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Verizon Galaxy S3 Update to Android 4.1.2 Already Rolling Out

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...

Kellen March 5, 2013 32

Unlocked phone reseller, Expansys, has created its own Samsung Galaxy S4 landing page ahead of launch with a set of renders and specs, most of which all seem just a bit fishy. If you jump below, you'll quickly realize that the pictures used are the same...

Kellen March 4, 2013 93

With the Android 4.2.2 update dropping tonight for the Galaxy Nexus LTE, we thought it was the perfect time to do a recap of some of the new features that came after 4.1. We know that not all of you jumped on to 4.2 ROMs as soon as they were released and...

Kellen March 4, 2013 72

The new radios from the Android 4.2.2 (JDQ39) for the Galaxy Nexus LTE on Verizon that was released tonight are now available in .zip form. Thanks to XDA member mwalt2, this file should be flashable over any current G-Nex radios as it includes the full radio....

Kellen March 4, 2013 213

Over the weekend, our buddy El Madhatter sent us a screenshot of his Galaxy Nexus test device which had received an update to Android 4.2.2 (JDQ39). This caused some excitement around the DL community, as in the past when we had seen leaks from him, they were...

Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Crazy New Privacy Display Feature

Kellen February 23, 2026 213

We showed you earlier that someone was able to buy a Galaxy S26 Ultra super early by paying an enormous sum of money in Dubai...

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Here’s the Nothing Phone 4a

Kellen February 23, 2026 213

Nothing is preparing to fully reveal the Nothing Phone 4a on March 5, so the teasing of this next device is reaching new...

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

Kellen February 18, 2026 213

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 213

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 213

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 213

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 213

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 213

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 73

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 73

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 73

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 73

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 73

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 73

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 73

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 73

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 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

Expansys Posts Up What It Believes to be Official Galaxy S4 Specs, Looks Questionable (Updated)

Video: First Look at Android 4.2.2 on the Verizon Galaxy Nexus

Download: New Radios From Galaxy Nexus LTE 4.2.2 Update

Download: Android 4.2.2 (JDQ39) for the Galaxy Nexus LTE on Verizon