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HTC DROID DNA Announced for Verizon – Available November 21 for $199 on Contract

Tim November 13, 2012 186

This morning, Verizon and HTC took to the stage to announce the all new DROID DNA. Being labeled as the next step in the evolution of the DROID brand, the DNA comes packed with some of today's hottest specs. Powering this monster is a Snapdragon S4 Pro...

Tim November 13, 2012 149

The time has finally come. For those interested, you can now go straight into Google Play and purchase the new Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 devices. We did a fun live un-boxing of both devices right here, and you can also see a beautiful gallery of both devices here....

Kellen November 13, 2012 81

The HTC DROID DNA is official. Here is the first look at it. Below, we also have HTC's first promo video for the phone, which is awesome.

Kellen November 13, 2012 44

The newest Android 4.2 update JOP40C went live last night on my Nexus 4, but since I was out and about at a Blazers game, my quick lock screen widgets video wasn't of the highest quality. So after returning home, I was able to snap this new video, which shows...

Kellen November 13, 2012 40

We are well aware that today is Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 day, but Verizon and HTC do not seem to care. In their minds, today is HTC DROID DNA day. And you know what, that's fine by us, as we have been dying to see the world's first 1080p phone in the flesh and...

Kellen November 13, 2012 107

If you own the "takju" GSM Galaxy Nexus or a Nexus 7, it's time to update to Android 4.2. The files are already available from Google (even pushing out to some devices), so depending on the state of your device, your instructions for updating may be different....

Kellen November 13, 2012 63

Well, if you follow us on Twitter, then you knew this late last night, as we were the first to report the 9:00AM kick-off for sales of the Nexus 4 and Nexus 10. Since our sources reached out, Google has updated their Google Play support line to reflect this...

Tim November 12, 2012 60

We got our first-hands on with the Nexus 4 device today, but one thing it did lack was an OTA update that brings a few Android 4.2 features that many are looking forward to, namely lockscreen widgets. The OTA update has since gone live, and of course, Kellex...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 186

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 186

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 186

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 186

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 186

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 186

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 186

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 186

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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HTC DROID DNA Announced for Verizon – Available November 21 for $199 on Contract

Google’s Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 Now Available For Purchase in Google Play

Video: First Look at the HTC DROID DNA

Video: Android 4.2 Features – Widgets on Lock Screens and Multi-users on Tablets

Live: HTC and Verizon DROID DNA Event in NYC

Download: Android 4.2 Update for Nexus 7 and GSM Galaxy Nexus

Yes, Folks, the Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 Go On-sale in the Play Store at 9AM Pacific

Quick Look at Lock Screen Widgets in Android 4.2