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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...

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

Tim February 5, 2026 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 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