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Ubuntu Developer Preview to Arrive February 21 for Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 4

Tim February 15, 2013 31

If you are either an Ubuntu enthusiast or developer looking to get your hands on the new touch-based Ubuntu smartphone OS, then February 21 is your big day. The images and open source code will become available for Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 4 devices through...

Tim February 15, 2013 13

This morning, Opera Software, the makers of the popular mobile browser, went ahead and announced their purchasing of Skyfire. For now, Skyfire will still operate as an independent entity and continue to develop and support Skyfire Browser for its users. Over...

Tim February 15, 2013 7

Looking to score a new Nexus 7 with some other goodies thrown in, all for just $259? If you head over to eBay, one seller (with a good seller rating) , Buydig, is bundling a new 32GB Nexus 7 with some Xtreme audio ear buds, a $30 Visa gift card, and free...

Kellen February 15, 2013 24

The team behind Chameleon Launcher sent out a Kickstarter update this morning to show off a couple of sneak peek videos for a new beta that should become available within a couple of weeks. One of those videos (embedded above) is a look at the new beta running...

Kellen February 15, 2013 109

Leaked last night thanks again to @evleaks, this is more than likely what the HTC One will look like in black. Now, we have poked a lot of fun at the new HTC One (formerly M7) in white over its resemblance to the back of the iPhone 5, but this black version...

Kellen February 14, 2013 157

A Samsung device by the model number SCH-I545 has been listed in a new benchmark over at Nenamark, leaving us with one question - is this Verizon's Galaxy S4? We ask simply because the Galaxy S3 on Verizon was the SCH-I535 and Samsung typically follows a...

Tim February 14, 2013 21

It isn't the biggest update, but for anyone who enjoys changing up the look of their Facebook profile, the best thing to do is change your cover photo. Starting today, Android users can change their cover right from the timeline, setting uploaded pictures...

Kellen February 14, 2013 43

Earlier in the week, we first reported on a new app from Android Engineer Roman Nurik called DashClock. Since that report, it seems to have taken the Android app world by storm, prompting all sorts of praise and a hope for future compatibility from other top...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 43

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 43

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 43

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 43

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 43

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 43

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 43

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 43

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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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Ubuntu Developer Preview to Arrive February 21 for Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 4

Opera Software Acquires Skyfire Browser For $155 Million

32GB Nexus 7 Bundled With Ear Buds and $30 Visa Gift Card Selling For $260

Video: Sneak Peek at the New Chameleon Launcher Beta on Nexus 4 and 7

HTC iPhone 5 errr…One in Black Makes First Appearance

Samsung SCH-I545 Benchmarked With 1.9GHz Snapdragon Processor and 1080p Display, Verizon’s Galaxy S4?

Facebook for Android Receives Update, Same With Temple Run 2

Falcon Pro Update Adds DashClock Extension – Here are Some Others Too