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Google’s Help Site Basically Confirms “Google Wallet Card”

Kellen November 6, 2012 26

If Google's own help site is to be taken as a legitimate source of information (and why shouldn't it be?), then it just confirmed that a Google Wallet card or credit card is on the way. First mentioned a week or so ago thanks to a leaked Google Wallet app,...

Kellen November 6, 2012 18

According to this ad out of BJ's, a wholesale club, Verizon plans to sell the yet-to-be-announced Samsung Stratosphere 2 through Black Friday with a $50 discount. What's interesting, is that the ad actually says that the $50 discount is good from November 1...

Tim November 5, 2012 48

Remember the great day it was when iOS users were up in arms over the release of their favorite application to Android? To sum it up, they were pretty much pissed. Today, I think it's safe to say that they have grown to accept our enormous presence. Thanks,...

Kellen November 5, 2012 127

We expected the Samsung Galaxy S3 to be a hit, just like the Galaxy S2, but I'm not sure that anyone expected it to be this big of a hit. According to Samsung, they sold 30 million units in 157 days. If you look at their mini infographic, that number of phones...

Kellen November 5, 2012 48

The HTC DROID DNA ("dlx") moved closer to your doorsteps today when it cruised through the FCC sporting Verizon's CDMA and LTE bands. Without an announcement from either HTC or Verizon, we still don't have a specific date, but the range in the rumormill pegs...

Kellen November 5, 2012 31

Remember last week, when we reported that Apple was only willing to pay $1 to Motorola for every iPhone sold over use of the Google-owned company's patents? The lawsuit involving that report has now been tossed out by a judge in Wisconsin. Apple's initial...

Tim November 5, 2012 57

In 2010, Verizon created their very own app store, a place where Android and BlackBerry users could go find useful applications. Their intentions were certainly in the right place, but we as Android users have never actually needed it. To us, it's simply...

Kellen November 5, 2012 1170

The folks over at Cruzerlite have always been generous in handing out free swag to the Android community. Once their original Androidified cases went viral for the Galaxy Nexus, they have managed to grow into a fully blown case company that supports more...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 1170

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 1170

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 1170

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 1170

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 1170

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 1170

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 1170

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 1170

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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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Google’s Help Site Basically Confirms “Google Wallet Card”

Samsung Stratosphere 2 Holiday Deal Pops Up at Retailer, Still No Announcement in Sight

Instagram Introduces Web-Based Service, Now What Will iOS Users Complain About?

Samsung Sells 30 Million Galaxy S3 Units in 157 Days

HTC DROID DNA Stops by the FCC

Judge Throws Out Apple v. Motorola Lawsuit Over “Unfair” Licensing Practicies

Verizon Shutting the Doors of Verizon Apps Next Year, We Say It’s About Time

Ultimate Cruzerlite Case Contest – Over 30 Cases for the Galaxy S3, Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 7 and RAZR HD Up for Grabs (Update: Winners Picked)