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Contest: Win 1 of 5 Google Play $10 Gift Cards! (Updated: Winners Picked)

Kellen May 24, 2013 544

We're almost into Memorial Day weekend, so why not kick the holiday off with a giveaway? Since most of you will have the next three days off, we're sure you could easily find a way to spend $10 in the Google Play store using a gift card, right? We have five of...

Tim May 24, 2013 49

HTC has been in the smartphone game since its inception, so sometimes you just have to give credit where it's due. They created the first Android phone that was built for consumers and even made some of the first devices to even feature keyboards and...

Kellen May 24, 2013 32

One of the downsides to joining a prepaid network has always been their lack of connectivity when it comes to 4G LTE networks. Some can take advantage of HSPA+ speeds, but none at this time connect to LTE networks from AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint....

Tim May 24, 2013 27

The accessories industry is very large and continues to grow daily. Couple that with the fact that smartphones are starting to take over the world's population, leaving you with entire conferences such as CTIA and CES, based solely on consumer items, such as...

Kellen May 24, 2013 30

After we got our first sighting of Android 4.3 this morning, information continues to flood in. We were able to spot a tweaked UI to the camera in the original set of pictures, but this video gives you almost every little detail that has been changed. The...

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...

Buzzkill: Galaxy S26 Ultra Won’t Have Built-in Magnets

Tim February 5, 2026 26

Leading up to today, the general consensus was that the entire Galaxy S26 lineup would feature built-in magnets, bringing the...

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

Kellen February 4, 2026 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 544

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 544

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 544

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 544

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 544

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 544

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 544

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 544

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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Contest: Win 1 of 5 Google Play $10 Gift Cards! (Updated: Winners Picked)

Video: HTC Shows Us Their History Through the Smartphone Evolution

AT&T’s GoPhone Prepaid Service Gets Access to 4G LTE and HSPA+

Android Accessory Roundup: zBoost 4G LTE Signal Booster, samDock Cable, Y-Cam HomeMonitor System and More

Video: Here is the Android 4.3 Camera UI With Improved On-screen Controls

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