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Original DROID RAZR Receiving Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Build 98.72.8 (Updated)

Kellen December 24, 2012 694

According to a number of readers with the original RAZR and RAZR MAXX, a massive update weighing in at 331MB and build number 98.72.8 is pushing out. There are no signs of an official update going out from any of the regular spots, so we aren't sure if this is...

Tim December 24, 2012 22

It's confirmed! 2013 is actually spelled "1080." At this year's CES, we are sure to see a ton of devices sporting 1080p displays, but according to the newest leaks, add ZTE's Grand S to the list as confirmed. Other than its 5" display and uni-body design, not...

Kellen December 24, 2012 8

Gameloft isn't the only Android app company holding a sale this week. In fact, a number of our favorite apps continue to drop in price. We've already done a couple of deal round-ups that you may want to check out, however, this is the most current list which...

Tim December 24, 2012 71

We as consumers are beginning to feel more comfortable about larger devices. They may not fit the needs of everyone, but there is certainly a market for the super-sized smartphone. Currently, the Galaxy Note 2 is the pinnacle of overly sized phones, but Huawei...

Kellen December 24, 2012 34

Since release, the POGO pins on the bottom of the Nexus 10 have gone unused thanks to a lack of accessories that can take advantage of them. We've seen a charger or two pop up on various Android forums, but today, we get one on eBay that can actually be...

Tim December 24, 2012 39

Depending on your fondness of certain words in music, the Scan and Match feature that Google implemented to Google Music may leave you quite upset. Scan and Match quickly tags music you are uploading and instead of uploading the entire file, it makes the...

Kellen December 24, 2012 11

Being a holiday week and all, Gameloft has gone ahead and slashed many of their Android titles from $6.99 down to $0.99. We aren't sure how long the deal will last, but we'd recommend jumping on them in a hurry. You'll find titles like N.O.V.A. 2 and 3,...

Kellen December 24, 2012 39

Verizon and HTC continue to upgrade "yourself" in this latest commercial for the DROID DNA. In it, they decide to finally touch on the phone's most important selling feature, the 1080p display, something they failed to do in the opening spot. Can someone...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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 694

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 694

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 694

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 694

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 694

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 694

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 694

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 694

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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Original DROID RAZR Receiving Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Build 98.72.8 (Updated)

ZTE’s 5″ Grand S Features 1080p Display, Will Be Unveiled at CES

Google Play Holiday Sales Round-up #3: Swiftkey, Beautiful Widgets, HD Widgets, and More

Huawei’s 6.1″ Ascend Mate Officially Crosses the Line of Being “Un-Pocketable”

Nexus 10 Pogo Charger Appears on eBay for $19.99

Google’s Scan and Match Feature Isn’t a Fan of Explicit Music

Gameloft Drops Most of Their Android Games to $0.99 for the Holidays

Verizon’s New HTC DROID DNA Commercial Finally Mentions 1080p Display