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Skype for Android Updated, Brings Portrait Calling For Tablets

Tim January 24, 2013 8

Remember when Skype came to Android? If not, I'll refresh your memory. It was a rainy Thursday morning on March 25, 2010 and to everyone's dismay, the app didn't even support WiFi. It was indeed, a failure. But now, it's almost two years later and Skype is a...

Tim January 24, 2013 17

This afternoon, AT&T's Q4 of 2012 earnings have gone up, although it's really hard to take our eyes off the of the Apple stock ticker. AT&T posted a profit of $0.44 per share on sales totaling $32.6 billion in revenue. In comparison to 2011's Q4, the...

Eric January 24, 2013 27

We know that many of the readers here decided to back the OUYA Android-powered game console through Kickstarter a while back, so today's news will be welcome. OUYA let some people get their hands around the controller that will be accompanying the console and...

Kellen January 24, 2013 25

Remember the pink DROID RAZR M that we told you about yesterday? It's now available! If you can withstand the 4-block long lines that are likely forming for this limited edition Valentine's Day-inspired device, then you'll be pleased to learn that it'll only...

Eric January 24, 2013 100

With all the smack talk that Nokia's CEO Stephen Elop does about Android, you wonder if there is any time left in the day to worry about his own ecosystem. During the conference to discuss Nokia's Q4 earnings, Elop couldn't help but name drop Android and speak...

Tim January 24, 2013 24

Here is a close up on the exterior of the new Exynos 5 Octa processor from Samsung. Not much to say, but it sure is pretty. From the rumors floating around, we can hope to see this chip in the upcoming Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 3 devices. But of course,...

Tim January 24, 2013 37

This morning, Koush released an updated version of Carbon, his backup app that has been making the rounds and receiving a lot of great attention. In this update, he has allowed non-rooted users to get into the game, with the help of a desktop application that...

Kellen January 24, 2013 21

Earlier in the week, Sony announced their brand new take on a tablet, the Xperia Tablet Z. With similar design language to the Xperia Z smartphone, they look a lot alike only this is obviously, much bigger. Shortly after its unveiling, media in Japan was able...

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

Kellen December 18, 2025 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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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Skype for Android Updated, Brings Portrait Calling For Tablets

AT&T Posts 2012 Q4 Earnings, Sells 10.2 Million Smartphones In Just Three Months

OUYA Listens to Feedback on Controller Design, Makes a Few Tweaks

Verizon Shows Off New Pink RAZR M in Latest Commercial

Nokia CEO: Google Closing the Doors on Android’s Open Ecosystem

Close Look: Samsung Posts Close Up of Exynos 5 Octa Processor

Koush Releases Updated Carbon Beta, Non-Rooted Users Can Now Have Fun

Sony Xperia Tablet Z Makes First Hands-on Appearance in Video