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AT&T’s Galaxy Note 2 Available Today for $299 on Contract

Kellen November 9, 2012 55

The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is now available from AT&T for $299 on new 2-year contract. That makes it available on every major carrier in the U.S. except Verizon, who is still targeting the end of the month for their launch. The mega-phone comes in two...

Tim November 9, 2012 6

Google is trying to make the task of holiday shopping a bit easier today, with the launch of Google Shopper version 3.0. Inside the update, you will see a newly re-vamped user interface which focuses more on images than it does text or icons. Also in the...

Eric November 9, 2012 51

Anyone who purchased the Nexus 7 before October 29 when the price dropped and more memory suddenly meant less money certainly has a reason to be a little upset. Up to this point we haven't heard anything from either ASUS or Google on the subject, but the...

Eric November 9, 2012 35

The trial between Samsung and Apple that was decided months ago will not go away, but today's news might have some serious implications on the outcome. We've talked about Vel Hogan before, the jury foreman that may or may not have had previous bias against...

Kellen November 9, 2012 50

A new Jelly Bean (Android 4.1.1) update for Verizon's version of the Samsung Galaxy S3 leaked yesterday as build VRBLJ1. It's already baked into a ROM or two and an ODIN file. A member of XDA who appears to have leaked it, is under the impression that this may...

Tim November 9, 2012 21

Yesterday, the popular Pulse News application received an update to version 3.0. Included in the update is the ability to add unlimited pages (feeds), swipe from off the screen to view your stories feature, and a brand new widget for viewing important news...

Kellen November 9, 2012 65

Motorola has approved the Jelly Bean update for the DROID RAZR M, this morning. The build number is 98.12.4, so it's slightly newer than the version that leaked a few weeks back. It's rolling out to soak testers now, however, if the test goes well, all RAZR M...

Kellen November 8, 2012 22

The DL Show was in full effect last night. Episode 4 went down and included a live contest for two tablets, courtesy of our friends at NVIDIA. We talked the DROID DNA, argued over the silly idea that is the Google Wallet credit card, wondered if we could ever...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 55

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 55

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 55

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 55

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 55

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 55

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 55

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 55

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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AT&T’s Galaxy Note 2 Available Today for $299 on Contract

Google Shopper Updated to Version 3.0, New UI and Image-centric Search Results

ASUS Handing Out Vouchers in Europe For Buyers of the Nexus 7 Before Price Drop (Updated: Google Too)

Judge to Consider Samsung’s Claims of Juror Misconduct in Trial With Apple

New Jelly Bean Update VRBLJ1 Leaks for Verizon’s Galaxy S3

Pulse News Updated to Version 3.0, Allows For Unlimited Pages and a New Widget

DROID RAZR M Receiving Jelly Bean Update 98.12.4

Google Wallet? Tablet Contest!