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Matias Duarte Impressed With Facebook Home, Says it Shows a Lot of Polish

Tim April 29, 2013 26

News hit the web today that Matias Duarte, the one and only Android design chief at Google, expressed his feelings on Facebook's Home application, saying the app shows, "an incredible amount of polish." While it is quite obvious Facebook spent a lot of time...

Tim April 29, 2013 17

An application for Player FM launched for Android this weekend, bringing yet another podcast app to Google Play. But as the developers put it, this isn't the same podcast app your grandpa uses. With a social login feature, you can share what you are listening...

Why the Unlocked U.S. Version of the HTC One is My New Phone [Opinion]

Kellen April 29, 2013 266

News flash! Even tech bloggers don't get to keep devices that are sent to them for review purposes. No sir, we have to pick and choose our personal devices with care just like each and every one of you. Sure, we get to put our grubby little paws all over the...

Tim April 29, 2013 18

If you are lucky enough to be walking around with Samsung's newest flagship, the Galaxy S4, then why not pick up some games optimized specifically for it? Gameloft announced this morning that they have optimized many of their games for the device's gorgeous 4....

Kellen April 29, 2013 31

This morning, Samsung released a 4-minute clip describing the design and inspiration of their new flagship phone, the Galaxy S4, from the viewpoint of the phone's designers. While the design has received mostly mixed reviews over the last week, they managed to...

Tim April 29, 2013 51

There are always mixed emotions towards Samsung's use of plastic for their devices, but it has become their calling card for now. For those who want a Galaxy S4, minus the plastic feel, you can pick up one of these metal back covers off of eBay. They come in a...

Tim April 29, 2013 4

This morning, BulkyPix announced that Android users can get their fill of soccer and the walking dead on May 7, when Undead Soccer hits Google Play. The game is currently available for iOS devices and looks to be rated quite well, so this should be fun. In...

Kellen April 29, 2013 23

Ahhh live wallpapers, one of the original selling points for Android over iOS. They may have lost some of their lustre over the years, but every now and then we find a gem floating about the Play store. Origami Live Wallpaper is one of those that will likely...

Google Pixel’s Now Playing App is Available!

Kellen March 2, 2026 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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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Matias Duarte Impressed With Facebook Home, Says it Shows a Lot of Polish

Player FM Launches on Google Play, “Not Your Grandpa’s Podcast App”

Why the Unlocked U.S. Version of the HTC One is My New Phone [Opinion]

Gameloft Optimizes Handful of Popular Games for the Samsung Galaxy S4

Samsung Calls Galaxy S4 Design Just an “Evolution” and “Like Nothing You Have Ever Seen Before”

Buy This Metal Back Cover for Your Galaxy S4 if You’re Tired of the Plastic

There is Endless Finger Flicking in Undead Soccer, Hits Google Play May 7

Origami Live Wallpaper for Android Brings Triangular Color and Grace to Your Device