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Verizon Galaxy Note 2 Bootloader Unlocked Again, After Latest Update

Kellen January 28, 2013 22

When Verizon released a surprise update to the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 that was listed as nothing more than a "security patch," we knew it meant only one thing - they had locked the bootloader again. Since then, users who updated early have been waiting...

Kellen January 28, 2013 24

Care to save $10 on your Nexus 7 purchase? Groupon is currently running a deal for a "manufacturer refurbished" 16GB version of the popular Android tablet, though we're still trying to figure out if the $10 you would save over a brand new one is worth it....

Eric January 28, 2013 21

You can consider the HTC M7 in full hypebeast mode in these last few weeks heading up to MWC this year. HTC's supposed new flagship phone is leaking left and right and today we get to take a look at the chassis for the device as compared to other recent HTC...

Tim January 25, 2013 5

It has certainly been a long one, but we finally made it to Friday. This week, we got to talk about the mysterious Moto "X" phone, saw HTC's M7 in the wild, and chatted up about how we almost got screwed by a potential Siri purchase by Verizon instead of Apple...

Tim January 25, 2013 9

To lead us into the weekend, let's go get some cheap apps. For a limited time, you can pick up EA's Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12 for two bucks, Puddle THD for a single dollar, AccuWeather Platinum for another dollar, and a ton more. Is it bad that I'm still upset...

Kellen January 25, 2013 11

If tinkering in Chrome is something that warms your pants, then be sure to install the latest version of Chrome Beta for Android, as it added support for "chrome://flags" and its experimental features. In this section, you'll see a number of items listed, some...

Tim January 25, 2013 31

Well, this is a bummer, but we sort of planned for it. Recently, Google announced they would be holding a Google Glass Foundry event, where developers could get early access to Google Glass and the development platform that surrounds it. To the public's...

Kellen January 25, 2013 274

Just over a year after being released as one of the most anticipated devices in Android history (in communities like ours), the Verizon version of the Galaxy Nexus is no longer available. The last we saw of the G-Nex was when Big Red killed off the 32GB...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 274

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 274

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 274

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 274

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 274

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 274

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 274

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 274

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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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Verizon Galaxy Note 2 Bootloader Unlocked Again, After Latest Update

Groupon Selling a Refurbished Nexus 7 16GB for $189 – I Guess That’s a Deal

Video: HTC M7 Chassis Leaks, Gets Compared to Other HTC Phones

This Week in the Life of DROID: 1/25/2013

App Sales Roundup: Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12, Puddle THD, and Plenty More

Chrome Beta for Android Adds Support for Experimental Features

Just As We Feared, Google Holding Glass Foundry Attendees to Strict NDA

R.I.P Galaxy Nexus LTE – Device No Longer Available From Verizon