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Facebook 2.0 Announced for Android – It’s Native, Faster, and Completely Rebuilt

Kellen December 13, 2012 180

This morning, Facebook has announced that version 2.0 of their Android app is ready for prime time. Built with native code to improve speed and performance, this has been a long time in the making. Load time of the app should now happen much quicker, photos...

Tim December 13, 2012 183

This week we have been watching Verizon play with their current support documents for the Galaxy S3, as they prepped for an update to be pushed to the device sometime in the future. This morning, we finally have confirmation that the Jelly Bean (Android 4.1)...

Tim December 13, 2012 130

Last night on the DL Show, we quickly discussed the many options that Android users have in terms of Internet browser applications. In fact, there are a ton of good choices out there. You have Chrome, which has become very popular for syncing between multiple...

Tim December 13, 2012 182

Consumers are finally getting used to working their 5.5" Galaxy Note 2 device, but rumors are already out concerning Samsung's next Note iteration. In a move that may or may not shock you, Samsung is rumored to be doing it BIG next year. In fact, according to...

Tim December 13, 2012 313

PowerA, the sellers of the MOGA gaming controller for Android, are offering a special deal on a limited supply of controllers. For a very limited time, you can get a new $50 controller, coupled with Gameloft's Modern Combat 4 for free. All you have to do is...

Kellen December 13, 2012 2624

Day 4! All week, we're giving away Nexus 7 32GB HSPA+ tablets coupled with $25 Google Play gift cards, thanks to the fine folks at Google. We only have two left after three days of amazing contests, so be sure to get in on the last couple. On Monday, you gave...

Tim December 13, 2012 11

While Verizon is doing their thing and looking forward to futuristic networks, AT&T continues to keep chugging along, lighting up a few new 4G LTE markets this morning. AT&T plans to complete their LTE buildout by the end of 2014, only one year and a...

Tim December 13, 2012 15

This morning, Google Search received an update, but it must be quite minor given that Google didn't update the changelog. The app did recently receive a big update, so we are guessing this is more of a bug fixing update or something along those lines. If you...

Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 15

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 15

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 15

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 15

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 180

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 180

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 180

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 180

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 180

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 180

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 180

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 180

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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Facebook 2.0 Announced for Android – It’s Native, Faster, and Completely Rebuilt

It’s Official, Jelly Bean to Hit Verizon Galaxy S3 Starting December 14

Thursday Poll: What Is Your Most Used Android Web Browser

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 to Incorporate Massive 6.3″ Display?

Act Quick: $50 MOGA Gaming Controller and Modern Combat 4 For Free

Contest: Yep, Another Nexus 7 32GB HSPA+ and $25 Google Play Gift Card Up for Grabs!

AT&T Announces Gang of New 4G LTE Markets For December

Google Search Receives Minor Update, Changelog Currently M.I.A.