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LG Optimus G2 Showing Up at CES With Snapdragon S4 Prime Processor and 1080p Display?

Kellen January 3, 2013 69

LG introduced the Optimus G back in November, but before the paint could even dry, its successor was already being rumored as the Optimus G2. With a 5.5" 1080p display and new Snapdragon S4 "Prime" processor, the MSM8974 (quad-core with speeds of 2.0 - 2.5GHz)...

Kellen January 3, 2013 18

We haven't mentioned many of these reports from marketing firms like comScore over the last few months because they have all painted the same picture for 2 years now. We're talking smartphone operating share in the U.S., something that Android has had a...

Kellen January 3, 2013 474

Years ago, we were able to run this question as a poll, since there were only a few handsets to choose from along with a few ROM developers who had work worth sampling. These days, there are far too many phones and even more developers that this can only be...

Kellen January 3, 2013 113

Back in 2009, Google filed a patent for Android's "notification bar," a feature that Apple wouldn't figure out how to implement into iOS for another couple of years. Here we are almost four years after that patent was filed and Apple has decided that its "...

Kellen January 3, 2013 72

According to a group of Nexus 4 sleuths over at XDA, they estimate that LG has produced around 375,000 N4 units since launch (through December). Since the device is pracitically sold out everywhere in the world, that also gives us an idea as to how many Google...

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...

2026 March Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen March 3, 2026 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 69

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 69

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 69

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 69

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 69

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 69

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 69

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 69

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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LG Optimus G2 Showing Up at CES With Snapdragon S4 Prime Processor and 1080p Display?

ComScore: Android and iOS Continue to Climb, Rest of the Industry Falls

Question of the Day: What ROM are You Currently Running?

Apple Files for Notification Center Patent, Android World Lulz

Nexus 4 Sales Estimated to be in the 375,000 Range, Thanks to Serial Numbers

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