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Google Music All Access Can Eat Data Like No Other, Be Careful Tiered Data Folks

Kellen May 24, 2013 148

One of the biggest announcements to come out of Google I/O last week was Google's new streaming music service called Google Play Music All Access. It's like Spotify meets Pandora, in that you can check out any album at any time, play them as many times as you'...

Eric May 24, 2013 16

One of the cutest and best-selling mobile games, Cut the Rope Experiments, is free today. This can finally be your chance to help the adorable little Om Nom get his candy if you haven't had the chance to yet. The game starts off easy, as you cut the ropes...

Tim May 24, 2013 26

The GO Launcher development team is at it again, bringing yet another application to Google Play. This time, it's Next Browser, a browser that could compete with Google's Chrome and the stock browser application found on most Android devices. The GO Launcher...

Kellen May 24, 2013 24

Are you looking at the new UI of a redesigned Gmail app for Android? Possibly. The slide above appeared at the "Structure in Android App Design" session at Google I/O, which was focused on teaching developers how to choose which navigation techniques to use in...

Tim May 24, 2013 87

Over on XDA, a user posted some pictures this morning of a Nexus 4 that was seen at a mobile expo taking place in Thailand. What makes this N4 special is that the device appears to be running a completely new build number, JWR45B. Coupled with the new build is...

Kellen May 24, 2013 144

Within an hour of Google's announcement at I/O that they would soon sell a special "Nexus experience" edition of the Samsung Galaxy S4, rumors popped up suggesting that HTC would do something similar with the One. And as soon as those rumors surfaced, HTC...

Kellen May 23, 2013 30

Bootloaders in general had a tough day today - or should I say the security departments behind them. Dan Rosenberg went ahead and published "Loki," his tool for helping developers flash custom kernels and recoveries on the Galaxy S4 variants of Verizon and AT&...

Tim May 23, 2013 18

Today, Google's Chrome Beta for Android received a most impressive update through the Play store. Included is the addition of Google Translate, allowing users to instantly translate full webpages to their native tongue, as well as options for controlling and...

Google Shows Off Pixel 10a Because It’s Done With Leaks

Kellen February 4, 2026 18

The Pixel 10a will launch February 18, and that's official news from Google. As the leaks continue to pile up, Google has...

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2026 February Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen February 3, 2026 18

Google Pixel February 2026 update now available for download on the Pixel 7a up through the Pixel 10 series. The February...

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Where’s the February Pixel Update?

Kellen February 2, 2026 18

Pixel updates are no longer released on the first Monday of the month, as Google has shifted to a schedule that gives it more...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Specs

Kellen January 30, 2026 18

The Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks with a set of specs, including the camera, battery size, processor, and dimensions. Samsung still...

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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 29, 2026 18

Both T-Mobile and AT&T have seen several years in a row of steady customer growth, likely because of improvements to...

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Chrome Gets 5 Wild New Gemini AI Features

Kellen January 28, 2026 18

Google has essentially launched its new vision for Chrome today with an announcement for several new Gemini-powered features...

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Galaxy Z TriFold US Sales Open January 30, Priced at $2,899

Tim January 27, 2026 18

Samsung has confirmed Galaxy Z TriFold availability for the US. The trifold will go on sale starting January 30, priced at $2...

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T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen January 27, 2026 18

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 148

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 148

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 148

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 148

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 148

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 148

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 148

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 148

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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Google Music All Access Can Eat Data Like No Other, Be Careful Tiered Data Folks

Cut the Rope Experiments is the Amazon Appstore’s Free App of the Day

Next Browser From GO Launcher Development Team, Features Custom Speed Dial and Extensions

New Gmail App for Android Possibly Spotted in Google I/O Session, Assuming It’s Not Just an Ugly Mock-up

Android 4.3 Possibly Spotted Running on Nexus 4, Build Number JWR45B

HTC One “Google Edition” Said to be Imminent, After the Company Denied Its Existence

Bootloader Bypass Tool Released for Verizon and AT&T Galaxy S4, DROID DNA Sees S-OFF Too

Chrome Beta for Android Updated, Brings Google Translate and Bandwidth Management Settings