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Verizon Updates Messages App to Version 4.0 – Syncs Text Messages From Phone to Tablet to Web (Updated)

Kellen March 22, 2013 71

Yesterday, Verizon announced version 4.0 of their Verizon Messages app, bringing with it cross-device syncing for those who want access to their text messages from anywhere at anytime. Now, I've got to admit that we fully ignored this announcement yesterday...

Tim March 21, 2013 70

This early morning, an epic game by the name of Ravensword: Shadowlands arrived on Google Play. The game is an RPG, but brings one of the largest and most immersive worlds to mobile devices ever seen. In the game, you play as a hero who must find powerful...

Eric March 21, 2013 36

Even though Samsung has their Galaxy Note devices that include a tablet with a 10.1" screen, it seems they don't want to let their Galaxy Tab line die quite yet. SamMobile has information from their sources that says the next iteration of the Galaxy Tab is...

Kellen March 21, 2013 164

I'll admit that I'm one of Verizon's biggest critics when it comes to the rate at which they update their Android smartphones to new software. They are unbelievably slow for the most part. In fact, I've pointed it out a handful times, particularly with the...

Tim March 21, 2013 224

With a recent story about one of, if not the largest custom ROM development teams for Android, possibly not having major support for the upcoming Galaxy S4 smartphone from Samsung, does this affect potential device buyers? For example, only a few months ago I...

Tim March 21, 2013 104

According to new rumors out of Korean Times and SamMobile, Samsung is looking to showcase their upcoming Galaxy Note 3 at this year's IFA. IFA is taking place this year during September 6-11 in Berlin, Germany. For those that don't remember or weren't...

Tim March 21, 2013 38

Attention Chrome and Android users, stop filling out those expense reports and take the next 10 minutes to have some fun-time. This morning, a new Chrome experiment is turning any website you choose into a big marble maze game. Using your Android or iOS device...

Tim March 21, 2013 64

It's Thursday, which means it is time once again to submit your suggestions for tomorrow's Custom ROM Friday. CRF is the perfect time for developers to grab the spotlight and show off what they are bringing to the community. With the number of ROMs growing, it...

Pixel 10a Official at $499 and the Upgrades are Tough to Find

Kellen February 18, 2026 64

Google fully unveiled the Pixel 10a today and there aren't many surprises following weeks of information trickling into our...

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Google Brings AirDrop Support to Pixel 9

Kellen February 17, 2026 64

Google has moved forward with its promise to bring AirDrop support to more phones. Today, the Search giant announced that the...

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Google’s Pixel is Getting a Now Playing App

Kellen February 16, 2026 64

Wouldn't it be cool if the Now Playing service on your Pixel phone had its own app that could get new features more regularly...

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

Kellen February 16, 2026 64

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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Everything New in Android 17 Beta

Kellen February 15, 2026 64

Android 17 Beta is officially live and we've got it up and running on a Pixel 10 Pro. You could have it on your device as...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Actually Here for Your Pixel

Kellen February 13, 2026 64

UPDATE FEBRUARY 13 - Google tried to ship out the first Android 17 Beta 1 update a couple of days ago, but something forced...

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Pixel 10a Renders Show Flush Backside, Full Color Lineup

Tim February 12, 2026 64

We have already seen a few Pixel 10a renders, but as we have gotten closer to a launch day, the quality of said renders has...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Releasing “Soon”

Kellen February 10, 2026 64

Google surprised the Android world this afternoon by announcing that Android 17 Beta 1 is arriving "soon." Yeah, Android 17,...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 71

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 71

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 71

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 71

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 71

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 71

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 71

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 71

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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Verizon Updates Messages App to Version 4.0 – Syncs Text Messages From Phone to Tablet to Web (Updated)

Ravensword: Shadowlands Now Available on Google Play for $7

Samsung Reportedly Planning on Large AMOLED Screen for Their Next Galaxy Tab

Giving Credit Where It’s Due, Verizon Turns Into an Android Update Machine

Question of the Day: Would You Buy a Phone That Developers Won’t Support?

Samsung to Announce Galaxy Note 3 at This Year’s IFA in Berlin?

Google Chrome Experiment Turns Your Favorite Site Into a Giant Marble Maze

It’s Time to Submit Your Suggestions for Custom ROM Friday