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Jelly Bean 4.1.2 Update for Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Update is Here

Tim January 15, 2013 22

This morning, owners of the Galaxy Note 10.1 from Samsung have started to see the Android 4.1.2 update hit their tablets. It's been a bit of a wait, but it brings a lot of bug fixes and also fixes the Exynos exploit that we briefly touched on earlier last...

Kellen January 15, 2013 90

Smartwatches are all the rage these days. Everyone seems to want to feel more connected to their smartphone, a product we already can't peel our eyes away from for two minutes. We have seen Pebble, one of the more highly regarded products, along with I'm Watch...

Eric January 15, 2013 44

The Galaxy Nexus for Sprint may have felt like an afterthought to many, but it seems that the Nexus device is finally getting the update love that it deserves. While this is far from being official from Sprint or Google, a build of Jelly Bean, Android 4.2.1...

Kellen January 15, 2013 26

Just in case the front notification light on your device wasn't getting the job done, we wanted to point out this app called FlashME that turns your phone's rear camera flash into the ultimate notifier. In the free version, you can set it up to flash during...

Tim January 15, 2013 62

Remember when word spread that the pebble blue variant of the Galaxy S3 was to be delayed all due to the back plate? Well, Samsung is going on record and has released their official wordy account of what took place, what steps they took to correct the issue,...

Kellen January 15, 2013 60

It has been a while since we last put together a "favorite" apps list, so today, we thought we'd do just that. Over the last few months, we have seen a number of incredibly well-designed apps pop up on Google Play, many of which that we haven't had a chance to...

Tim January 15, 2013 56

If you are in the market for a more unconventional launcher to put on your Android device, then look no further. This is QM Launcher, short for Quantum Matrix Launcher. Instead of using an app drawer that so many are familiar with, you put your apps into the...

Kellen January 15, 2013 94

After Google's UK director called supply of its Nexus 4 "scarce and erratic" from LG, rumors have begun to suggest that LG may have cut orders to focus on future devices of their own. While those rumors are unconfirmed, what we do have now is an LG exec...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 94

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 94

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 94

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 94

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 94

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 94

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 94

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 94

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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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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Jelly Bean 4.1.2 Update for Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Update is Here

This Google “Time” Smartwatch UI Concept is Neat

Android 4.2.1 Build Leaks for Sprint Galaxy Nexus, Flashable Through ODIN

FlashME Turns Your Android Phone’s Flash Into a Notification Light

Samsung Reflects on Disaster That Could Have Been, All Thanks to a Battery Cover

10 Android Apps to Check Out: Fitocracy, Battery Boom, Snap Camera, and More

QM Launcher Adds a New Dimension to Your Homescreen

LG Reportedly Sees No Issues in Nexus 4 Supply Shortages