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Nexus 4 8GB Now Temporarily Out of Stock From Google Play

Kellen February 8, 2013 26

The Nexus 4 returned to the Google Play store last week after an almost two-month long absence. At first, it appeared as if stock levels were holding strong, even after Google switched the shipping time frame to "3-4 weeks" within the first 5 days for the 8GB...

Kellen February 8, 2013 20

This morning, T-Mobile dropped the price of the 16GB Nexus 4 to $50 on-contract after a $50 mail-in-rebate. The other day, we highlighted a deal that LetsTalk was having which brought the price down to about $76, but this is now much more appealing. Plus, it...

Kellen February 8, 2013 28

It's still sort of wild to think that a 3-year old phone with "Verizon" branded across the top continues to receive updates. Yes, the DROID Incredible is apparently still alive and kickin' in the pockets of many, enough that Big Red thought it needed to reduce...

Kellen February 7, 2013 72

Smartwatches seem to be all the rage these days. From indie Kickstarter funded projects like Pebble to big dogs like Sony and Motorola, everyone is taking their stab at second displays that attach to your wrist. As if the giant 5.5" screened-smartphones weren'...

Tim February 7, 2013 75

Now this right here is a "smartwatch," folks! Pictured above is the Neptune Pine. So, what makes this different from the Pebble and the Metawatch devices we have been checking out? Well, how about the fact that it's running a semi-full version of the Android...

Kellen February 7, 2013 59

According to Pacific Crest analyst Michael McConnell, the next version of the Nexus 7 will feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) processor instead of NVIDIA's next-gen Tegra 4. Because of Qualcomm's tighter integration with modem technology, McConnell...

Tim February 7, 2013 48

Need some more cloud storage? How about 25GB, for free? Box, a leader in cloud storage among Dropbox and other top names, is hosting a special promo for all new sign-ups. To take advantage of this deal, all you need is an email address and Internet access. For...

Eric February 7, 2013 21

There's no phone bigger (in size or hype) right now than Samsung's Galaxy Note 2. While there may have only been 2 color options when this device launched, Samsung has been making up ground on giving us different shades to pick from. Just in time for Valentine...

What’s Your Carrier’s Device Unlock Policy: T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T

Kellen January 21, 2026 21

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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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 21

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

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Samsung Makes New Bixby Official in One UI 8.5 With Perplexity AI

Kellen January 20, 2026 21

The betas of One UI 8.5, as well as supposedly leaked screenshots, showed a potentially renewed investment in Bixby from...

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How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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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Nexus 4 8GB Now Temporarily Out of Stock From Google Play

T-Mobile Drops Nexus 4 to $50 On-contract Until February 18

Original DROID Incredible Reboot Fixing Update Now Rolling Out

Thursday Poll: Interested in a SmartWatch?

Neptune Pine Smartwatch Features Full 3G Radios and Skinned Android OS

Analyst Claims New Nexus 7 Will Ditch Tegra Chip in Favor of Qualcomm, Arrives in Q2 of This Year

Box is Offering 25GB of Free Cloud Storage For New Sign-ups

Who Needs Chocolate? Nothing Says “Happy Valentine’s Day” Like a Pink Galaxy Note 2