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

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...

Tim January 2, 2013 62

Now with 2013 in full effect, it's time to step up your Android game. Unfortunately, Google is still completely sold out of the Nexus 4, but if a tablet is what you have your eyes set on, you are in luck. Since the last time we wrote up an availability post,...

Eric January 2, 2013 58

As an Android fan, I know I've looked at some car navigation systems before and thought "Google Maps does this so much better." Today's news sounds like a few car manufacturers felt the same way. Hyundai and Kia have partnered with Google so that their UVO...

Tim January 2, 2013 111

According to a reliable source, whose info has panned out true in the past, we could have a brand new HTC flagship on our hands next week. The M7 device has been reported on before and if we receive what has been rumored, we are looking at one top of the line...

Tim January 2, 2013 38

The bigger consoles may soon be taking the backseat, as more affordable and pocketable gaming platforms are emerging with the help of Kickstarter. The newest Android-powered device is called GameStick, and it certainly is interesting. Being designed with...

Tim January 2, 2013 27

In a recent interview, the product manager for Google Glass Babak Parviz, let it be known that 2012's most interesting device is still a "work in progress." According to Parviz, Google is still toying with ways to make the wearable computing device usable in...

Kellen January 2, 2013 33

CES is less than a week away, so as is customary during the days leading up, we are starting to see products appear well before companies have a chance to announce them. The first two are from Sony, a couple of smartphones that may headline the show, unless LG...

Kellen January 2, 2013 5

In somewhat of an expected move, CTIA The Wireless Association, has announced that they will move away from their 2-event yearly mobile series of events in 2014 and instead create one "super" mobile show to kick off the Fall season. In the past, and in 2013 as...

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

Kellen February 4, 2026 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 102

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 102

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 102

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 102

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 102

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 102

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 102

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 102

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

2013 Nexus Availability Update: Nexus 4 Still Gone, Nexus 7 and 10s “Ship Soon”

Google Teaming Up With Kia and Other Car Makers to Bring Google Maps to Vehicles

HTC M7 Could Be Announced at CES Next Week and Sport On-Screen Buttons

GameStick Kickstarter Appears, Another Affordable Android Gaming System

True Nature of Google Glass Still Undetermined According to Project Lead

Sony Xperia “Yuga” and “Odin” Press Shots Appear, Likely Debuting at CES

CTIA to Become Single “Super Mobile Show” in Fall of 2014