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The Hell With Nexus Phones on Carriers, It’s Time to Leave Subsidies and Contracts Behind [Opinion]

Kellen January 29, 2013 308

If you asked me back in late 2011, how I felt about a Nexus coming to Verizon, I'd probably have thrown out phrases like "greatest day in smartphone history" or "Verizon finally woke up!" Boy, how things have changed in just over a year. After over a month of...

Tim January 29, 2013 4

Here is another interesting game that just arrived for Android. It's called, Zombie Road Trip. You take the wheel of a vehicle that is sent on its way, going up and down the platform-style levels, running over and blowing up as many zombies as you can. While...

Tim January 29, 2013 62

Here is one to throw into the WTF category. Ever wanted some jeans that were tailor made to fit your smartphone? In this day and age, something like this shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone. These are called WTFJeans. The pockets, made to fit the iPhone 5...

Eric January 29, 2013 57

T-Mobile said they would eventually be moving towards a 4G LTE future and away from their HSPA+ network. Today, we have seen the first signs of this promise. XDA user, RunsWithWood noticed this morning that his unlocked Galaxy Note magically had LTE service in...

Eric January 29, 2013 4

Acer made a bit of a splash at CES this year by announcing the Iconia B1, a $150 7" tablet that comes equipped with Jelly Bean. Acer has their sights set squarely on the Nexus 7's low price point and is looking to do them one better, but there might be more...

Tim January 29, 2013 30

Today, we are getting our first look at an upcoming Aliens Vs. Predator game called, Evolution. You may or may not know this, but I am a diehard Aliens franchise fan. And yes, I will argue till the cows come home that Prometheus was in fact, an Aliens prequel....

Tim January 29, 2013 54

According to a report out of Strategy Analytics, Android Q4 marketshare showed a 38% growth over last year's, totaling at a 70.1% worldwide domination. Last year, during this same time, Android held a respectable 51.3%, followed by Apple's iOS at just 23.6%....

Tim January 29, 2013 12

If you have the time to get addicted to another game, then check out 14px. It is a slick platformer with as I mentioned, a kick ass soundtrack. The game's objective is rather straightforward - you are a black blob and your job is to save the other blobs while...

What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 12

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 308

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 308

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 308

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 308

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 308

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 308

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 308

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 308

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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The Hell With Nexus Phones on Carriers, It’s Time to Leave Subsidies and Contracts Behind [Opinion]

Zombie Road Trip, a Good Mix of Killing the Undead and Flying Skills Needed

Want Some Jeans Made Specifically For Your Smartphone? Check Out WTFJeans

First Signs of T-Mobile’s 4G LTE Appear in Kansas City

Acer Exec Hints At Low-Priced, Quad-Core 8 and 10″ Tablets Coming Soon

First Alien Vs. Predator Evolution Trailer Released, Marked as “Coming Soon”

Android Crushes Competition, Captures 70% of World’s Smartphone Marketshare in Q4

14px for Android, Combines Awesome Soundtrack and Fast-Paced Platformer Action