberus with a lifetime license can be had for...free. The...

Kellen June 6, 2013 10

Thought we should point out that this morning, Google updated the Nexus binaries page to show that Android 4.2.2 binaries now support JDQ39 to JDQ39E. For those not familiar, JDQ39E is the newest build of Android 4.2.2 that was pushed to AOSP back in April. It...

Tim June 6, 2013 7

With E3 right around the corner, game makers are putting their best foot forward with awesome game trailers for their upcoming titles. Gameloft, being one of the largest mobile game publishers, is no different and is now teasing their next huge game, Modern...

Galaxy S26 Ultra: 5 Reasons to Buy Samsung’s Newest Flagship

Tim February 26, 2026 7

We have the brand new Galaxy S26 Ultra from Samsung now up for pre-order. It's quite the looker, featuring a slightly updated...

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Android 17 Beta 2 Released for Pixel Devices!

Tim February 26, 2026 7

Android 17 Beta 2 has been released for Pixel devices. You'll find support for the build all the way back to the Pixel 6...

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There is a Free Double Storage Galaxy S26 Ultra Deal, Plus You Get a $200 Gift Card

Kellen February 26, 2026 7

Samsung is going softer than usual with its Galaxy S26 launch deals and it's kind of bumming me out. Where's the double...

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Samsung Quickly Smacking $700 Off Galaxy S26+

Kellen February 26, 2026 7

With the dust settled from yesterday's Unpacked event, we're still looking for the best Galaxy S26 deals to be had. We know...

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Samsung Quickly Slaps $500 Off Galaxy S26

Kellen February 25, 2026 7

The best Galaxy S26 deal is a quick $500 off from Samsung, thanks to a wide range of trade-in devices worth that much. Buying...

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Galaxy S26 Series Made Official, Starts at $899

Tim February 25, 2026 7

Samsung's Galaxy S26 lineup is now official, and for those who have been following Galaxy news for the past few months, the...

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The Nothing Phone 4a Comes in Pink

Kellen February 25, 2026 7

Earlier in the week, Nothing showed off its upcoming Nothing Phone 4a in a pretty typical mostly-white colorway. The phone...

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

Kellen February 23, 2026 7

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 95

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 95

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 95

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 95

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 95

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 95

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 95

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 95

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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Relive the Glory Days and Turn Your Galaxy S4 Into the Ultimate Slider With This Bluetooth Slideout Keyboard

Flixster Updated on Android With New Navigation Drawer

First Public Beta Builds for Paranoid Android With Halo Baked in are Up

[Deal] 1SaleADay Hosting Galaxy Flash Sale: Galaxy S4 Unlocked for $599, Galaxy Note 2 for $499, and Galaxy S3 for $409

International Samsung Galaxy S4 Getting Update, Brings Apps-to-SD and HDR Video

[Deal] Cerberus Lifetime License is Free Today From AppGratis

Nexus Binaries Now Support JDQ39 to JDQ39E, Which is Still Android 4.2.2

Gameloft Posts Upcoming Modern Combat 5 Trailer Ahead of E3