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Software Image for Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Available for Download

Kellen October 30, 2012 57

A system image (Odin .tar file) I605VRLI3 for Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Note 2 has been posted and is available for download. For those of you planning on picking up this home-button-branded phone, you may want to download this. It could come in handy down the...

Kellen October 30, 2012 1583

Who is down to win a high fidelity Bluetooth speaker from the folks over Braven? Haven't heard of Braven? With their new line of portable speakers, you can sort of think of them as the affordable competitor to Jawbone and their Jambox line. They currently have...

Tim October 30, 2012 24

If you read our site, you know we absolutely love the Android Mini Collectibles. Lucky for us, the makers love them too and are putting out a special Halloween edition that features "Werewolf." He is pictured above and is as cute as can be. He goes on sale...

Kellen October 30, 2012 44

Now that our jealous attitude towards LeBron James' special edition, engraved Samsung Galaxy Note 2 has died down a bit, he's returned to show us exactly what he has been up to with his new phone. Think haircuts, taking pictures of beautiful ocean views,...

Tim October 30, 2012 1

Why didn't I think of this? From Untame Games, comes a game called Rope Rescue that matches the cuteness of the Angry Birds characters and combines it with the brain-busting puzzle-like fun of Cut the Rope. You're given a single bird whose mission is to set...

Kellen October 30, 2012 92

Hey, look! It's the Android 4.2 keyboard pulled from a Nexus 4 dump! It's probably an early build, hence the ugly white and blue floating word prediction, which is unlike the subtle floating word prediction that Hugo Barra showed off yesterday. No matter what...

Eric October 30, 2012 4

If you're an Android fanboy and can't resist a good Internet daily deal, then you better listen up. Our first deal is on one of the hottest handsets out right now, the Samsung Galaxy Note 2. This is the unlocked variant for $579.99, but keep in mind, it won't...

Tim October 30, 2012 18

Multitasking - one of the many reasons why Android lovers can't get enough of the OS. Well, here's an app that will make switching through apps even easier on you. It's called Flip Launcher and it runs on top of whatever launcher you are currently running. It...

How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 18

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 18

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 18

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 18

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 18

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 18

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 18

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 18

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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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Software Image for Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Available for Download

Contest: Win a Braven 600 High Fidelity Bluetooth Speaker! (Updated: Winner Picked)

Halloween Edition “Werewolf” Android Mini Will Be Mine, Goes On Sale Oct. 30 (Update)

Video: A Day in the Life of LeBron James With a Galaxy Note 2

Rope Rescue for Android, The Perfect Mix of Cut the Rope and Angry Birds

Download: Android 4.2 Keyboard With Gesture Typing (Probably an Early Build)

Android Sales: Unlocked 16GB Galaxy Note 2 For $579 and ASUS Eee Pad Slider For $319

Flip Launcher for Android – Convenient App Launching With The Flick of a Finger