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Nexus 10 Toolkit Released – Time to Unlock That Bootloader and Obtain Root Access

Tim November 20, 2012 15

As soon as we wrote up that a Nexus 4 toolkit was released, the emails started coming in that the same developer also released a Nexus 10 toolkit. Go figure. For anyone who doesn't know, these toolkits will help either beginners who are learning about their...

Tim November 20, 2012 15

This morning, the official Skype for Android application has been updated and optimized for use on Android tablets. They may be a bit late to the party, but as they say, better late than never. Now, when you're on the go or lounging at home, you can contact...

Tim November 20, 2012 69

According to sources at parts manufacturers, sales figures for the Nexus 7 have officially shocked Google. Originally, El Goog thought 2.5 million units would be sufficient to get them through 2012, but to meet demand for the popular 7" tablet, Google has...

Eric November 20, 2012 9

Apple and HTC may have gotten together and worked out an agreement to stop patent litigation between them, but we don't really know what the exact numbers are. Some analysts did the math after the total deal number and came up with a guess that HTC would be...

Kellen November 20, 2012 59

Last week, an anonymous tipster told us that we could see the official Jelly Bean (Android 4.1) update rollout for Verizon's Samsung Galaxy S3 by 11/16. That day has come and gone without word, but a new build of the update showed up on 11/15 and is now...

Eric November 20, 2012 18

If you have your hands on a Nexus 4 already we have something that will make your day a bit better. Last year, way back in November, LG and Box got together for a nice little storage promotion. Every LG phone that installed Box before December 31, 2012 gets...

Tim November 19, 2012 54

One of the joys of owning a Nexus device is the freedom you have to unlock and root your device as you please. As one would guess, the newest Nexus 4 has gained plenty of developer support and there is already a fancy toolkit available through XDA that will...

Kellen November 19, 2012 59

I've been pretty open and honest about my thoughts on lockscreen widgets in Android 4.2. To be short - they don't make a lot of sense to me, and I'm not a fan of the way the new lockscreen works. I was satisfied with the one button, sliding mechanism,...

Everything New in Android 17 Beta

Kellen February 13, 2026 59

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 59

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 59

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 59

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 59

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 59

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 59

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 59

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 10 Toolkit Released – Time to Unlock That Bootloader and Obtain Root Access

Skype for Android Now Officially Tablet Optimized

Nexus 7 Sales Figures Surprise Even Google, Order for Additional Units Placed to Meet Demand

HTC CEO Chou Says $6-8 Per Device Licensing Estimate is ‘An Outrageous Number’

Jelly Bean Update VRBLK1 Leaks for Verizon Galaxy S3, How Close are We?

Get Your Hands on a Nexus 4? It Qualifies For 50GB of Free Storage From Box

Nexus 4 Toolkit Released – Helps With Unlocking Bootloader, Rooting and Lots More

Lockscreen Policy Allows You to Disable Lockscreen Widgets and Camera Shortcuts in Android 4.2