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Android Distribution Numbers Updated for March, Jelly Bean Slowly Rises as the Rest Fall (Updated)

Kellen March 5, 2013 57

Hey, our least favorite time of the month - Android distribution numbers update! Over a 14-day period that ended on March 4, the Android team has come to the conclusion that 16.5% of Android users are now running Jelly Bean (Android 4.1+). The rest of the...

Eric March 5, 2013 8

Android gamers rejoice, another Humble Bundle is upon us and packed full of awesome games for us to play. Six awesome looking games await you should you choose to donate a few dollars, which can go all to developers or charity depending on how you want to...

Tim March 5, 2013 42

Final Fantasy Dimensions has hit its one year anniversary on Google Play. To celebrate, they are hosting a pretty sweet 50% off sale on the $20 title, bringing it to just $10. I know what you're thinking - "Hey Tim, I'm an Android user. $10 is a lot of cash!"...

Tim March 5, 2013 26

This morning, you can download the brand new browser from Opera. Don't worry, Opera Mini is still there, but this is the complete package based on a webkit rendering engine. It currently has a beta tag alongside, but so far, it seems to be packed with great...

Kellen March 5, 2013 73

The 150.3MB update for Verizon's version of the Samsung Galaxy S3 that was approved yesterday is already rolling out. The update jumps the phone up to build VRBMB1 and Android 4.1.2. It should improve Bluetooth, predictive text in the keyboard, email syncing,...

Tim March 5, 2013 32

According to an inside source, Google is preparing a new online shopping service called "Google Shopping Express." The service is said to be a direct competitor to Amazon's Prime and eBay Now, delivering same-day packages from major retailers such as Target...

Tim March 5, 2013 20

This morning, we are getting the official word from Samsung and Verizon as to when we will finally see the Galaxy Note 10.1, equipped with VZW's 4G LTE, hit retail stores and online. With the price set at $599.99, customers can go check out the Note 10.1 in...

Kellen March 5, 2013 107

Speaking at the Deutsche Bank 2013 Media, Internet & Telecom Conference, Verizon CFO Fran "ShamWow" Shammo brought to life the idea that his company will likely start to sell VoLTE devices by the end of this year or early 2014 and that they will help...

How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 107

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 107

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 107

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 107

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 107

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 107

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 107

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 107

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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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Android Distribution Numbers Updated for March, Jelly Bean Slowly Rises as the Rest Fall (Updated)

Humble Bundle 5 is Now Live, Choose Your Price to Help Charity and Developers

Final Fantasy Dimensions Turns One on Google Play, Celebrates With 50% Off Sale

Opera Browser Beta for Android Now Up in Google Play

Verizon Galaxy S3 Update to Android 4.1.2 Already Rolling Out

Google Takes Aim at Amazon Prime, Building a Same Day Express Shopping Service

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 With Verizon 4G LTE to Hit Stores March 7 for $600

Verizon Plans to Launch VoLTE Phones by End of This Year to Help Lower Subsidies