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Contest: Day Three and Another Chance to Win a $25 Google Play Gift Card (Update: Winner Picked)

Tim December 5, 2012 831

It's day three of our week-long "Awesome Sauce DL Google Play Contest" where we're giving away $25 Google Play gift cards. Yesterday's giveaway reached a total of 880+ entries, which gives us some great motivation to do these types of things a lot more often....

Tim December 5, 2012 78

Has it been two years already since the birth of Verizon's 4G LTE? I specifically remember being in Las Vegas at the Consumer Electronics Show, when some Verizon executives took the stage to announce a lineup of devices to take advantage of this baby network,...

Tuesday Poll: What’s Keeping You With Your Current Wireless Carrier?

Kellen December 4, 2012 212

We talk a lot about carriers on this site. We cover all of their policy and plan changes, the new phones they release on a monthly basis, where their network has stretched to, and if their 4G LTE network is the biggest and baddest on the planet. But what is it...

Tim December 4, 2012 46

We know this song has been a huge success on YouTube and radio, but dang, how long will it last? Recently, an "official" PSY Gangnam Style live wallpaper hit Google Play for your Android device, perfect for those that just can't get enough of those sexy Korean...

Tim December 4, 2012 67

For myself, who spends his days at home connected to the beauty that is WiFi all day long, I wouldn't necessarily say I need a reminder that when my phone isn't connected to my network, my battery is draining quicker and my precious data is trickling out all...

Kellen December 4, 2012 16

To help manage the massive notification light on devices like the RAZR HD, Motorola has created a Notification Light Widget that can be downloaded from Google Play for free. It's about as simple as it sounds - tap it to turn your notification light off, tap it...

Kellen December 4, 2012 34

HTC's DROID DNA, the phone with the best display in the business, has dropped to $149.99 at Amazon for both new customers and upgrades. Verizon is selling the device for $199 on 2-year contract, so if you are interested in picking one up, you may want to go...

Tim December 4, 2012 21

Can't win them all I guess. Today, Gameloft confirmed that their upcoming war-based masterpiece Modern Combat 4 will launch sometime shortly after it is released for iOS, on December 6. Naturally, they wouldn't give any word on why we are being snubbed with...

Everything New in Android 17 Beta

Kellen February 13, 2026 21

Android 17 Beta is officially live and we've got it up and running on a Pixel 10 Pro. You could have it on your device as...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Actually Here for Your Pixel

Kellen February 13, 2026 21

UPDATE FEBRUARY 13 - Google tried to ship out the first Android 17 Beta 1 update a couple of days ago, but something forced...

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Pixel 10a Renders Show Flush Backside, Full Color Lineup

Tim February 12, 2026 21

We have already seen a few Pixel 10a renders, but as we have gotten closer to a launch day, the quality of said renders has...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Releasing “Soon”

Kellen February 10, 2026 21

Google surprised the Android world this afternoon by announcing that Android 17 Beta 1 is arriving "soon." Yeah, Android 17,...

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Galaxy Unpacked 2026 Scheduled for February 25

Tim February 10, 2026 21

Samsung has booked the date at which they will unveil the Galaxy S26 series. February 25 is the day, 10am PT (1pm ET) is the...

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AT&T’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 21

For those looking for the best AT&T unlimited plan, the choices are pretty simple to narrow down, thanks to AT&T only...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 21

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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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 21

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 831

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 831

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 831

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 831

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 831

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 831

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 831

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 831

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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Contest: Day Three and Another Chance to Win a $25 Google Play Gift Card (Update: Winner Picked)

Verizon’s 4G LTE Network Turns Two Today, Currently Available to 250 Million Americans

Tuesday Poll: What’s Keeping You With Your Current Wireless Carrier?

Official Gangnam Style Live Wallpaper, Easily the Most Disturbing App Ever Made

Smart WiFi Toggler Helps Absent Minded Conserve Both Battery and Mobile Data

Motorola Releases Notification Light Toggle Widget for Most Android Devices

DROID DNA Drops to $149 at Amazon, $50 Off Regular Price

Gameloft’s Modern Combat 4 to Launch for Android Sometime After iOS, What Gives?!