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Amazon Mobile for Android Updated, Alerts You When Your Packages Ship and Arrive

Kellen December 19, 2012 26

If for some reason you aren't running Jelly Bean, meaning you don't have access to Google Now's amazing package tracking prowess, then you may want to update your Amazon Mobile app. In the latest update that dropped this afternoon, Amazon has included shipment...

Tim December 19, 2012 28

Looks like Google might have found a way to make some quick cash off of their Motorola acquisition. In a press release from Arris, another maker of cable and Internet boxes, they have reached a deal with Google to take control of that business to the sum of $2...

Kellen December 19, 2012 51

Sorry, Apple, but according to Apple Insider, your pinch-to-zoom patent has been invalidated by the USPTO. This patent (7,844,915 claim 8) was a major player in Apple's initial win over Samsung back in August, but it's still unclear if this will change any of...

Tim December 19, 2012 15

Over the weekend, an exploit was found within Samsung's Exynos processor that powers many devices, including the new Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2. The exploit, if used by a malicious application, could potentially take control of the device's RAM, which would...

Kellen December 19, 2012 77

ESPN's Scorecenter app received a major update today, one that includes a complete UI overhaul. As seen in the screenshots below, you now have a cleaner panel-to-panel viewing experience and an experience that no longer feels like it was built in 2009 as a...

Tim December 19, 2012 17

Today, T-Mobile has started to push out an update to their Galaxy Note 2 owners. For anyone out there that owns this phone on T-Mo, be happy. The update brings the ever-so-popular multi-window feature that Note 2 owners can't seem to get enough of. The feature...

Tim December 19, 2012 39

Today, Samsung placed on their site the landing page for the Verizon Galaxy Note 2 "Developer Edition." This is great for folks who have waited patiently, but the device has already been available through Big Red for a few weeks. Kind of sad that these don't...

Tim December 19, 2012 42

Google just published a spot for the Nexus 4 on YouTube, showing off that lovely Photo Sphere feature yet again. This time, Google is out to change the way we shoot our holiday family photos, which is just fine with me. Good luck getting the kids to stay still...

Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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’s Latest Ad Pokes at iPhone for Copying Its Features, iPhone 17 Rumors

Kellen May 6, 2025 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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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Amazon Mobile for Android Updated, Alerts You When Your Packages Ship and Arrive

Google Sells Off Motorola Cable and Internet Box Business For $2.35 Billion

Apple’s Pinch-to-Zoom Patent Ruled Invalid by USPTO

Samsung Issues Statement Regarding Exynos Exploit, Software Fix On The Way

ESPN Scorecenter for Android Receives Complete UI Overhaul

T-Mobile Galaxy Note 2 Update Now Live, Brings Multi-Window Feature

Verizon Galaxy Note 2 Developer Edition Goes Up – Thanks For the Wait, Sammy

Video: Google Looks to Reinvent the Holiday Family Photo