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Android 4.2.2 Shipping on Nexus 4s in Brazil and Malaysia?

Kellen January 11, 2013 62

According to a pair of sites in Brazil and Malaysia, some new Nexus 4 orders are arriving with an unreleased and unannounced version of Android on them. As you can see from the picture, Android 4.2.2 is showing up in the About screen, an area that we all know...

Tim January 11, 2013 101

Owners of the WiFi Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 and 7.0 from Samsung can pick up the Android 4.1.1 update starting today through Kies. The update is pretty massive, weighing in at 300MB of Jelly Bean hotness such as Google Now, Project Butter, and the fancy notifications...

Tim January 11, 2013 7

It seems a little poorly timed, given CES is wrapping up, but NVIDIA has released a short booth tour video which gives folks an in-depth look at the NVIDIA CES experience. With a quick look at the Grid Cloud Gaming system, a behind the scenes peek at Project...

Tim January 11, 2013 6

This morning, AT&T has announced the addition of Lenovo's new IdeaTab A2107 to their tablet lineup. Off contract, AT&T will be offering the device for just $200, but even that price still can't match up to the Nexus 7 in terms of specs. With a lower ...

Kellen January 11, 2013 53

Last February, a source of ours told us that Verizon had a 16GB white Galaxy Nexus ready to ship, along with a 16GB regular version. For whatever reason, the white G-Nex never did arrive in stores, even if we saw official white backs for the device and frame...

Tim January 11, 2013 28

According to ZTE's North American business head, the mobile manufacturer is becoming more friendly with American carriers and we may even see their newest flagship device, the Grand S, come to the U.S. After a few meetings this week at CES with carrier...

Tim January 11, 2013 84

Since CES was a complete bust in terms of seeing HTC's next superphone, the M7, it feels natural that we would see some leaked goodies shortly after. Although, I have to admit, this is some of the worst leaked shots I've ever seen, of anything. So, let us take...

Kellen January 11, 2013 36

According to Mike Haberman, VP of netwok engineering for Verizon Wireless, in an interview with Fierce Wireless, almost 50% of the company's data load happens over 4G LTE. In October, the company announced the number at around 35%, which has more than likely...

2026 March Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen March 3, 2026 36

The March Pixel update is available for download today and it's a big one. Not only is it a Pixel Feature Drop (all new...

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March Pixel Feature Drop Arriving With 12+ New Features

Kellen March 3, 2026 36

The March Google Pixel update arrived today as the March Pixel Feature Drop and there are a ton of new features and changes....

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March Pixel Watch Feature Drop is a Huge Update

Kellen March 3, 2026 36

The March Pixel Watch Feature Drop is here with several new features for Pixel Watch owners. Google isn't only bringing new...

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Google Pixel’s Now Playing App is Available!

Kellen March 2, 2026 36

The Google Pixel line gets an official Now Playing music app. You can download it now. A couple of weeks ago, we talked about...

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Qualcomm Just Told Us the Chip in the Next Samsung Galaxy Watch

Kellen March 2, 2026 36

We have a new wearable chip for the next wave of smartwatches! Chipsets aren't typically an exciting thing to talk about, but...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra: 5 Reasons to Buy Samsung’s Newest Flagship

Tim February 26, 2026 36

We have the brand new Galaxy S26 Ultra from Samsung now up for pre-order. It's quite the looker, featuring a slightly updated...

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Android 17 Beta 2 Released for Pixel Devices!

Tim February 26, 2026 36

Android 17 Beta 2 has been released for Pixel devices. You'll find support for the build all the way back to the Pixel 6...

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There is a Free Double Storage Galaxy S26 Ultra Deal, Plus You Get a $200 Gift Card

Kellen February 26, 2026 36

Samsung is going softer than usual with its Galaxy S26 launch deals and it's kind of bumming me out. Where's the double...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 62

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 62

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 62

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 62

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 62

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 62

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 62

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 62

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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Android 4.2.2 Shipping on Nexus 4s in Brazil and Malaysia?

Android 4.1.1 Now Available for U.S. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 and 7.0 Owners

NVIDIA Posts CES Booth Tour Video – Shows Off Cars, Tegra 4, Project SHIELD

AT&T Adds Lenovo IdeaTab A2107 to Tablet Lineup for $200 Off Contract

White Galaxy Nexus Shows Up on Verizon’s Site, Doubt It Means a Thing

ZTE Grand S Will Launch on an American Carrier, But Which One?

First Shots of HTC M7 Emerge, Plus Our First Look at ‘Sense 5’

Almost 50% of Verizon’s Data Traffic Happens Over 4G LTE