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HTC One Arrives at AT&T on April 19 for $199, Pre-orders Start April 4

Kellen April 2, 2013 74

AT&T decided to take the mystery out of the launch of the HTC One this morning by announcing both pre-order and in-store dates for the device. The 32GB version of the One will finally arrive on April 19 for $199 on new contract - the 64GB version will run...

Review: Nest Thermostat is My Favorite Android Accessory

Kellen April 1, 2013 159

On one of my last trips back from New York, possibly from the Galaxy S4 event, I found myself thumbing through in-flight magazines in attempt to kill off some of the 6-hour flight time I would have to endure. As I typically do on flights because I find the...

Tim April 1, 2013 12

Not so big into the zombie slaying? Don't worry, killing hordes of the undead isn't for everyone. If you are looking for something a bit more lighthearted, check out Spunk and Moxie. Recently released to Google Play, it has already built up quite the rep on...

Tim April 1, 2013 23

Let's keep the zombie game madness rolling with this new entry, Aftermath XHD. The game is a third person shooter, having you play as a lone survivor who is equipped with nothing but a flashlight to begin with. While exploring, you equip a pistol and the...

Tim April 1, 2013 39

While rounding up today's best April Fools' stories, many came across SwiftKey Tilt, where users can tilt their device to type out sentences. It was taken as a joke since in their promo video you see a lady on a unicycle typing, a whole office of people doing...

Kellen April 1, 2013 31

According to a screenshot and other information obtained by Engadget, AT&T is expecting to open up pre-sales for the HTC One this week, potentially on April 5. The 32GB version in both black and white will be available initially for $250 on new 2-year...

Tim April 1, 2013 16

AT&T announced this morning that they are to bring Amazon's Kindle Fire HD 8.9" tablet, complete with 4G LTE to their network starting April 5. Customers can pick up the device for $399, but can save up to $150 when signing a new two year agreement with...

Kellen April 1, 2013 94

Verizon approved a new update for the HTC Thunderbolt this morning, one that will bring the phone up to build 7.02.605.10. It's minor and includes small improvements to a handful of features, like the microphone, HTC Watch, text messaging, and Yahoo/Microsoft...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 94

You may have forgotten the timeline, but Google was pushing to force all off of Google Assistant and onto Gemini by the end...

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What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 94

Google may have released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 at the worst possible time of the day, but we're still going to dive into it...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 94

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 released. Google shipped Android 16 QPR2 to stable channels this month as the December Pixel update,...

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Verizon Pixel 8, Pixel 9, and Pixel 10 Devices Get New December Update (Updated)

Kellen December 17, 2025 94

All of Google's still-supported Pixel devices received a huge QPR2 update in early December with new features and tons of bug...

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Google Makes Controversial Pixel Search Bar Change

Kellen December 17, 2025 94

Within the past several days, a group of Pixel owners noticed a change to the way the Search bar at the bottom of their Pixel...

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Samsung December Updates Continue Roll Out to All These Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 94

Samsung started sending December updates to a batch of devices earlier in the week, but they weren't quite done with 2025....

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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 94

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 94

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 74

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 74

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 74

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 74

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 74

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 74

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 74

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 74

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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HTC One Arrives at AT&T on April 19 for $199, Pre-orders Start April 4

Review: Nest Thermostat is My Favorite Android Accessory

Spunk and Moxie Released to Google Play, Limited Launch Sale Taking Place

Aftermath XHD for Android, a 3rd Person Zombie Kill ’em All Game

Video: SwiftKey Tilt Isn’t Just an April Fools Joke, It’s Real

AT&T Plans to Start HTC One Pre-sales This Week, 32GB Version Starts at $250

Kindle Fire HD 8.9″ With 4G LTE Headed to AT&T on April 5, Priced at $250 on Two Year Contract

HTC Thunderbolt Update to Build 7.02.605.10 on the Way