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HTC DLX to Launch as the HTC DROID DNA for $199 in Mid-November?

Kellen October 24, 2012 109

According to Verizon's most recent MAP (minimum advertised price) list, the HTC DLX (the 5" 1080p phone) may launch as the HTC DROID DNA around November 20. We are under the impression that this is the same phone because of the model number HTC6435LVW, a...

Tim October 24, 2012 49

This morning, Nuance (the same folks that bought out Swype), released Dragon Mobile Assistant. Think Google Now and Siri combined. It's much like their previous application called Dragon Go, except this is based on conversations with your device itself and it...

Tim October 24, 2012 36

So that's how they do it! At this year's Google I/O, Google showed off the "Trekker," which is the above camera-backpack contraption that allows Googlers to get a Street View of things, even when there isn't a street. The Grand Canyon is one of the areas that...

Kellen October 24, 2012 33

Today is technically the launch day for the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 here in the U.S. While it's only available on one carrier for purchase, T-Mobile, it will soon be available from them all. Samsung plans to kick off the festivities at a launch party in NYC...

Kellen October 24, 2012 33

A purported benchmark for the LG Nexus 4 appeared at GLBenchmark this week, showing us some of the dirty details that we were still hoping to get clarification on before the product is unveiled next Monday. First off, you'll notice that we have a device name...

Kellen October 24, 2012 168

Is this the press render for the LG Nexus 4? It certainly looks like most press renders, so it could very well be. The device pictured also looks exactly like the Nexus 4 that has leaked in pre-reviews and across the web for weeks now, except that there is "...

Kellen October 24, 2012 92

Guess what, ladies and gentlemen? It's Samsung Galaxy Note 2 day. With Samsung (and Kanye) putting together the final preparations for tonight's big launch party in NYC, you can start your day of Note 2 coverage right here. I have had the T-Mobile version (...

Kellen October 24, 2012 10

Samsung released a major update to their TecTiles application tonight, turning it into one of the more advanced NFC tag writing applications around. In version 3.0, TecTiles allows you to write multiple actions to a single NFC tag, look back at previous tag...

What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 10

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 10

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 109

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 109

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 109

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 109

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 109

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 109

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 109

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 109

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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HTC DLX to Launch as the HTC DROID DNA for $199 in Mid-November?

Nuance’s Dragon Mobile Assistant, For Those That Love Chatting With Their Phones

Google Street View Coming Soon For the Grand Canyon, Now I Don’t Have to Go

Video: Samsung Brings Back the “Phone? Tablet? Best of Both” Line for the Galaxy Note 2 Launch

LG Nexus 4 Benchmark Shows Codenames of Mako and Occam, Hates All Over the Motorola Rumor

Press Render for the LG Nexus 4 Leaks

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Initial Thoughts, Gallery, and Device Tour

Samsung TecTiles 3.0 Update Introduces Profiles, Multiple Action Tagging, and More