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Video: Overview of Verizon’s Galaxy Note 2 – Multi-window, All Those Logos, and More

Kellen November 30, 2012 128

The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 has been one of the most anticipated devices to come to Verizon in some time. I would almost argue that a device hasn't had this many DL readers excited since the Galaxy Nexus launched a year ago. Sure, we've seen the DNA and RAZR HD...

Kellen November 30, 2012 17

As the Verizon version of the Galaxy Note 2 started to arrive in customers hands this week, many were quick to point out the fact that "Swiftkey Flow" was listed in the keyboard settings. As we wrote earlier, Flow is the newest keyboard from Swiftkey that will...

Kellen November 30, 2012 13

Set your alarms, mark your calendars, and get your shelves cleared - a new special edition Android collectible is on the way. "Frankie Frost" is his name, a creation by Scott Tolleson. Since it's starting to get mighty brisk outside, a winter edition seems...

Kellen November 30, 2012 106

The Verizon version of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is finally in our hands, but before we get into some of the specific features on this that were missing from our T-Mobile version, we thought we'd share a quick gallery. We have the grey version, which as...

Kellen November 30, 2012 34

Swiftkey Flow, a new gesture-inspired typing experience, will go into beta testing very soon. The Swiftkey team sent out reminder emails moments ago, telling you to get ready for the invite to test their "best keyboard yet." As long as you are a part of their...

Eric November 30, 2012 18

Even though it might take a workaround to unlock the bootloader on the DROID DNA, HTC has taken to their developer portal to publish the source code for the device. This is only big news to a select few of our readers, but those developers take this...

Eric November 30, 2012 60

Sometimes you just got to have long battery life on your device, no matter what the cost. For uber power users of the new Samsung Galaxy Note 2, Mugen has a battery that will keep you going for days on end. Their new battery clocks in at 6,400mAh, which is...

Kellen November 30, 2012 193

I thought this was one of those Apple spoof commercials...it's not. Cheers D.Dot!

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 193

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 193

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 Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 193

You may have forgotten the timeline, but Google was pushing to force all off of Google Assistant and onto Gemini by the end...

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What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 193

Google may have released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 at the worst possible time of the day, but we're still going to dive into it...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 193

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 released. Google shipped Android 16 QPR2 to stable channels this month as the December Pixel update,...

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Verizon Pixel 8, Pixel 9, and Pixel 10 Devices Get New December Update (Updated)

Kellen December 17, 2025 193

All of Google's still-supported Pixel devices received a huge QPR2 update in early December with new features and tons of bug...

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Google Makes Controversial Pixel Search Bar Change

Kellen December 17, 2025 193

Within the past several days, a group of Pixel owners noticed a change to the way the Search bar at the bottom of their Pixel...

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Samsung December Updates Continue Roll Out to All These Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 193

Samsung started sending December updates to a batch of devices earlier in the week, but they weren't quite done with 2025....

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 128

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 128

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 128

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 128

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 128

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 128

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 128

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 128

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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Video: Overview of Verizon’s Galaxy Note 2 – Multi-window, All Those Logos, and More

Verizon’s Galaxy Note 2 Sort of has Swiftkey Flow, But Not the Cool New Beta Version

“Frankie Frost” Special Edition Android Collectible Available Next Thursday

Quick Look: Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 2

Swiftkey Flow Beta Invites Near, Time to Get Ready

HTCdev Posts DROID DNA’s Source Code, Lets Devs Tinker With the Phone’s… DNA

Mugen Wants to Turn Your Galaxy Note 2 Into a 6,400mAh Monster, Do You Need All That Battery Life? (Updated)

Apple Running Out of iPhone 5 Features, Sells Noise Canceling Mic in Newest Ad