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Video: You Knew It Was Coming – iPad Mini Vs. Nexus 7 Vs. iPad 3 Drop Test

Tim November 2, 2012 51

If there is one thing we can always be certain of, it's that as soon as a new fancy tech product comes out, someone is scrambling to create a drop test video. We don't care about the device insurance they might be pushing or any of that stuff, because all we...

Tim November 2, 2012 14

An app we have covered in the past which we enjoyed, Echofon, a 3rd party Twitter client that was launched in mid-October, has been updated to version 2.0. Dropping the alpha title and picking up the cleaner sounding "beta" tag, the update has some great...

Eric November 2, 2012 26

After yesterday's excitement about a possible physical Google Wallet card, it's becoming more obvious by the day that Google is taking mobile payments seriously. To make Google Wallet an overall better experience, they are revamping how Wallet works on mobile...

Tim November 2, 2012 30

This morning, Motorola's forum manager Matt, has started the process of sending out the invites to their feedback community for a soak test that will take place for the DROID RAZR M. Motorola did say that by the end of the year, their new lineup of RAZR...

Tim November 2, 2012 133

Moments ago, a press render of HTC's 5" super device, the DROID DNA, was posted onto Twitter. Along with the image was also a very important piece of info, a suspected release time of "early December." From earlier reports, we were expecting this device to be...

Tim November 2, 2012 130

For Google, offering today's top technologies in a package that is affordable for all is their number one goal, made clear by their Director of Business Strategy for Android. John Lagerling, the man pictured above, was recently interviewed by The New York...

Tim November 2, 2012 31

A very happy birthday, indeed. Yesterday, industry analyst firm IDC, released their Q3 market share findings. Coming as little surprise these days, Android was found on three out of every four handsets (75%) that were sold during the third quarter of 2012,...

Kellen November 2, 2012 74

Can't imagine a device with a 5.5" display being a massive global hit? It is. Again. Samsung announced last night that Galaxy Note 2 sales have already topped the 3 million mark. What's even more remarkable about that number, is the fact that it's only...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 74

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 74

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 74

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 74

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 74

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 74

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 74

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 74

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 51

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 51

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 51

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 51

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 51

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 51

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 51

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 51

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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Video: You Knew It Was Coming – iPad Mini Vs. Nexus 7 Vs. iPad 3 Drop Test

3rd Party Twitter App Echofon Heads Into Beta Phase, Improved UI and a Whole Lot More

Google Revamps How You Use Google Wallet on Mobile Websites

Motorola Sends Invites for DROID RAZR M Soak Test, Jelly Bean Incoming?

Verizon’s DROID DNA Pictured In Red and Black, Release Set For Early December?

Google’s Director of Business Strategy for Android Calls $299 Nexus 4 “Revolutionary”

IDC: Android Turns Four Years Old, Claims 75% of Q3 Market Share

Samsung has Already Sold 3 Million Galaxy Note 2 Units