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Nexus 4 on Sale Now! (Updated: Sold Out…or Not)

Kellen November 27, 2012 118

If you missed the first batch of Nexus 4 devices that went on sale a couple of weeks back, now is your chance to try to snag one before they are all gone, again. The device is available in Google Play for $299 (8GB) and $349 (16GB), so quickly, hit up the link...

Tim November 27, 2012 52

Could this be the ultimate Android superphone? In terms of specs and at least on paper, it very well could be. Unfortunately for us Americans, it won't be coming anytime soon. The Meizu MX2 features a 4.4" 16:10 "Super Retina" display, as well as a beefy quad-...

Eric November 27, 2012 50

Microsoft recently relaunched Outlook.com a few months back and people have been raving about the web app ever since. It seems Microsoft was working on an Android Outlook app, but it's obvious that they didn't spend long. The app is in Google Play now, but I...

Kellen November 27, 2012 25

Mr. AOSP, Jean-Baptiste Queru, notified the Android Building group a few moments ago that Android 4.2.1 is being pushed to AOSP. After an update for 4.2.1 started rolling out to the Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 this morning, this move is exactly what you would expect...

Tim November 27, 2012 18

In the mood for a game that will more than likely take you forever to beat? This is Hamilton's Adventure. Released exclusively for Tegra-powered devices, the game mixes an Indiana Jones-type character with some extreme puzzles that would fluster some of the...

Kellen November 27, 2012 424

Remember the Andru, the handsome little Bugdroid USB charger with glowing eyes? We took a quick look at the original green version back in February, loved it, and then proceeded to give a few away. As you may recall, a new "Dark Edition" with glowing red eyes...

Kellen November 27, 2012 53

Google began pushing an update to the Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 last night as Android build 4.2.1 (JOP40D). It's a tiny file at 1.1MB. So far, the only real change that has been found is a fix to the People app, which means that December has returned after last...

Tim November 27, 2012 25

Yesterday, Netflix received a sweet little update that brought along some improvements for Android users. Adding support for Android 4.2 running devices, the user interface has been tweaked slightly to allow for "easy scrubbing" and a shiny new on-screen...

How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 25

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 25

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 25

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 25

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 25

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 25

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 25

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 25

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 118

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 118

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 118

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 118

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 118

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 118

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 118

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 118

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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Nexus 4 on Sale Now! (Updated: Sold Out…or Not)

China’s Meizu MX2 Smartphone Announced – “Super-Retina” Display, Quad-Core, 2GB of RAM and Jelly Bean

Microsoft Produces the Most Horrible Looking App to Launch Since Gingerbread With Their Outlook.com App

Android 4.2.1 Being Pushed to AOSP Right Now

Hamilton’s Adventure Hits Google Play – Puzzle Solving Meets Indiana Jones

First Look: Andru “Dark Edition” Charger [Contest Too] (Update: Winners Picked)

Android 4.2.1 Update Rolling Out to Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 (Update: Nexus 7 Too)

Netflix Updated for Android – Android 4.2 Support Added and Improved Interface