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Speaking of AT&T’s 4G LTE, They Just Lit Up a Few New Cities

Tim December 5, 2012 20

We just got done discussing AT&T's supposedly upcoming LTE Advanced network, but it looks like they are also making some regular 4G LTE moves today as well. Folks living in the below-listed cities should be experiencing some much faster data speeds as they...

Kellen December 5, 2012 148

After we posted up our full review of the HTC DROID DNA, I was able to get a hold of a second device and take it for a spin of my own. Since it's such a major device for Verizon, I couldn't help but share some of my thoughts on it as well. This isn't a second...

Kellen December 5, 2012 40

If you were waiting for Verizon's version of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 to start hitting online retailers at a discounted price, then today is your day. Now available on Amazon, the Note 2 for Verizon can be had for $279.99, a $20 discount. Well, almost had. It...

Kellen December 5, 2012 24

On the heels of the major Google Search update that just rolled out, which includes a handful of new Google Now cards, we also get a minor update to my favorite app of all time, Google Voice. It's nothing more than a bug fixer, taking care of delays in SMS...

Kellen December 5, 2012 54

A major Google Search update just hit the Google Play store for devices running Android 4.1+ (Jelly Bean). The update introduces a handful of new cards for Google Now along with some new voice actions. You will now see Now cards for events happening nearby,...

Tim December 5, 2012 20

According to industry analysts, who are reporting on comments made by certain AT&T executives at a recent conference, our nation's second largest mobile carrier plans to launch an LTE Advanced network in the second half of 2013. In early November of this...

Kellen December 5, 2012 88

Yesterday afternoon, the official Windows Phone Twitter account Tweeted the message we have included above. They asked for "Android malware horror" stories of yours, in an attempt to highlight one of the fake overblown problems that security companies and the...

Kellen December 5, 2012 27

The folks at Sphero took to Union Square with 28 of their robotic balls and four Android smartphones to put together this beautiful display of color and coordination. Set to Trans-Siberian Orchestra's "Christmas Eve / Sarajevo," how can you not get into the...

Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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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Speaking of AT&T’s 4G LTE, They Just Lit Up a Few New Cities

A Second Look at the HTC DROID DNA

Verizon’s Galaxy Note 2 Available From Amazon for $279

Google Voice for Android Updated as Well: Fixes Delayed SMS Notifications and Inbox Syncing Issues

Google Search Receives Update: New Google Now Cards and Voice Actions Included

LTE Advanced Talks From AT&T Emerge, Could We See It by The Second Half of 2013?

Microsoft’s New #DroidRage Twitter Campaign Against Android Backfires

Video: 28 Android Powered Sphero Robotic Balls Dance a X-mas Jig