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

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...

Tim November 5, 2012 35

If you're the owner of the Transformer Pad from ASUS, go check to see if you have an update. It's nothing major, but it's a minor bump in Jelly Bean and is still Android version 4.1.1. According to some users already on the update, which has been live for the...

Tim November 5, 2012 16

If you're the owner of a Sony Xperia device, then you're in luck this morning. Fresh on Google Play is the officially licensed MegaRamp game that features real skaters, real locations, and real product placement. if you're into games like Tony Hawk Pro Skater...

Kellen November 5, 2012 23

In a little over two weeks, Black Friday will be upon us. Over the last couple of years, we have seen this day become flooded with deals on the latest and greatest in Android products, something that likely won't change this year. In fact, RadioShack's ad has...

Kellen November 5, 2012 81

According to a report out of ChannelNews, Samsung is going to kill off the blue logo that you are seeing above and rebrand itself. This report claims that they have engaged with teams that have been involved in brand development for Nike and Starbucks, to help...

Tim November 5, 2012 21

This will be the last time we talk about Angry Birds Star Wars until it launches, I promise you that. This morning, Rovio released the officially official launch trailer for the game that is set to release on November 8. They have hyped this game more than any...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 21

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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Google’s Latest Ad Pokes at iPhone for Copying Its Features, iPhone 17 Rumors

Kellen May 6, 2025 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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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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)

ASUS Transformer Pad Receives Minor Update to 10.4.2.17, Still Android 4.1.1

MegaRamp Hits Google Play For $3, Only Playable On Xperia Devices Though

RadioShack’s Black Friday Newspaper Ad Shows Up – Stratosphere 2, Galaxy S3, and One X on the Cheap

Report: Samsung to Rebrand Itself, Debut New Logo and Image at CES

Official Launch Trailer For Angry Birds Star Wars Released, Just a Few More Days