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We’re Now Taking ROM Submissions for Custom ROM Friday!

Tim February 28, 2013 76

Last week's user-submitted Custom ROM Friday went so smoothly, we're doing it again! With so many different phones and tablets out there, we know it's easy to have some great work fall through the cracks and into the black holes of the Internet, so here is...

Tim February 28, 2013 64

Today is just one of those days where it feels good to be a mobile-centric gamer. With the release of AVP for Android just hours ago, EA Games launched Real Racing 3 onto Google Play as well. For racing fans, it doesn't get much better than this. With life-...

Eric February 28, 2013 6

One of the cooler announcements to come out of HTC's launch of the One was their new Zoe software that works hand-in-hand with the phone's camera. When turned on, the One takes photos and video surrounding the snapshot and puts them all together in a collage...

Tim February 28, 2013 25

Yesterday, an update was pushed out to the AccuWeather for Android app, bringing a completely redone UI for both smartphones and tablets. On top of a spanking new UI, multi-location widgets have been added, users are given the ability to create custom...

Tim February 28, 2013 8

Today is the day - AVP: Evolution is finally up in Google Play for Android devices. FOX has been teasing this game for the past month and I know some people were really looking forward to it. Basically, it's your typical AVP storyline with some twists. A clan...

Kellen February 28, 2013 262

Back in January, Google CFO Patrick Pichette mentioned that Motorola had inherited 18 months of product pipeline that they would need to drain through before the company could focus on creating something completely new. We assumed at the time that he was...

Tim February 28, 2013 9

I still enjoy the occasional live wallpaper from time to time, and it's especially nice when a developer gives a whole new way to look at them. Take Moment Live Wallpaper for example. With Moment, you can take your own videos and turn them into very classy...

Kellen February 28, 2013 2526

It's time for day 4 of the 5 Days of Nexus! We have already given away a Nexus 4 and two Nexus 7s in three massive contests that have been some of our best to date. Today, another Nexus 7 16GB is up for grabs before we wrap up the week with a final contest...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 2526

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 2526

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 2526

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 2526

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 2526

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 2526

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 2526

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 2526

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 76

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 76

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 76

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 76

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 76

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 76

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 76

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 76

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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We’re Now Taking ROM Submissions for Custom ROM Friday!

Real Racing 3 Hits Google Play, Prepare for 1.7GB of Burning Rubber

HTC’s Zoe Share Website Is Live, Making People’s Photos Into Full Slideshows

AccuWeather App Updated for Phones and Tablets, Brings Revamped UI and Widgets

AVP: Evolution Hits Google Play, Let the Ultimate Battle Begin…Again

Google CFO: None of Motorola’s Upcoming Products are “Wow” by Google Standards

Moment Live Wallpaper Creates Stunning Displays From Your Favorite Videos

Day 4 Contest: Win a Nexus 7 16GB From Droid Life! #5daysofnexus (Updated: Winner Picked)