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Barnes & Noble Nook HD and Nook HD+ Become Real Android Tablets – Update to Include Google Play, Other Google Services

Kellen May 3, 2013 45

Fork Android and the likelihood that Android sites and enthusiasts are going to care much for your products is slim to none. Take the Nook HD and Nook HD+ as prime examples. When these new tablets were announced back in September, our readers cared enough to...

Tim May 2, 2013 17

We as consumers are still awaiting details on which upcoming devices will be running NVIDIA's Tegra 4 processor this year. News out of Greece today shows that a tablet made by Toshiba could be one of the first, as it has popped up on the web sporting a few...

Tim May 2, 2013 72

We first wrote up that the Paranoid Android team was working on something big earlier this week, with many folks voicing quite a bit of excitement. It appeared to be a multi-window/Chat Heads feature that allows users to be inside any app and access other app'...

Tim May 2, 2013 199

Images just hit Twitter from the @evleaks account, showing a "blackboxed" Motorola device with signs of it headed to AT&T all over. For starters, there is the huge AT&T logo in the notification bar, as well as AT&T's 4G LTE logo running on top....

Tim May 2, 2013 14

After what some are calling an eternity, Bejeweled Blitz has finally arrived for Android. Bejeweled is labeled by some as the world's #1 popular puzzle game, having players match shapes and colors in a fast-paced timed environment. This version of the game has...

Kellen May 2, 2013 48

At this point, can we pencil in Google as guaranteed to be the next big tech company to create a smartwatch? We've already seen at least one patent filed for a watch, along with a report that the Android team is leading the charge on the project. So today's...

Tim May 2, 2013 27

Koush's Carbon backup application received an update today, the most notable change probably being its name. Carbon is now called Helium, as there was a trademark issue with "Carbon." Either way, it's still the same application, just a new name. On top of the...

Tim May 2, 2013 22

For a very limited time, go pick up Grand Theft Auto: Vice City for just $1.99. If you have followed Rockstar and their titles on Google Play, you would know how often times rare it is to see these apps go on sale. In fact, I don't know if I have ever seen...

Google Pixel’s Now Playing App is Available!

Kellen March 2, 2026 22

The Google Pixel line gets an official Now Playing music app. You can download it now. A couple of weeks ago, we talked about...

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Qualcomm Just Told Us the Chip in the Next Samsung Galaxy Watch

Kellen March 2, 2026 22

We have a new wearable chip for the next wave of smartwatches! Chipsets aren't typically an exciting thing to talk about, but...

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

Tim February 26, 2026 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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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Barnes & Noble Nook HD and Nook HD+ Become Real Android Tablets – Update to Include Google Play, Other Google Services

Upcoming Toshiba AT10LE-A Tablet Pictured, Running Tegra 4 Chip

Video: First Look at Paranoid Android’s Halo Feature in Action

Pictures Leak of Mystery Motorola Device Headed to AT&T (Update: Back of the Device Pictured)

Bejeweled Blitz Lands on Google Play, Brings That Classic Matching Action

Google Files Patent for Smartwatch With Bezels as Touchpads

Koush’s Carbon Back Up App Renamed to Helium Due to Trademark Issues

Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Goes on Sale For $1.99