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AOKP Team Finally Releases Android 4.2.1 MR1 to the Galaxy Nexus and Others

Kellen January 3, 2013 117

Late last night, the AOKP team finally dropped their first release as MR1 for Jelly Bean (Android 4.2.1). As you had probably hoped, it contains many of your favorite features from past builds. You'll find the custom boot animation, statusbar tweaks, power...

Kellen January 3, 2013 142

Ever wonder what's up with the lag seen from time to time on your Android device while using certain apps or playing a variety of games? Developer lambgx02 likely cared a bit more than you, as it was bothering him enough to try to find the root cause of the...

Kellen January 3, 2013 29

According to an internal T-Mobile memo obtained by TMoNews, the magenta carrier is expecting to expand the availability of the Nexus 4 later this month. Originally launching in select stores with limited availability, the Nexus 4 must have been seen as enough...

Tim January 2, 2013 10

Alright! Let's get 2013 kicked off the right way and have Episode 11 of The Droid Life Show. Tonight, you can catch the crew discussing next week's CES and what we may see unveiled at the world's largest gathering of tech goodies. Beyond that, we will make...

Kellen January 2, 2013 57

According to Tweakers.net, Samsung is reportedly aware of a "sudden death" issue with its flagship Galaxy S3 phone. For those not familiar, the "sudden death" issue popped up on forums like XDA a month or so ago in forum threads that have now exceeded the 100-...

Kellen January 2, 2013 27

No surprise here, but the official Nexus 7 dock's shipping date has slipped back to January 10. When we first started seeing potential launch dates for it, December 30 was the initial target. Shortly after seeing that date, January 6 came into play, but now it...

Kellen January 2, 2013 60

When you first turn on your new phone, one of the last things you want to entertain is the idea that there may be a time when it becomes lost or stolen. As much as we cherish our smartphones and keep them by our sides at all times, there is always a chance...

Eric January 2, 2013 102

Ubuntu and Android have been close friends for a while now, but developers have been working to make Ubuntu it's own mobile OS and that work was revealed today. Using the Galaxy Nexus, the new totally gesture-based operating system was shown off today and...

Google Shows Off Pixel 10a Because It’s Done With Leaks

Kellen February 4, 2026 102

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 102

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 102

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 102

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 102

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 102

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 102

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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T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen January 27, 2026 102

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 117

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 117

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 117

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 117

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 117

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 117

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 117

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 117

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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AOKP Team Finally Releases Android 4.2.1 MR1 to the Galaxy Nexus and Others

Reduce Device Lag on Nexus 7 and Others With Seeder Application

Nexus 4 to be Sold in All T-Mobile Stores Later This Month

The Droid Life Show Episode 11 Begins Tonight At 6PM Pacific, First Show of 2013!

Samsung Reportedly Acknowledges Galaxy S3 “Sudden Death” Issue, Has Fix Ready

Nexus 7 Dock Shipping Date Continues to Slip, January 10 Now in Play

How to: Track Your Phone If It’s Stolen or Lost [Beginners’ Guide]

Ubuntu’s Brand New Gesture-Based Phone OS Shown Off on the Galaxy Nexus