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Samsung Does Plan to Release an “Active” Galaxy S4, Launch in July

Tim April 26, 2013 43

Earlier this week, word got out that Samsung intends to release a new version of the Galaxy S4, one that is built to withstand more extreme conditions, complete with dust-proof and water-proof coating. According to WSJ, this device, called the Galaxy S4 Active...

Tim April 26, 2013 53

While we have already seen Qualcomm's Snapdragon 600 processor making its way into this year's top Android devices, we have been awaiting news on when we can start seeing the Snapdragon 800, their crème de la crème. At a media event in Beijing, the company's...

Tim April 26, 2013 3

Here is a classic title that you can ride straight on into the weekend. Yesterday, SEGA released Hell Yeah! Pocket Inferno for Android, a title that has seen some success for iOS devices. In Hell Yeah! you play as Ash, a bunny prince from Hell, who uses...

Tim April 26, 2013 42

A new incremental update is out for Google Play, version number 4.0.27. In terms of what's new, it must be some bug fixes or something along those lines. Definitely nothing major on the front end. Grab the download link below if your Play app has not already...

Kellen April 25, 2013 73

Google updated the content policies section of the Google Play developer program today with a special note directed at any developer who attempts to update, modify, or replace an APK (app) within their own app or using an outside service. This new note,...

Tim April 25, 2013 45

If your Android device is rooted, but you don't have time or the energy it takes to flash a custom ROM, then check out SoftKeyZ. With this application, it allows the easy changing of navigation buttons, without the need of a custom ROM. No more middleman! The...

Kellen April 25, 2013 190

Over the last couple of months, especially with the moves made by T-Mobile to become the UNcarrier and Google selling an unlocked phone (Nexus 4) that isn't tied to any carrier, we are hearing prepaid wireless service brought up in conversations quite often....

Tim April 25, 2013 28

Finally, we have a time frame for the arrival of Vine for Android. According to the founders of Vine, the short video (GIF-like) application that has become a major success on iOS, is definitely making its way to Android. All we have for when to expect it is "...

January 2026 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen January 12, 2026 28

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 28

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 28

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 28

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 28

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 28

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 28

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 28

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 43

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 43

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 43

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 43

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 43

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 43

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 43

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 43

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 Does Plan to Release an “Active” Galaxy S4, Launch in July

Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 Chips to Enter Mass Production This May

SEGA Releases Hell Yeah! Pocket Inferno, “a Crazy Side-Scroller Set in Hell.”

Download: New Google Play Store 4.0.27

Google Reminds Developers They Can’t Update Apps Except With Google’s Update Mechanism, Stares Directly at Facebook

SoftKeyZ Allows Rooted Users to Easily Change Their Navigation Buttons

Thursday Poll: Why Haven’t You Switched to Prepaid Wireless Service?

Vine Founders Say an Android Version is Coming “Soon”