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Root Method Released for DROID RAZR HD Running Android 4.1.2, Other Devices Too

Kellen April 9, 2013 79

Yesterday, Dan Rosenberg published the first Motorola bootloader unlock method in history. It was an epic moment for the rooting and development community on Android, as no one had been able to accomplish anything close to this for what seems like an eternity...

Tim April 9, 2013 46

It was made official yesterday that Google Fiber would be coming to Austin, Texas. While I don't find it fair at all, the folks down there are as excited as ever, and Google is finally releasing more details about the roll out. According to their post, homes...

Tim April 9, 2013 47

I have been looking for a reason why, but currently in Google Play, Disney has made six of their major titles free for download. Games that bring in major cash such as Wreck-it Ralph, Where's My Perry, and even the abomination somewhat playable title, Temple...

Kellen April 9, 2013 155

Here you go. Get yourself the new Google Play version 4.0. Download Link [Mirror] The .apk should install right over top of your current Play store. Welcome to Google Play 4.0.25. Cheers Brendan!

Tim April 9, 2013 9

This morning, Boingo, the "WiFi industry's leading services provider," announced a global WiFi roaming agreement with AT&T. AT&T customers subscribed to the carrier's 300MB or 800M Data Global Add-On packages traveling in most International airports...

Kellen April 9, 2013 5

As we approach Google I/O and rumors of a new model Nexus 7 loom, deals for the current version are popping up on the daily. Today, eBay is featuring a refurbished 32GB Nexus 7 for a price of $189, which is cheaper than you'll find anywhere. According to the...

Kellen April 9, 2013 65

The new Google Play 4.0 that we first revealed two weeks ago has been announced and will start rolling out to devices running Android 2.2+ as early as today. As you know after watching our early hands-on preview, the focus is on bigger imagery and is "simple,...

Kellen April 9, 2013 47

Ready for the semi-scientific breakdown of the inner workings of Google Glass laid out in a simple infographic? Here you go. In short, the engineers behind Glass have created a mini-projector that blasts info into a prism that redirects imagery directly...

January 2026 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen January 12, 2026 47

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 47

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 47

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 47

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 47

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 47

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 47

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 47

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 79

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 79

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 79

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 79

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 79

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 79

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 79

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 79

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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Root Method Released for DROID RAZR HD Running Android 4.1.2, Other Devices Too

Google Releases Further Details About Google Fiber Rollout in Austin, TX

Disney Apps Now Free in Google Play – Wreck-it Ralph, Temple Run: Brave, and Others (Updated)

Download: New Google Play Store 4.0.25

AT&T and Boingo Join Forces and Announce Global WiFi Roaming Agreement

Deal: Nexus 7 32GB Refurbished for $189 from eBay With Free Shipping

New Google Play Version 4.0 Announced, Starts Rolling Out Today (Updated)

This is How Google Glass Works [Infographic]