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CM 10.1 Reaches Release Candidate Status, Builds Starting to Hit Servers Already

Eric May 8, 2013 22

Since Android 4.1 Jelly Bean hit almost a year ago, we haven't heard the words "Release Candidate" used in terms of a CyanogenMod ROM. That doesn't mean they aren't polished and well developed, but the team hasn't gone so far to make any builds a Release...

Tim May 8, 2013 16

An area called Grandview in South Kansas City, Missouri received approval yesterday for Google Fiber. The city's board voted to bring the service to their town, but much like every other city that is getting approval, we don't know when exactly roll out could...

Tim May 8, 2013 122

For the sake of science and journalism or whatever you want to call this, I downloaded the official Bang With Friends application that just launched on Google Play for Android. If you are not familiar, BWF is a website where you can anonymously list who of...

Kellen May 8, 2013 21

Verizon is currently hosting a "Red Hot Deal Days" event from today through May 12 (this Sunday), so if you were in the market for a new Big Red smartphone, now wouldn't be a bad time to look. Well, assuming you aren't interested in the Galaxy S4, since that...

Eric May 8, 2013 21

We know that many of the readers here are not huge fans of Facebook, but today, AT&T lowered the price of the HTC First, otherwise known as the Facebook phone. When it launched it was $99.99, but it is now down to only $0.99 if you are upgrading or a new...

Tim May 8, 2013 22

This morning, AT&T announced a gang of new cities that will sport their 4G LTE network. From what we have seen (just last week as an example), Big Blue is doubling down on getting LTE into as many cities as possible, as quickly as possible. Down below is...

Tim May 8, 2013 4

Have you been craving some new Bad Piggie levels? Well, apparently Rovio finally made some time for this title, adding in 15 brand new levels along with 2 new items, suction cup wheels (which sound funny) and boxing glove boosts. Both look and sound ridiculous...

Kellen May 8, 2013 26

According to the folks at Google Operating System, Google Maps (the browser version) is about to get a major overhaul. The two images we have included in this post are reportedly screenshots of what the new interface will look like. As you can see, it's a more...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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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CM 10.1 Reaches Release Candidate Status, Builds Starting to Hit Servers Already

Grandview, Missouri Gets Approved For Google Fiber

Official Bang With Friends App Hits Google Play, Could Lead to Some Interesting Rendezvous

Verizon Hosting “Red Hot Deal Days” – RAZR MAXX HD for $150, RAZR M for Free, Galaxy S3 for $99 and More

HTC First Now Only $0.99 For New and Upgrading Customers, Are You Intrigued?

AT&T Lights Up a Batch of New 4G LTE Markets

Bad Piggies Gets “Rise and Swine” Update, Includes 15 New Levels and 2 New Items

Google Maps Overhaul Coming to the Web, Bye Bye Sidebar