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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...

Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 21

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 21

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 21

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 21

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 21

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 21

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 21

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 21

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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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