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OMG: Rooted, Deodexed, Debloated ICS ROM Released for the HTC Thunderbolt

Tim February 11, 2013 62

Now that the official Ice Cream Sandwich build for the Thunderbolt has been released and pushed out to remaining owners (I hear crickets), developers are already working their magic. Last week, a developer released a rooted, deodexed, and more importantly,...

Tim February 11, 2013 8

Over in Thailand, ASUS made the MeMo Pad 10 official at a mobile expo. The device, which we have seen and wrote about a couple of times, comes with a 10" WXGA display, a Tegra 3 processor, 1GB of RAM, and slot for a microSD which allows for additional storage...

Kellen February 11, 2013 17

LightFlow, one of our favorite notification apps, received an update this morning that added support for the Pebble smartwatch (our review). In the app, you'll now see an option to "Send to Pebble." If checked, your Pebble watch will vibrate with a...

Kellen February 11, 2013 91

The wireless charging Orb for the Google Nexus 4 is now available through Google Play for $59.99. Originally teased during its unveiling day on October 29, the Orb has been the single accessory for this phone that we have been excited to get our hands on....

Tim February 11, 2013 95

Custom ROM's are still a large part of this community, with two of the top dogs being AOKP and Paranoid Android for a multitude of devices. If you are currently running one of their previous builds, then it looks like it is time to update. Over the weekend, a...

Tim February 11, 2013 26

Over the weekend, it appears that a Samsung-branded Qi wireless charging unit hit the FCC. That's neat, but it leaves us wondering - which device in their lineup can we expect this to be marketed with? Could this be a super late arrival for the Galaxy S3/Note...

Kellen February 11, 2013 198

According to Nike's official and verified Twitter Support account, they are no longer working on an Android app that can be paired with the Nike Fuelband and are instead putting their focus on iOS and the web. To call this news "disappointing" would be a gross...

Kellen February 11, 2013 8

Thanks to coupon code "RARMNJ1320" you can grab a 32GB Nexus 7 from RadioShack for $229.99 along with free shipping. That's a total savings of 26.99. Keep in mind that Google is currently selling the 32GB version for $249 and will then charge you $14 to have...

How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 62

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 62

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 62

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 62

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 62

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 62

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 62

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 62

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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OMG: Rooted, Deodexed, Debloated ICS ROM Released for the HTC Thunderbolt

ASUS MeMo Pad 10″ Made Official at Thailand Mobile Expo

LightFlow Update Adds Pebble Support For Notifications, Makes Possibilities Mostly Endless

Nexus 4 Wireless Charging Orb Now Available Through Google Play for $60

Custom ROM Monday: AOKP JB-MR1 Build 3 and Paranoid Android 3+

Samsung Qi Wireless Charger Stops at the FCC, We Wonder Which Device Will Utilize It

Nike: We’re Not Working on a Nike Fuelband Android App (Updated)

RadioShack Selling 32GB Nexus 7 for $229 Plus Free Shipping With Coupon