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Sprint Buys Spectrum and Customers from US Cellular in the Midwest for $480 Million

Eric November 7, 2012 17

When news broke that Sprint was being purchased by the Japanese company Softbank, one of the benefits to the Now Network was a large amount of cash up front. Sprint is going to be spending a little bit of that money to bolster their network by purchasing...

Tim November 7, 2012 12

The beta is coming to a close, folks. This morning, Madfinger Games released the official launch trailer for Shadowgun: DeadZone, which gives us a November 15 release date. For those that have been playing the beta with me, don't worry, your stats should be...

Kellen November 6, 2012 70

RadioShack is currently running a coupon code ("RMN20") that will save you $20 if you buy certain products that are $125 or more. The Nexus 7 32GB fits that description and this deal, so if you want the newest version of Google's tablet for $230, head on over....

Tim November 6, 2012 14

If you haven't jumped onto The Tiny Bang Story yet because of that intimidating $3 price tag, then might I suggest getting it right now for just a $1? Fantastic price for a fantastic game. The game is based on puzzles and features an incredibly in-depth story ...

Tim November 6, 2012 7

Last week, Contract Killer 2 hit Google Play. Since then, more than five hundred thousand people have downloaded the game and have given it very high ratings. Pretty good results for a sequel. As you may have taken from the title, you play as a deadly assassin...

Tim November 6, 2012 46

It's happened to many of us before - we lose or misplace our cars. No one is perfect, it's okay. To help us fight this problem, check out Park Me Right. Once you arrive at a location, simply open up the app and set your GPS location. When you're leaving and...

Kellen November 6, 2012 183

With November 13's press event from HTC and Verizon nearing, it only makes sense that an official press render for the HTC DROID DNA would appear. Thanks to @evleaks, the picture above is the cleanest we have seen to date. Is it just me, or does it really...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 189

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 189

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 189

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 189

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 189

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 189

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 189

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 189

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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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Sprint Buys Spectrum and Customers from US Cellular in the Midwest for $480 Million

Madfinger’s Shadowgun: DeadZone Official Launch Pinned For November 15

Get a 32GB Nexus 7 From RadioShack for $229 for a Limited Time

The Tiny Bang Story On Sale For Just $0.99 Through Google Play, Limited Time Only

Glu Mobile’s Contract Killer 2 for Android, Every Bit of Awesome as The First

Park Me Right For Android – Use Augmented Reality to Find Your Misplaced Vehicle

HTC DROID DNA Poses for Cleanest Press Shot Yet (Updated)