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ARCHOS Intros Platinum Line of Tablets – HD IPS Displays, Quad-Core CPU’s and 2GB of RAM

Tim February 14, 2013 32

Today, ARCHOS announced their new Platinum Range tablet lineup. There are three tablets and each boast some pretty noteworthy specifications. There is an 8" slate called the 80 Platinum, a 9.7" called the 97 Platinum, and an enormous 11.6" beast called (you...

Tim February 14, 2013 68

Last night during the Droid Life Show, we received a tip about a potential security risk through Google Play. Apparently, when you buy an application through Google Play, certain information is sent to the developer of the app such as your full name, billing...

Kellen February 14, 2013 14

Since it's Valentine's Day, it seemed only fitting to share the newest wallpaper from the Android Foundry. Look at that cute little Bugdroid destroying a beautiful white wall with a can of red paint, all for the sake of today's holiday. <3 Download a...

Kellen February 14, 2013 40

The factory images for the Android 4.2.2 (JDQ39) update that was released this week to a number of Nexus devices have now been posted. We're seeing images for the Nexus 4, Nexus 10, Nexus 7 (HSPA+ too), and Galaxy Nexus (both "takju" and "yakju"). Be sure to...

Tim February 14, 2013 22

In a recent press release, Qualcomm felt like it would be a good idea to remind folks that having a Snapdragon processor in your mobile device is a good thing. If you have noticed that while charging your Snapdragon-powered smartphone/tablet that it charges...

Tim February 14, 2013 37

Through their social media accounts, HTC has been posting up videos and pictures everyday of their upcoming HTC ONE device, previously known as the M7. For me, I enjoy these games that they play as it's just a way to look deeper into images and see if we can...

Kellen February 14, 2013 31

According to sources who spoke with HTC Source, the HTC One (formerly the M7) will launch in the U.S. on March 22 through AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile. The device will come in both 32GB and 64GB variants at $199 and $299 on-contract, respectively. It will...

Tim February 14, 2013 25

Well I hate to say it, but I called this one. Today, to celebrate 16 years of business, Tamagotchi has come to Android. Yes, it is very hard to believe it has been that long since these little creatures were all the craze, but while I can admit to being a fan...

YouTube Music Lyrics Feature Now Behind Premium Paywall

Tim February 9, 2026 25

Bad news, non-Premium subscribers who use YouTube Music -- the lyrics tab is officially behind a paywall. The feature, if you...

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ChatGPT Gets Ads Starting Today

Tim February 9, 2026 25

If you caught the "Big Game" last night, you might've seen a few ads that teased the fact that OpenAI will begin testing ads...

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Buzzkill: Galaxy S26 Ultra Won’t Have Built-in Magnets

Tim February 5, 2026 25

Leading up to today, the general consensus was that the entire Galaxy S26 lineup would feature built-in magnets, bringing the...

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Google Shows Off Pixel 10a Because It’s Done With Leaks

Kellen February 4, 2026 25

The Pixel 10a will launch February 18, and that's official news from Google. As the leaks continue to pile up, Google has...

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2026 February Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen February 3, 2026 25

Google Pixel February 2026 update now available for download on the Pixel 7a up through the Pixel 10 series. The February...

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Where’s the February Pixel Update?

Kellen February 2, 2026 25

Pixel updates are no longer released on the first Monday of the month, as Google has shifted to a schedule that gives it more...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Specs

Kellen January 30, 2026 25

The Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks with a set of specs, including the camera, battery size, processor, and dimensions. Samsung still...

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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 29, 2026 25

Both T-Mobile and AT&T have seen several years in a row of steady customer growth, likely because of improvements to...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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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ARCHOS Intros Platinum Line of Tablets – HD IPS Displays, Quad-Core CPU’s and 2GB of RAM

Potential “Google Play Privacy Flaw” is Probably Nothing to Worry Over

Download: Represent Android and Valentine’s Day With This Wallpaper

Android 4.2.2 (JDQ39) Factory Images Posted for Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 4, 10, and 7

Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 1.0 Allows Your Device to Charge Up to 40% Faster

HTC Continues to Tease the ONE, Can We Confirm Its Design Now?

HTC One to Launch on March 22 in the U.S. Through AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile?

Tamagotchi Digital Pet Gets Resurrected for Android to Celebrate Sweet 16