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Give Google’s New Homepage App Launcher a Run Through

Tim April 15, 2013 36

If you like tinkering, then this next little trick should be right up your alley (not Android-related, but fun none-the-less). Google is currently experimenting with a brand new, built-in app drawer-style launcher through their homepage. If enabled, when...

Tim April 15, 2013 15

With a fresh and clean layout, Do It! looks to be a fantastic way to manage your Google Tasks account. It features a very professional layout, with full swiping gesture controls, making for an easy to use system that should help you get through your busy...

Kellen April 15, 2013 31

According to an internal T-Mobile document obtained by TmoNews, the UNCarrier is planning to launch the HTC One on April 24 in select stores. This news comes after what seems like weeks of delays on a number of carriers, but with AT&T and Sprint already...

Tim April 15, 2013 91

According to Samsung insiders, the Korean manufacturer is looking to finally break away from their plastic roots for the upcoming Galaxy Note 3. When seeing the praise the HTC One received for sporting an all-aluminum shell, Samsung got to thinking. Apparently...

Kellen April 15, 2013 3

Over the weekend, our Samsung Galaxy Camera from Verizon received a massive 180MB update, but a changelog was missing at the time, leaving us wondering what was included. The changelog for build VRAMC4 is now live, with full details on the update. After...

Kellen April 15, 2013 10

Should you have a trip planned in the near future and are looking for new ways to document your every move with a smartphone or tablet, I suggest you give The Traveler a look. The app was originally developed by the fine folks at Ball State University as a...

Tim April 15, 2013 23

For now, it would appear that the AT&T variant of the HTC One sports a completely unlockable bootloader. By using HTC's own HTCdev site and generating the proper key, your device can be free to exploitation, as long as AT&T and HTC don't go fixing the...

Tim April 15, 2013 41

Speaking at last week's company investor day, NVIDIA CEO Jen-Hsun Huang, gave attendees a treat for the eyes. If you know NVIDIA, you know about their love for roadmaps and teasing future (and I stress future) products. Last week, Jen-Hsun gave everyone a...

2026 February Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen February 3, 2026 41

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 41

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 41

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 41

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 41

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 41

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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T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen January 27, 2026 41

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Galaxy Z TriFold In US Samsung Stores Tomorrow, But You Can’t Buy It

Tim January 22, 2026 41

Galaxy Z TriFold launch is literally right around the corner, with units headed to select Samsung Experience Stores across...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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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Give Google’s New Homepage App Launcher a Run Through

Do It! The Ultimate App to Keep Track of Your Daily To-Dos

HTC One Launching in Select T-Mobile Stores on April 24

Samsung Could Move Away From Plastic Hardware With Galaxy Note 3

Update for Verizon’s Galaxy Camera Introduces New Smart Modes, Remote View Finder, and S Memo

The Traveler for Android May be Your Ultimate Trip Documenting Companion

AT&T HTC One Bootloader Unlockable Via HTCdev Site

NVIDIA CEO Shows Off Battlefield 3 on New Kepler Mobile Hardware