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Can’t Wait for Ubuntu and Android To Merge? Try This Slick Live Wallpaper

Eric January 17, 2013 22

One of my favorite parts of the Ubuntu Phone OS was the homescreen you are brought to when you power the phone on. Luckily for me, I'm not alone and some developers got together to make that design into a nifty live wallpaper. Once installed the wallpaper...

Kellen January 17, 2013 36

Google CEO Larry Page sat down for a lengthy interview with Wired recently that covered a number of big, broad topics. As one would expect, Android, Motorola, Google+, and competitors like Apple and Facebook highlight the conversation. Page, who typically...

Eric January 17, 2013 14

Provided we actually get Google Glass at some point, one of the main problems would be interacting with it. You can't smudge your glasses with your dirty fingers, so how does one type and select options for the device? Today, Google filed for a patent that...

Tim January 17, 2013 42

In a recent conference, Qualcomm's CEO Paul Jacobs was not afraid to let the people know his true feelings for Samsung's new Exynos 5 Octa processor. In short, it's a meaningless number. A publicity stunt by Samsung to draw favorable attention their way. ...

Tim January 17, 2013 46

Looks like we can "confirm" at least one device launch scheduled for this year's MWC. This morning, SamMobile has confirmed specifications for an upcoming Galaxy Note 8.0 from Samsung, which is said to be ready for unveiling at next month's event in Barcelona....

Kellen January 17, 2013 34

This morning, Google updated the Nexus Q page in Google Play to read "no longer available for sale." This may not seem like news at first glance, but up until today, the page read "This device is not for sale at this time," giving us some hope that it would...

Kellen January 17, 2013 98

Hey, look, more bad news for owners of the Verizon Galaxy Nexus, the forever stepchild of the "Nexus" franchise. The Sprint version of the same exact phone, has an official Android 4.2.1 update that can be downloaded and installed this very moment. It's not...

Tim January 17, 2013 43

It has been an interesting ride for the Nexus 4, with spotty availability and then two companies basically pointing the finger at each other with who to blame for said spottiness. Finally, LG's French Director of Communication, Cathy Robin has spoken out on...

How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 43

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 43

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 43

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 43

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 43

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 43

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 43

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 43

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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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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Can’t Wait for Ubuntu and Android To Merge? Try This Slick Live Wallpaper

Larry Page Talks Motorola’s Future Disruptive Products, Scoffs at Apple’s Thermonuclear War

Google Glass Ain’t Dead! Google Files For Virtual Keyboard Patent in Relation To Glass

Qualcomm CEO: Samsung’s Exynos 5 Octa Nothing More Than a Publicity Stunt

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Specs Reportedly Confirmed Ahead of MWC Unveiling

Nexus Q Status Changes to “No Longer Available For Sale” From “Not for Sale at This Time”

Sprint Galaxy Nexus 4.2.1 Update Available for Download, Verizon Owners Left Behind Again

LG’s French Director of Communication Speaks on Nexus 4 Supply Issues, Takes Blame Off of LG Again