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Nexus 4 Android 4.2.1 “occam” Factory Image Returns

Kellen February 5, 2013 9

The factory image for the Nexus 4 "occam" has returned today. After somewhat of an absence that the Android team couldn't comment on, it's now back for your downloading pleasure. It's Android 4.2.1 build JOP40D. No, it's not the mysterious 4.2.2 or anything....

Tim February 5, 2013 39

I came across this icon pack last night in Google Play and really enjoyed the look of it. It's called, Vivid and the pack really catches the eye with that glimmer each icon gives off. Inside the pack, which costs a single $1, is 1,000 icons so there shouldn't...

Kellen February 5, 2013 145

According to our inbox, and various Android forums like XDA, the Ice Cream Sandwich update that Verizon approved last week for the HTC Thunderbolt, is rolling out now. As expected, the update is a whoppin' 395MB, but that's expected with the big jump from...

Tim February 5, 2013 20

Late last night, NVIDIA decided to continue its tease fest of Project SHIELD to the Android/Gaming communities. We still have no release dates and no pricing, but sure, let's go ahead and watch some more demos of this thing in action. This time, we have them...

Kellen February 5, 2013 33

The OUYA team announced this morning through the Wall Street Journal that they have teamed up with Target, Amazon, Best Buy, and Gamestop to sell their inexpensive, Android-based consoles at launch in June. At a price of $99.99, with additional controllers...

Kellen February 5, 2013 103

Verizon may have killed off the Galaxy Nexus LTE, but that doesn't mean it's gone for good. Deal sites like Ice Monkey have "recertified" versions in stock at insanely low prices for those who aren't willing to leave Big Red yet still want that Nexus...

Stitcher Radio for Android Receives Full Makeover in Latest Update

Kellen February 4, 2013 3

Stitcher, one of the most popular podcast services on the planet, gave its Android application a full makeover this morning. The app's new UI takes notes from some of the new Android design guidelines, with its use of a fully swipe-able column style browsing...

Kellen February 4, 2013 126

Developer Francois Beaufort, the guy who first pointed out that Chrome would be receiving Google Now-like notifications, posted up the screenshot you are seeing above to his G+ account, today. In the shot, we are seeing at least two things that have grabbed...

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

Tim February 5, 2026 126

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 126

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 126

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 126

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 126

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 126

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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Chrome Gets 5 Wild New Gemini AI Features

Kellen January 28, 2026 126

Google has essentially launched its new vision for Chrome today with an announcement for several new Gemini-powered features...

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Galaxy Z TriFold US Sales Open January 30, Priced at $2,899

Tim January 27, 2026 126

Samsung has confirmed Galaxy Z TriFold availability for the US. The trifold will go on sale starting January 30, priced at $2...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 Android 4.2.1 “occam” Factory Image Returns

Vivid Icon Pack, Brings 1,000 Shiny and Vibrant Icons to Your Homescreen

Ice Cream Sandwich Update for the HTC Thunderbolt Rolling Out Now!

NVIDIA Teases More Project SHIELD, This Time With Borderlands 2

OUYA to be Sold Through Amazon, Target, Best Buy, and Gamestop in June for $100

Verizon Galaxy Nexus Available for $219 Without Contract

Stitcher Radio for Android Receives Full Makeover in Latest Update

Is This the Icon for a New All-in-One Messaging Service From Google?